How to find cheap flights to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Currently, AED 474 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Borg El Arab Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to HBE for AED 828.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Alexandria, where Borg El Arab Airport is located, by booking ahead. You're more likely to land an amazing deal and have a wider range of flights and departure times.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Alexandria. This will list every airport around your departure and destination points.
Search for plane tickets to Borg El Arab Airport that come with a stop. Connecting flights often offer better prices. Once your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Alexandria
May is usually the cheapest month to catch a flight to Alexandria.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to HBE, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to HBE. Visit then if you're eager to take in the full energy of Alexandria.
November is the quietest time of year to travel if you prefer a more relaxed pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Alexandria then.
The weather can make or break a vacation, so consider the kind of conditions you prefer to get away in. Alexandria is warmest in August, averaging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in February, when they range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
May is the driest month in Alexandria. Leave the umbrella at home and enjoy clearer skies ahead.
Rain is more likely in January, which gets around two days of wet weather.
Flying to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Borg El Arab Airport, these airlines make getting to Alexandria easy:
Saudia is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 94% of its flights into this airport touch down as scheduled, making it a great option when reserving your HBE plane ticket.
HBE is located in the UTC+2 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Borg El Arab Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to HBE:
Borg El Arab Airport has an on-time rating of 67%, which reflects how reliably departing flights reach their destination. This can be handy to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Borg El Arab Airport is located in Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt.
Getting to central Alexandria from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Central Alexandria is about 48 kilometers from HBE.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to HBE, it'll take around 45 minutes to get to the center.
The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you'd like to stay close to the action in Alexandria, unpack your suitcase at one of these popular options:
Alexandria highlights
Put these popular attractions on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Alexandria:
Bibliotheca Alexandria: An impressive preview of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kilometers northwest of the center.
Antoniades Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 0.97 kilometers south of the center. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring Alexandria.
Cleopatra Beach: This is another good reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 3 kilometers northeast of the heart of Alexandria.
How to get to Damanhur from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
The nearby city of Damanhur is about 105 kilometers from HBE. Reaching the center by ride-share or cab will take around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Traveling from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to Kafr el-Dawwar
Kafr el-Dawwar is another city that's easy to get to from Borg El Arab Airport. It's about 48 kilometers away.
Explore more of Egypt
There's a whole lot more to see and do in Egypt, starting with Cairo. Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile are must-do's in this city, which is around 177 kilometers southeast of Alexandria. Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the major airport in Cairo.
Another city in Egypt that will quickly win you over is Giza. From Alexandria, it's around 177 kilometers southeast and serves up highlights like Great Sphinx of Giza and Great Pyramid of Giza. Stop by Khufu Pyramid too. Giza Sphinx International Airport (SPX) is the main gateway to this city.
Roughly 257 kilometers east of Alexandria, Port Said is worth a detour. Good reasons to visit include Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.