Non-stop flights to Alexandria (HBE)
Borg El Arab Airport is a medium sized airport in Egypt. It is an international airport. In total there are 20 airports around the world that have direct flights to Alexandria, spread around 17 cities in 9 countries. Currently, there is one domestic flight to Alexandria.
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All direct flights to Alexandria Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Alexandria Best time to visit Alexandria Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 539 flights arriving at Alexandria Airport, which are 126 flights per week or 18 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Alexandria are routes from Dubai (DXB) in United Arab Emirates and Jeddah (JED) in Saudi Arabia. These two routes together are operated 186 times this month, and make up for 35% of all monthly arrivals at Borg El Arab Airport.
The longest flight to Alexandria HBE is departing from Dubai (Sharjah) (SHJ). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and 55 minutes and covers a distance of 1,615 miles (2,599 km).
List of all direct flights to Alexandria
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Alexandria, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Alexandria.
Airlines flying to Alexandria
Currently, there are 20 airlines that fly to Alexandria. Most flights to Alexandria are operated by Air Cairo, as they connect 6 airports to HBE. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most HBE flights:
What is the best time to visit Alexandria?
🏜️ Desert
Desert destinations like Alexandria are known for their hot days, with temperatures frequently exceeding 40°C (104°F), but cooler nights. With very little rainfall, these locations are famous for their extreme weather, breathtaking scenery, and the cultural heritage of their inhabitants. Despite the harsh living conditions, they provide a remarkable mix of adventure, calmness, and stunning landscapes, making them wonderful places to explore.
Alexandria is a wonderful destination to explore throughout the year, but it's advisable to avoid the summer months due to the intense heat. For a more enjoyable visit, plan your trip between September and May.
Business class flights to Alexandria
There are 8 airports that have flights to Alexandria in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to HBE are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Alexandria
The only intercontinental flights to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) are from Europe and the Middle-East, as of August 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Europe to Alexandria
Air Arabia Egypt: seasonal flights from Milan (Bergamo) (BGY).
Wizz Air Malta: seasonal flights from Rome (Fiumicino) (FCO).
Air Cairo: seasonal flights from Athens (ATH).
Aegean (Star Alliance): seasonal flights from Athens (ATH).
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Alexandria
Air Arabia Egypt: year-round flights from Amman (ADJ), seasonal flights from Dammam (DMM), year-round flights from Jeddah (JED) and Riyadh (RUH).
Air Cairo: seasonal flights from Amman (AMM), Jeddah (JED), Medina (MED) and Riyadh (RUH).
Royal Jordanian (Oneworld): year-round flights from Amman (AMM).
Egyptair (Star Alliance): seasonal flights from Dammam (DMM), Jeddah (JED), Medina (MED) and Riyadh (RUH).
Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam): year-round flights from Jeddah (JED) and Riyadh (RUH).
flyadeal: year-round flights from Jeddah (JED).
Flynas: seasonal flights from Riyadh (RUH).
Air Arabia: year-round flights from Dubai (Sharjah) (SHJ).
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi: seasonal flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH).
Flydubai: year-round flights from Dubai (DXB).
AJet: seasonal flights from Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
Pegasus: year-round flights from Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round flights from Istanbul (IST).
Jazeera Airways: seasonal flights from Kuwait City (KWI).
Kuwait Airways: seasonal flights from Kuwait City (KWI).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): seasonal flights from Doha (DOH).
International flights to Alexandria
Flights from Greece to Alexandria
In Greece, the only airport that has a direct connection to Alexandria is Athens. From Athens, you can fly non-stop with Aegean (Star Alliance) or Air Cairo. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in September.
All flights from Greece
Flights from Italy to Alexandria
There are 2 airports in Italy that have non-stop flights to Alexandria.
From Milan (Bergamo), direct flights are offered by Air Arabia Egypt. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Rome (Fiumicino), the only airline with direct flights is Wizz Air Malta. This is a seasonal route that starts in September and ends in March.
All flights from Italy
Flights from Jordan to Alexandria
If you are looking for a direct flight from Jordan to Alexandria, there are 2 airports to choose from.
From Amman, direct flights are offered by Air Arabia Egypt.
From Amman, you can fly non-stop with Air Cairo or Royal Jordanian (Oneworld).
All flights from Jordan
Flights from Kuwait to Alexandria
There is 1 airport in Kuwait that has a direct connection to Alexandria, which is Kuwait City. From Kuwait City, you can fly non-stop with Jazeera Airways or Kuwait Airways. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in August 2026.
All flights from Kuwait
Flights from Libya to Alexandria
In Libya, there are 3 airports that have direct flights to Alexandria.
From Benghazi, you can fly non-stop with Berniq Airways or Libyan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Misurata, the only airline with direct flights is Berniq Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Tripoli, you can fly non-stop to Alexandria with Libyan Airlines. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in August 2026.
All flights from Libya
Flights from Qatar to Alexandria
In Qatar, the only airport that has a direct connection to Alexandria is Doha. From Doha, direct flights are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld). This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in August 2026.
All flights from Qatar
Flights from Saudi Arabia to Alexandria
If you are looking for a direct flight from Saudi Arabia to Alexandria, there are 4 airports to choose from.
From Dammam, you can fly non-stop with Air Arabia Egypt or Egyptair (Star Alliance). This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in August 2026.
From Jeddah, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Alexandria, which are Air Arabia Egypt, Air Cairo, Egyptair (Star Alliance), flyadeal and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
From Medina, you can fly non-stop with Air Cairo or Egyptair (Star Alliance). This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in August 2026.
From Riyadh, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Alexandria, which are Air Arabia Egypt, Air Cairo, Egyptair (Star Alliance), Flynas and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
All flights from Saudi Arabia
Flights from Turkey to Alexandria
There are 2 airports in Turkey that have non-stop flights to Alexandria.
From Istanbul, direct flights are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Istanbul (Sabiha), you can fly non-stop with AJet or Pegasus.
All flights from Turkey
Flights from United Arab Emirates to Alexandria
In United Arab Emirates, there are 3 airports that have direct flights to Alexandria.
From Abu Dhabi, direct flights are offered by Air Arabia Abu Dhabi. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in August 2026.
From Dubai, the only airline with direct flights is Flydubai.
From Dubai (Sharjah), you can fly non-stop to Alexandria with Air Arabia.
All flights from United Arab Emirates
Domestic flights to Alexandria
Flights from Egypt to Alexandria
There is just one domestic flight to Alexandria, which is between Alexandria and Sharm el-Sheikh. From Sharm el-Sheikh, direct flights are offered by Air Cairo. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in August 2026.
All flights from Egypt
Alternative airports near Alexandria
Flying to an alternative airport near Alexandria could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Alexandria (HBE) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Alexandria (ALY) and El Alamein (DBB).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Alexandria?
There are 2 airports in Alexandria: Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) and Alexandria International Airport (ALY).
What is the best airport to fly into Alexandria?
The most convenient airport to fly into Alexandria is Borg El Arab Airport (HBE).
How many airlines fly to Alexandria?
There are 20 airlines flying to Alexandria from 20 airports around the world, as of August 2026.
Which airlines fly to Alexandria?
Air Cairo, Air Arabia Egypt and Egyptair operate most flights to Alexandria. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Alexandria?
Star Alliance, Oneworld and SkyTeam are all flying to Alexandria.
How many nonstop flights are there to Alexandria?
There are roughly 539 flights arriving at Alexandria every month (or 126 flights each week), from a total of 20 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Alexandria Airport?
The official name of Alexandria Airport is Borg El Arab Airport.
What is the airport code of Alexandria Airport?
The airport code of Alexandria Airport is HBE.
What are the most popular flights to Alexandria?
Dubai, Jeddah and Dubai (Sharjah) are the 3 most popular routes to Alexandria. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Alexandria, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Alexandria?
| Dubai to Alexandria | 4h 15m |
| Jeddah to Alexandria | 2h 15m |
| Dubai (Sharjah) to Alexandria | 3h 55m |
| Riyadh to Alexandria | 2h 45m |
| Istanbul to Alexandria | 2h 15m |
