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Aqaba
Jordan · AQJ
Jordan's Red Sea window: reefs, and Petra up the road.
About
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).
Source: Wikipedia — Aqaba (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- hiking · excellent
- nature · excellent
- water sports · excellent
- affordability · good
- beaches · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan69°F1d wet
- Feb72°F2d wet
- Mar78°F1d wet
- Apr88°F1d wet
- May96°F0d wet
- Jun101°F0d wet
- Jul104°F0d wet
- Aug103°F0d wet
- Sep98°F0d wet
- Oct91°F0d wet
- Nov81°F0d wet
- Dec72°F1d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
2-Hour Private Scuba Experience in AqabaFrom $45 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Take advantage of a half-day boat dive experience in Red sea of Aqaba.From $150 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Jordan Joyride Tours & TransportationFrom $80 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
5-hours Jeep Tours + Free sunsetFrom $110 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Jordan TransportationFrom $145 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
4h Jeep Tour + Bedouin Night (Dinner & Breakfast)From $65 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into King Hussein International Airport (AQJ), about 5.9 mi away.
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