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IATA: HBE · Alexandria, Egypt

Borg El Arab International Airport Guide

CapitalCairo
Population107,271,260
CurrencyEGP ج.م Egyptian pound
LanguageArabic
Time ZoneUTC+03:00 EEST
AirportHBE
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~4,210,578

Borg El Arab International Airport (IATA: HBE) is a key aviation hub serving Alexandria and the wider Egypt region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Alexandria from HBE

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Borg El Arab International Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at HBE

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Borg El Arab International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
HBE / HEBA
Serves
Alexandria
Country
Egypt
Local time now
07:11 (EEST)
Time zone
Africa/Cairo
Currency
EGP (ج.م)
Capital
Cairo
Coordinates
30.9177, 29.6964

Alternative airports near HBE

Cairo International Airport · Cairo (CAI)186 km
Straight-line distance from HBE. A nearby airport is often materially cheaper on the same route — worth checking both before booking.

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Nonstop destinations from HBE

Alexandria International Airport has published nonstop service to 18 airports across 12 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from HBE.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
JeddahJEDSaudi Arabia1,394 km
Kuwait CityKWIKuwait1,766 km
RiyadhRUHSaudi Arabia1,794 km
BeninaBENLibya902 km
AmmanAMMJordan604 km
Ad DammamDMMSaudi Arabia2,019 km
DubaiDXBUnited Arab Emirates2,590 km
IstanbulISTTürkiye1,153 km
MedinaMEDSaudi Arabia1,212 km
ManamaBAHBahrain2,105 km
Orio al Serio (BG)BGYItaly2,380 km
MisrataMRALibya1,393 km
Spata-ArtemidaATHGreece940 km
BeirutBEYLebanon631 km
CairoCAIEgypt186 km
Sharm El SheikhSSHEgypt561 km
DohaDOHQatar2,235 km

Airlines serving HBE

10 carriers publish nonstop service at HBE, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
EgyptAirMSFull Service22
Carrier E5E5—12
SaudiaSVFull Service5
Qatar AirwaysQRFull Service4
flynasXYBudget4
Royal JordanianRJFull Service2
Jazeera AirwaysJ9Budget2
Kuwait AirwaysKUFull Service2
flydubaiFZBudget2
Turkish AirlinesTKFull Service2

At the airport

General guidance rather than HBE-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.