There are 4 ways to get from Muscat to Aqaba by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to King Hussein International Airport
best- Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane MCT - AQJ
8h 41m$180–362Bus
- Take the bus from Muscat to Riyadhbus
- Take the bus from Riyadh Bus Stn to Jeddah Train Stnbus
- Take the bus from Jeddah Train Station to Tabuk Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tabuk Bus Stn to Ḩaqlbus
2d 6h$219–386Drive 2,922.2 km
- Drive from Muscat to Aqabacar 2,922.2 km
30h 43m$461–665Fly to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport, bus
- Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport (TUU)plane MCT - TUU
- Take the bus from Tabuk Bus Stn to Ḩaqlbus
12h 35m$198–398
Muscat International Airport (MCT) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Muscat to Aqaba is to fly which costs $180 - $370 and takes 8h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Muscat to Aqaba is to fly which takes 8h 41m and costs $180 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Muscat to Aqaba. However, there are services departing from Muscat and arriving at Ḩaql via Riyadh Bus Stn, Jeddah Train Station and Tabuk Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
The distance between Muscat and Aqaba is 2422 km. The road distance is 2922.2 km.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Muscat to Aqaba, including transfers.
Muscat to Aqaba bus services, operated by Al Khanjry Travel & Transport, depart from Muscat station.
The best way to get from Muscat to Aqaba is to fly which takes 8h 41m and costs $180 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $390 and takes 2 days 6h.
Muscat to Aqaba bus services, operated by Al Khanjry Travel & Transport, arrive at Riyadh station.
Aqaba is 1h behind Muscat. It is currently 3:51 PM in Muscat and 2:51 PM in Aqaba.
Yes, the driving distance between Muscat to Aqaba is 2922 km. It takes approximately 30h 43m to drive from Muscat to Aqaba.
What companies run services between Muscat, Oman and Aqaba, Jordan?
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, and six other airlines fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Muscat to Aqaba via Muscat, Riyadh, Ministry of Interior, Transport Center, Riyadh Bus Stn, Jeddah Train Station, Tabuk Bus Stn, and Ḩaql in around 2d 6h.
- Website
- saudia.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport via Jeddah
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–360
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport via Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $120–410
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to King Hussein International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 27m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–310
Flights from Muscat International Airport to King Hussein International Airport via Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–400
Flights from Muscat International Airport to King Hussein International Airport via Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–400
Flights from Muscat International Airport to King Hussein International Airport via Damascus, Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–440
Flights from Muscat International Airport to King Hussein International Airport via Sharjah, Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–360
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to King Hussein International Airport via Sharjah, Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–360
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to King Hussein International Airport via Sharjah, Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–360
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–500
- Website
- pas.com.eg
Flights from Muscat International Airport to King Hussein International Airport via Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- airarabia.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport via Sharjah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–390
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–650
- Phone
- +971 556050176
- support@alkhanjryonline.com
- Website
- alkhanjryonline.com
Bus from Muscat to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- alkhanjryonline.com
- Phone
- + 966 920020590
- care@nwbus.sa
- Website
- nwbus.sa
Bus from Riyadh Bus Stn to Jeddah Train Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Schedules at
- nwbus.sa
Bus from Jeddah Train Station to Tabuk Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Schedules at
- nwbus.sa
- Book at
- booking.nwbus.sa
Bus from Tabuk Bus Stn to Ḩaql
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Schedules at
- nwbus.sa
Bus from Tabuk Bus Stn to Ḩaql
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Schedules at
- nwbus.sa
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