Wizz Air connects UAE with Jordan's diving attraction

With promotional fares available on the site  the airline believes this will be a great short-break opportunity. Aqaba, sat amongst mountains, desert and sea, boasts a seaside charm with pristine beaches and a hospitable climate. The picturesque town provides adventurous travellers many opportunities for exploration including museums, mosques and ruins with a millennia of history.

Diving in the Red Sea is the star attraction with beautiful marine life and abundant coral reefs ready to explore. The lost city of Petra, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World , is easily accessible on a day trip with the capital of the Nabataean empire between 400 B.C. and A.D. 106 steeped in history.

Michael Berlouis, managing director of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, said: “We are delighted to expand our network in Jordan and allow adventurous travellers more opportunities to experience the very best destinations in the region with a plethora of must-see options to explore. We look forward to welcoming you on board our aircraft soon with unmissable natural beauty and incredible historical sites awaiting travellers of all ages.”        

Jordan’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Nayef Al-Fayez, said the route will have a significant impact on significantly increasing the number of tourists coming to the Kingdom during the coming period.