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Flights between Aqaba (AQJ) and Istanbul (IST)

King Hussein International Airport, Jordan ↔ İstanbul Airport, Turkey

A direct route between Aqaba and Istanbul appears in the OpenFlights route network.

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Distance
1,415 km
879 miles
Est. flight time
2h 16m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
None
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Jordan

Jan
13°
18/8
70mm
Feb
14°
19/9
60mm
Mar
18°
23/13
40mm
Apr
23°
28/18
15mm
May
28°
33/23
5mm
Jun
31°
36/26
0mm
Jul
32°
37/27
0mm
Aug
33°
38/28
0mm
Sep
31°
36/26
0mm
Oct
27°
32/22
10mm
Nov
21°
26/16
30mm
Dec
15°
20/10
60mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Turkey

Jan
9°
14/4
55mm
Feb
10°
15/5
50mm
Mar
14°
19/9
50mm
Apr
19°
24/14
45mm
May
24°
29/19
35mm
Jun
28°
33/23
20mm
Jul
31°
36/26
15mm
Aug
31°
36/26
15mm
Sep
27°
32/22
25mm
Oct
21°
26/16
50mm
Nov
15°
20/10
60mm
Dec
10°
15/5
65mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Turkey: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Aqaba from Istanbul?

Aqaba (AQJ) and Istanbul (IST) are around 1,415 km (879 miles) apart — an estimated 2h 16m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

What is the time difference between Aqaba and Istanbul?

Both airports keep the same time — no time difference.

When is it warmest in Turkey?

Across Turkey, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 31°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Is there a travel advisory for Turkey?

The UK FCDO currently rates Turkey as Caution — some areas. Check the official source before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.