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Alexandria- The Pearl of Mediterranean

Alexandria is the second-largest city in Egypt and the ninth-largest in Africa which is located on the western side of the Nile Delta and extended about 20 miles at the northern coast of Egypt along the Mediterranean Sea with a population of 5,200,000 million.

Alexandria has remained the capital of Egypt for almost 1,000 years and nowadays it is home to the industrial capacity of the country, international shipping industry, trading centers in the world, in addition to its historic sites, lively stores, and Mediterranean beaches.

Book your flights to Alexandria through Almosafer and have an overview of the city weather to pick a suitable date for your trip. 

Weather in Alexandria varies greatly and it is humid due to its location on the sea and the temperatures feel nice over the course of the year.

The peak tourist season is in winter (Dec-Feb) and Spring (March-May) when the temperature goes to 18°C and becomes fairly warm, mild and pleasant which makes it a good time to move around. Accordingly, you will find the Alexandria flight prices at their highest.

 The summer months (June-August) the temperature rises up to average highs of 45 °C and the weather becomes hot and muggy. Accordingly, in this season you will find the cheapest hotel deals and Alexandria flight.

Alexandria Airport

Name	Borg El Arab International Airport (IATA: HBE, ICAO: HEBA)
Location	25 miles southwest of Alexandria
Number of terminals	2 terminals
Top airlines fly to Alexandria	EgyptAir, Air Cairo, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Air Arabia, Flydubai, Jazeera Airways, SalamAir,  Gulf Air, Oman Air, Turkish Airlines, Kuwait Airways and Etihad Airways.

Facilities of Alexandria Airport

Borg El Arab International Airport is the principal airport of Alexandria and also serves the nearby areas of the Nile Delta. It ensures modern facilities and excellent service to passengers, such as WiFi, mobile charging, telephones, children play areas, gyms, luggage facilities, baggage packaging, tourism office, cafés, bank, ATMs and currency exchange counters. 

Besides, you will find many Duty-free shops along with a selection of retail shops where you can buy a wide variety of goods, in addition to several food options such as restaurants, cafes and fast-food corners.

Transportation in Alexandria

Once you’re on the ground, you will find several transportation options to get from Borg El Arab Airport to the heart of the city. You can pick a bus or pick a taxi or simply rent a car.

Top things to see and do

Alexandria has plenty of fascinating sightseeing that lures tourists from all over the world, such as Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria National Museum, Fort Qaitbey, Corniche, Kom el-Dikka, Montaza Palace, Al-Mursi Mosque, Lighthouse of Alexandria, Pompey's Pillar and the Roman amphitheatre.

For dining, whether you are looking for a luxury dining experience or sample food on the street, Alexandria is home to hundreds of food options, such as Greek Club, El Lol, Chez Gaby, Farag Abou Khaled and Negro. As well as, there are many convenient shopping options for the budgets, such as City Centre, Stan Stefano and Green Plaza

Where to stay in Alexandria

Whether you are looking for a luxurious stay or a beach life with all the superb facilities, Alexandria has a number of accommodation that suits all budgets. If you want to stay near the airport, stay in Africana Hotel & Spa or Hilton Alexandria King's Ranch or Tolip Family Club Borg El Arab. However, if you are looking to stay near the city center, stay in Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria At SaKn Stefano or Hilton Alexandria Green Plaza or Steigenberger Cecil Hotel Alexandria.

Cheap flights to Alexandria

If you are searching for cheap airfare for flights to Alexandria, you should look no further than Almosafer that allows you to choose from a selection of airlines that suit all budgets.

Find out the cheapest routes to Alexandria

Origin Cities	Prices
From Jeddah	1676 SAR
From Riyadh	1237 SAR
From Kuwait	463 SAR
From Dammam	595 SAR
From Sharjah	705 SAR
From Dubai	724 SAR
From Medina	2144 SAR
From Amman	521 SAR
From Bahrain	562 SAR
From Abha	2800 SAR

Prices shown on this page may change based upon travel dates*

FAQs About Flights to Alexandria 

Q- What is Meet & Greet service at Alexandria airport?

       A- Meet and greet service at Alexandria airport generally helps passengers with their baggage and fast-track them through all the formalities. 

Q- How much does Alexandria visa cost?

       A-The average cost of the tourist visa (30 days visa) is US$25, For one trip visa is $15, and for more than one trip visa is $19.

Q- Do airlines have flatbeds for sleeping? 

       A- Of course, just simply find a business class airline with fully-flat beds.

Q- What are the biggest shopping malls in Alexandria?

       A- City Centre Alexandria, Green Plaza Mall, San Stefano Grand Plaza and Elmoltaka Mall are some of the biggest malls in Alexandria.

Q- What are the best hotels nearby Borg El Arab International Airport?

       A- The most popular hotels near Borg El Arab International Airport are Africana Hotel & Spa, Hilton Alexandria King's Ranch and Tolip Family Club Borg El Arab.

Q- Which airlines fly non-stop to Alexandria?

       A- EgyptAir, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Air Arabia, flydubai and Afriqiyah Airways all fly non-stop to Alexandria.

Q- How close is Alexandria airport to central Alexandria?

       A- Alexandria Airport is 22 miles from the center of Alexandria.

Q- What restaurants and cafes can I find near Borg El Arab International Airport?

       A- There are plenty of restaurants and cafes close to the airport, such as Wahet Khattab, Africana Thai Restaurant, Tarboush Restaurant, Estakouza Restaurant, La Poire Cafe, Coffeeshop Company and Alfresco Cafe & Restaurant.