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There are 8 ways to get from Nairobi to Aqaba by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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Fly to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport (TUU)plane NBO - TUU
2. Take the bus from Tabuk Bus Stn to Ḩaqlbus
14h 34m
$274–762
Fly to King Hussein International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane NBO - AQJ
12h 40m
$236–646
Drive 4,715.9 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Aqabacar 4,715.9 km
2d 21h
$743–1,073
Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane NBO - AMM
2. Take the bus from 7th Circle Jett to Aqaba Jettbus
16h 48m
$342–820
Fly to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport, bus, car ferry
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)plane NBO - SSH
2. Take the bus from Sharm El-Sheikh to Nuweibabus
3. Take the car ferry from Nuweiba to Aqabacarferry
20h 49m
$284–1,067
Fly to Eilat/Ramon International Airport
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM)plane NBO - ETM
16h 6m
$363–1,106
Fly to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane NBO - TLV
2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain
3. Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Eilat Central Bus Stationbus
19h 6m
$490–628
Fly to Cairo International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane NBO - CAI
2. Take the bus from Cairo to Aqababus
18h 20m
$285–478

Nairobi (NBO) to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport (TUU) flights

23Weekly Planes

9h 36mAverage Duration

$231Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,612.6 km
Duration: 14h 34m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Aqaba, Jordan?

Egyptair, Royal Jordanian, and five other airlines fly from Nairobi (NBO) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) twice daily.

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Aqaba, Jordan(opens in a new window)

Aqaba 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 144.8 sqmi. Today, Aqaba plays a major role in the development of the Jordanian economy, through the vibrant trade and tourism sectors. The Port of Aqaba also serves other countries in the region.

Things to do in Aqaba

Kings City(Opens in a new window)

Kings City ("עיר המלכים" in Hebrew) was a biblical theme park in Eilat, Israel, which was inaugurated in June 2005. It is owned by "Africa Israel", "Elran d.d. Real Estate ltd" and a Swiss investor. The park could handle 4500 visitors per day. It closed in June 2015.

Places to stay in Aqaba

Mövenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Aqaba(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

InterContinental Aqaba by IHG(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Kempinski Hotel Aqaba(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

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