Aqaba eSIM: what to know before you land
🇯🇴 Aqaba, Jordan · AQJ · 3-day pick: 2 GB for $7.99
Landing in Aqaba
- AQJ King Hussein International
Aqaba's airport is just north of the city on the Red Sea, the closest airport to Wadi Rum.
- Install the Jordan eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at AQJ, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Jordan, not at purchase.
You'll need about 1.5 GB over 3 days. 2 GB covers it with room to spare.
Pay · $7.99Short stays in Aqaba
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~409 MB | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $28.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~614 MB | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $28.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~819 MB | $28.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $28.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $28.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $28.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $28.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $28.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Jordan eSIM connects to Zain JO. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
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Questions about Aqaba
Which airports serve Aqaba?
King Hussein International (AQJ). Aqaba's airport is just north of the city on the Red Sea, the closest airport to Wadi Rum.
How much data do I need for 3 days in Aqaba?
About 1.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 2 GB · 15 days for $7.99.
Can I be online as soon as I land at AQJ?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Jordan.
Which networks will I use in Aqaba?
The Jordan eSIM connects to Zain JO. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.