Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Sofia Airport to King Hussein International Airport is 3 hours.
Sofia and Aqaba share the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SOF to AQJ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Aqaba (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Jordan!). Browse the direct flights from Sofia Airport to King Hussein International Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Sofia Airport to King Hussein International Airport. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is a popular stopover on the SOF to AQJ route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sofia Airport to King Hussein International Airport flight is 444 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 679 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SOF to AQJ.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to King Hussein International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sofia Airport to King Hussein International Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
When it comes to Sofia Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Sofia Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Sofia. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Sofia Airport to King Hussein International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SOF:
Arriving at King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
It's hard to beat the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've touched down on a late Sofia Airport to King Hussein International Airport flight. ENG-Murjan Apartment and Aqaba Recreational Centre are great choices near AQJ.
Hit the road running by picking up a King Hussein International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Al Thuraya Car Hire, Arena Rent a Car or Dollar and explore beyond Aqaba's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from King Hussein International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) to central Aqaba
King Hussein International Airport to central Aqaba has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When to fly to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
March is the most popular month for flights from Sofia Airport to King Hussein International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Aqaba in April.
The warmest month in Aqaba is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from Sofia Airport to King Hussein International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SOF to AQJ in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Jordan
Zarqa is just one of the many cities in Jordan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Aqaba. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Zero salon, Al Sharaq Park and Al fajer Arabians نادي ومربط الفجر للجواد العربي.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Jordan, consider Irbid, roughly 354 kilometres north of Aqaba. EMAR IRBIID PARK, Al Worood and Irbid Saray Osmanli Citadel are the start of reasons to visit.