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Plane carrying 220 Russian passengers lands in Aqaba

By JT - Nov 20,2015 - Last updated at Nov 20,2015

AMMAN – A charter flight carrying 220 Russian passengers arrived at King Hussein Airport in Aqaba on Thursday, according to the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB).

The JTB said the number of flights carrying Russian tourists to Jordan is expected to reach six flights a week.

According to official figures, between 25,000 and 30,000 Russian tourists visit Jordan every year. The JTB expects the figure to grow by the end of this year. 

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