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OtherA bright seaside city developed as a duty-free zone, with dive shops and hotels lining the coast. The old town market is lively with spice and confectionery shops, and the borders of Israel, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia are close by.

Aqaba (Petra)

Aqaba (Petra) · Jordan · View on map

Jordan's only seaport, Aqaba is a resort city at the southern end of the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea and a gateway to the World Heritage site of Petra and Wadi Rum Desert.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

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Aqaba (Petra) · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

A port city of about 150,000
Population
An extremely dry desert climate. Summers are extremely hot, while winter days are warm. Rainfall is limited to a small amount mainly in winter.
Climate
Arabic (English is commonly understood at tourist attractions)
Language
Jordanian dinar (JOD). US dollars are also accepted in some places, but exchanging money is the safest option.
Currency
October to April. November to March is especially comfortable, as it avoids the extreme heat.
Best time to visit
Local food
Sayadieh (Red Sea fish with rice)mansaf (lamb cooked in yogurt)assorted mezzestrong Arabic coffee.
Sights
World Heritage Petra ruins (about 2 hours by car)Wadi Rum desert, known as the Valley of the MoonDiving and snorkeling on Red Sea coral reefsAqaba Archaeological Museum and the Ayla ruinsOld town souk and the Corniche with its giant flag
Monthly average high / low temperatures
21°
10°Jan
23°
12°Feb
27°
15°Mar
32°
19°Apr
36°
23°May
40°
25°Jun
41°
27°Jul
41°
28°Aug
38°
26°Sep
34°
22°Oct
28°
17°Nov
23°
12°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: ELAT · about 5.9 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
More expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)127 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, meals and a Big Mac cost about the same; water, coffee and beer are somewhat more expensive.

JOD 0.600
Water 500 ml
JOD 3.000
Coffee
JOD 3.375
Inexpensive meal
JOD 6.000
Local beer
JOD 2.500
Big Mac

Prices in Aqaba. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

AQJ
King Hussein International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 9.5 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

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