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King Hussein International Airport

Aqaba, JO

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King Hussein International Airport

Aqaba, Jordan · Middle East

Jordan’s Red Sea / Golden Triangle leisure gateway with **Priority Pass Pearl Lounge** airside near Gate 3 (24h, max 3h) plus **Royal Jordanian** banks to AMM, RUH, AUH and seasonal DME — compact single hall; taxis are the published ground default (no scheduled city bus).

Airportist Score

6.7/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.2
Comfort & amenities6.8
Food & retail5.8
Ground access6.6
Reliability6.4
Lounges7.6

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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King Hussein International Airport

Aqaba, Jordan · Middle East

Jordan’s Red Sea / Golden Triangle leisure gateway with **Priority Pass Pearl Lounge** airside near Gate 3 (24h, max 3h) plus **Royal Jordanian** banks to AMM, RUH, AUH and seasonal DME — compact single hall; taxis are the published ground default (no scheduled city bus).

Airportist Score

6.7/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.2
Comfort & amenities6.8
Food & retail5.8
Ground access6.6
Reliability6.4
Lounges7.6

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Best way to city
~15–20 min framing
Arrivals taxi
Lounge
1
1 rated worth it
Terminals
Main Terminal (Domestic + International flows)

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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

24h PP

Pearl Lounge listed 00:00–23:59

Priority Pass Pearl near Gate 3 — Domestic and International; max stay 3 hours.

Same-day boarding pass required; under-2 free; standard alcohol on PP strip.

Plant

Compact AAC Main Terminal

Single passenger plant for RJ leisure + Gulf/Europe seasonal banks.

Pearl pin sits airside near Gate 3 — short walk from security.

Lounge F&B

Standard alcohol on Pearl PP strip

PP lists air conditioning, standard alcoholic drinks, conference facilities, digital card, disabled access.

No first-party HA F&B rating — follow PP strip.

Ground

Taxi ~15–20 min — no city bus

Taxis at Arrivals are the default into Aqaba; agree fare before curb exit.

Pre-booked hotel/cruise transfers common for Golden Triangle itineraries.

Live conditions

Right now at AQJ

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

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Who this airport works for

Best for

Priority Pass holders on AQJ leisure banks (Pearl near Gate 3)
Royal Jordanian into Aqaba / Wadi Rum / Petra catchment
Gulf leisure via new RJ Riyadh and Abu Dhabi pins

Watch out for

No scheduled public bus — agree taxi fare before curb exit
Pearl max stay 3h; same-day boarding pass required
TK Istanbul listed suspended on research day — confirm live
No published MCT

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.2

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.8

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

5.8

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.6

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.4

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

7.6

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Main Terminal (Domestic + International flows)

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for AQJ.

Updated Sep 25, 2026

IATA AQJ / ICAO OJAQ — King Hussein International, Aqaba
GPS 29.6116194, 35.0180667 · ASEZA / Aqaba
Pearl Lounge (PP) — airside near Gate 3; Domestic+International; 00:00–23:59; max 3h; under-2 free; standard alcohol
Airlines: Royal Jordanian (AMM + RUH/AUH + seasonal DME) · Belavia seasonal charter — confirm live
Ground: taxis / pre-booked transfers (~15–20 min) — no scheduled city bus on research day
No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted

6 official sources

https://khiaops.com/
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/jordan/king-hussein-international/aqj2-pearl-lounge
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/jordan/king-hussein-international
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Hussein_International_Airport
https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/260520-rjnw26aqj

Full guide

Explore the AQJ guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Arrivals taxi
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Lounges
1 lounge with access rules, hours, and verdicts. 1 rated worth it.
Pearl Lounge
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Traveler Tips
Confirm live schedules and terminal assignments for AQJ on the day of travel.
5 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Pearl Lounge (PP Gate 3)Royal Jordanian leisure hubletTaxi / transfer ground
View Amenities
Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
View Reviews

https://petra.gov.jo/en/news/king-hussein-international-airport-welcomes-1st-direct-flight-from-abu-dhabi

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Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 27, 02:28 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.