---
iata: AQJ
name: King Hussein International Airport
city: Aqaba
country: Jordan
lastUpdated: '2026-09-25'
officialWebsite: 'https://khiaops.com/'
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'
  - >-
    https://petra.gov.jo/en/news/king-hussein-international-airport-welcomes-1st-direct-flight-from-abu-dhabi
quickFacts:
  - '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
bentoTips:
  - label: 24h PP
    title: 'Pearl Lounge listed 00:00–23:59'
    detail: >-
      Same-day boarding pass required; under-2 free; standard alcohol on PP
      strip.
    summary: >-
      Priority Pass Pearl near Gate 3 — Domestic and International; max stay 3
      hours.
    category: timing
  - label: Plant
    title: Compact AAC Main Terminal
    detail: Pearl pin sits airside near Gate 3 — short walk from security.
    summary: Single passenger plant for RJ leisure + Gulf/Europe seasonal banks.
    category: terminal
  - label: Lounge F&B
    title: Standard alcohol on Pearl PP strip
    detail: No first-party HA F&B rating — follow PP strip.
    summary: >-
      PP lists air conditioning, standard alcoholic drinks, conference
      facilities, digital card, disabled access.
    category: food
  - label: Ground
    title: Taxi ~15–20 min — no city bus
    detail: Pre-booked hotel/cruise transfers common for Golden Triangle itineraries.
    summary: Taxis at Arrivals are the default into Aqaba; agree fare before curb exit.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: Pearl Lounge
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 00:00–23:59 daily'
    access:
      - >-
        Priority Pass (Domestic + International; max stay 3 hours; children
        under 2 free)
    bestFor:
      - PP holders near Gate 3 on AQJ banks
    summary: Airside near Gate 3; 24h; max 3h; standard alcohol. Verdict worth-it.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Main Terminal
    amenities:
      - Air conditioning
      - Alcoholic drinks (standard)
      - Conference facilities
      - Digital card accepted
      - Disabled access
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 6.7
slug: aqj
region: Middle East
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# King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
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**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 7.2 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 6.8 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 5.8 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 6.6 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 6.4 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 7.6 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: Main Terminal (Domestic + International flows)
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## 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

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/aqj/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/aqj/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/aqj/amenities.md) (free)
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- [Water](/airports/aqj/water.md) (free)
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