Aqaba Travel Guide
Jordan
Aqaba is a city of 95,048 people in southern Jordan, on the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea. It is Jordan’s main coastal city and an important port, making it the country’s gateway to the Red Sea.
Most air travellers arrive through King Hussein International Airport (AQJ). The nearby coastline includes Meridyan beach, 5.4 kilometres away, Mosh Beach in Eilat, 6.0 kilometres away, and Taba Heights in Egypt’s Sinai, 25.8 kilometres away. These beaches are outside Jordan, so check current border and entry requirements before travelling to them.
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Weather in Aqaba
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Pays in JOD
Plug type Type C & Type D & Type F & Type G & Type J (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +962
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Jordan for good service. While not mandatory, it is greatly appreciated, especially in the tourism sector.
Best time to visit Aqaba
Jan
22°0Feb
22°1Mar
27°2Apr
32°1May
35°0Jun
40°0Jul
41°0Aug
41°0Sep
37°0Oct
33°0Nov
29°0Dec
23°1Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Aqaba
Meridyan beach
5.4 km away
Mosh Beach
6 km away
Rif HaDolfinim
6.9 km away
Taba Heights
25.8 km away
Things to do in Aqaba
العقبة
historic site
0.8 km
قلعة العقبة
castle
1.1 km
Ancienne église d'Aqaba
christian place of worship
0.7 km
سارية العقبة
arts and entertainment
1.3 km
Escape Room Center
escape room
4.4 km
Vadi Rumas
arts and entertainment
0.4 km
Saraya Aqaba Waterpark
water park
1.7 km
ملعب العقبة - Aqaba Stadium
stadium arena
1.8 km
Getting there
King Hussein International Airport · 8.8 km
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