Why go
- City in Aqaba Governorate, Jordan.
- Served by Ovda Airport (VDA).
History
Aqābaʾ is the only coastal city in Jordan and the largest and most populous city on the Gulf of Aqaba. Situated in southernmost Jordan, Aqaba is the administrative center of the Aqaba Governorate. The city had a population of 148,398 in 2015 and a land area of 375 square kilometres (144.8 sq mi).
Where to stay
King Hussein St, Beirut St., Aqaba, Jordan · instagram.com
K. Hussein St., Aqaba, Jordan · ihg.com
G2G4+3M3, Ar-Razi St, Aqaba, Jordan
Eilat, 88101, Israel · danhotels.com
Al-Hashemi St., Aqaba, Jordan · marriott.com
Heights, Nuweiba, South Sinai Governorate 8785202, Egypt · tabaheights.com
Taba Heights Resort Nuweiba - Taba road Taba, South Sinai Governorate 46621, Egypt · elwekala.tabaheights.com
Pr. Mohammad St., Aqaba, Jordan · hilltopjo.com
Princess mohammed, Aqaba, Jordan · wa.me
Pr. Hasan St., Aqaba, Jordan · bratushotel.com
Nuweibaa - Taba Rd, Taba, South Sinai Governorate 8786302, Egypt · movenpick.accor.com
GXWR+R2C, Rihan St, Aqaba, Jordan · cloud7hotels.com
Heights, Km 42 Road, Nuweiba, South Sinai Governorate 46621, Egypt · tabaheights.com
Pr. Mohammad St., Aqaba, Jordan · coralbeachjo.com
Ha-Yam St 6, Eilat, 8808000, Israel · fattal.co.il
Al Malek Talal Street, Aqaba, Jordan · luhbb.com
K. Hussein St., Aqaba, Jordan · sarayaabdeenhotel.com
Al Rashid Street, Aqaba, Jordan · ishqhotel.jordan-hotel.top
G2X2+JRJ, AL SHARIF SHAKIR BIN ZAYD STREET, Aqaba, Jordan · oryx-hotel.com
Antibes St 8, Eilat, 8851016, Israel · astralhotels.co.il
G2J3+F35، MAIN, Aqaba, Jordan · lacosta-hotel.com
Al Nahda Street, Aqaba, Jordan · tlhbb.com
Road Tala Bay Area, S Beach Hwy, Aqaba, Jordan · movenpick.accor.com
Pr. Mohammad St., Aqaba, Jordan · joseasonshotel.com
Al-sa Adeh Street, Aqaba, Jordan · captains-jo.com
At-Tabari St. 20, Aqaba, Jordan · cedar.aqaba-hotels-jo.com
شارع ماعين،, Aqaba, JO - Taba, EG, Aqaba, Jordan · a-hotel.com
Marina Village, Aqaba, Jordan · hyatt.com
almog beach, Izmargad St, Eilat, 8806459, Israel · prima.co.il
Al-Hashemi St., Aqaba, Jordan · marriott.com
Al-Hammamat Al-Tunisyya Street, Aqaba, Jordan · hilton.com
K. Hussein St., Aqaba, Jordan · aqabagulf.com
4th area, Aqaba, Jordan
K. Hussein St., Aqaba, Jordan
Taba -Nuweiba road, Taba Heights, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Indoor
K. Hussein St. 00234, Aqaba, Jordan
K. Hussein St., Aqaba, Jordan · booking.com
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Restaurant · meat, south american Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 · הערבה · elgaucho.co.il
Greek, Restaurant · different stuff in pitas, mostly fish and meat. also one vegetarian option available. if asked the vegetarian one (with egg) can be made…
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 09:00-22:30; Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa 20:00-00:00 Features: takeaway · 8 קאמפן, אילת · cafecafeilat.co.il
Tapas, Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:30-23:00 · 7 תרשיש · olla-tapas.co.il
Brazilian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-22:00 · 3 שדרות חטיבת גולני, אילת · casadobrasil.co.il
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-24:00 · rakbsarim.co.il
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Fish, Restaurant · Features: kosher · 23 טיילת השלום, אילת · herods.co.il
Israeli, Restaurant · Features: kosher · HaPalmach, 88119 · starwoodhotels.com
American, Restaurant · Features: kosher · rest.co.il
Asian, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Restaurant · Asian/Thai restaurant · gingereilat.com
Meat, Wine, Restaurant · Meat/Wine restaurant · 10 קאמן · passador.co.il
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · giraffe.co.il
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · Tayelet Hamelech · tandoori.co.il
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · lacuccina.co.il
Argentinian, Restaurant · Argentinian restaurant · papagaio.co.il
Sandwich, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · aroba.co.il
Ice Cream · Opening hours: 08:30-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery, step-free access · goldaglida.co.il
Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 18:00-23:00, Sa 18:00-23:00 · 1 אנטיב, אילת · isrotel.com
Diner, Sandwich, Tea, Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options
Falafel, Kebab, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating · 18 שדרות התמרים, אילת · facebook.com
French, Restaurant · Features: kosher · 88119
Dairy, Cafe · Features: kosher
Japanese, Restaurant · Features: kosher · 19 טיילת השלום, אילת
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · פארק אופירה
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Sushi, Thai, Restaurant · Sushi/Thai restaurant · 9 תרשיש, 8804625
Arab, Tea, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Arab/Tea cafe
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Italian Pizza, Barbecue, Arab, Restaurant · Italian Pizza/Barbecue restaurant
Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Cake/Coffee Shop cafe · Al-Sa'Ada Street
Waffle, Cafe · Waffle cafe
Moroccan, Restaurant · Moroccan restaurant · החורב
Tea, Ice Cream, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Tea/Ice Cream cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: open until 03.00 am everyday Features: takeaway, delivery · Aqaba · mcdelivery.jo
Coffee Shop, Dairy, Restaurant · Features: kosher · rest.co.il
Steak House, Restaurant · Features: kosher · rest.co.il
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Aqaba
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant · rol.co.il
Israeli, Restaurant · Features: kosher · 2eat.co.il
American, Burger, Restaurant · American/Burger restaurant · 19 תרשיש · rest.co.il
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Airports
King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) 9.5 km to the centre
Aqaba, AQ, JO — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 2 airlines (Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Amman, Istanbul (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Royal Jordanian RJ (A319, A320, Embraer 195, Embraer 175) · 1 route: Amman
- Turkish Airlines TK (A319) · 1 route: Istanbul
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Ramon International Airport (ETM) 22 km to the centre
Eilat, D, IL — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
Taba International Airport (TCP) 24 km to the centre
Taba, JS, EG — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Ovda Airport (VDA) 47 km to the centre
Eilat, D, IL — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Thomas Cook Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Paris (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Thomas Cook Airlines MT (A321) · 1 route: Paris
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Al Quwayrah Highway Strip 45 km to the centre
AQ, JO
Getting there by ferry
From Jordan to Egypt. (Aqaba Nuwaibee, 50JD, 3hours, taxi from center 5JD max)
Ferry terminal · 7.7 km from the centre
Aqaba
Ferry terminal · 7.9 km from the centre
Aqaba Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 8 km from the centre
Nuweiba - Aqaba
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ovda Airport (VDA); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AQJ has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Amman, Istanbul). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: From Jordan to Egypt. (Aqaba Nuwaibee, 50JD, 3hours, taxi from center 5JD max), 7.7 km); routes include Nuweiba - Aqaba.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Aqaba. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing