Cheap Flights to Alexandria International Airport

Traveling to Egypt’s Mediterranean coast? Discover cheap flights to Alexandria International Airport (HBE), recently renamed from Borg El Arab International Airport, the main gateway to Egypt’s second-largest city.

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About Alexandria International Airport (HBE)

Alexandria International Airport, until recently known as Borg El Arab International Airport, is located about 40 to 43 kilometers southwest of central Alexandria, also serving the nearby Nile Delta region. Operated by the Egyptian Airport Company, a subsidiary of the state-owned EHCAAN, the airport handles international connections across the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe.

Airport code

HBE (ICAO: HEAX)

Location

Borg El Arab, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

Distance from city center
Approximately 40–43 km
Airlines serving HBE

Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir, Air Cairo, Air Arabia Egypt, flydubai

Popular Routes to and from Alexandria

Istanbul leads Alexandria’s route network, alongside strong connections to the Gulf and North Africa. 

Route Type

Popular Connections

Regional
Istanbul, Dubai (via Sharjah), Jeddah, Riyadh, Amman
Domestic
Cairo

Best Time to Book Cheap Flights to Alexandria

Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead generally offers good value for routes into Alexandria. Demand for many Gulf routes rises during Islamic holiday periods, so booking further ahead is recommended if your travel coincides with those dates.

About Alexandria

Alexandria was a major center of learning in the ancient world, home to the legendary Library of Alexandria, and today its modern successor, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, honors that legacy. The city’s Mediterranean coastline and the historic Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, remain key draws for visitors.

Things to Know When Flying Into Alexandria

The airport recently changed its name from Borg El Arab International Airport to Alexandria International Airport, while keeping the same HBE code.
Turkish Airlines operates the largest number of scheduled flights into Alexandria.
There are no direct flights between Alexandria and the United States, Canada, or several other world regions.
The airport operates across two terminals and offers a range of routes into Saudi Arabia in particular.

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FAQs — Flights to Alexandria International Airport

Yes, the airport formerly known as Borg El Arab International Airport has been renamed Alexandria International Airport, though it keeps the same HBE code and location.

Alexandria International Airport is served by Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir, Air Cairo, Air Arabia Egypt, flydubai, and about 21 airlines in total, connecting Alexandria to the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe.

Istanbul is the busiest route to Alexandria, accounting for around 38% of all weekly departures, operated by Turkish Airlines.

No, there are no direct flights between Alexandria and the United States, Canada, or several other world regions. Travelers typically connect through Cairo, Istanbul, or a Gulf hub.

Alexandria International Airport is located in Borg El Arab, about 40 to 43 kilometers southwest of central Alexandria.

Alexandria is known for its ancient history as a center of learning in the classical world, along with its Mediterranean coastline, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the Qaitbay Citadel.

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