Cities Near Aqaba
Cities near Aqaba, JO: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Ma'an, Beersheba, Tabuk. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Aqaba, JO is Ma'an, about 64 mi (102 km) away — roughly 1 hr 54 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ma'an | 64 mi / 102 km | 1 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Beersheba | 120 mi / 193 km | 2 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tabuk | 122 mi / 197 km | 2 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Rafaḩ | 131 mi / 210 km | 3 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Arish | 132 mi / 213 km | 3 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Dayr al Balaḩ | 136 mi / 220 km | 3 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Hebron | 138 mi / 223 km | 3 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Gaza | 140 mi / 226 km | 3 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Ashkelon | 150 mi / 242 km | 3 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Suez | 152 mi / 245 km | 3 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Aqaba
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Ma'an. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Aqaba
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Beersheba, Tabuk, Rafaḩ, Arish, Dayr al Balaḩ. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Aqaba include Ma'an, Beersheba, Tabuk, Rafaḩ, Arish. The closest is Ma'an, about 64 miles (102 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.