Alexandria International Airport
Alexandria, Egypt

Alexandria International Airport
Egypt's second city gateway on the Mediterranean coast.
- ›One of Egypt's oldest airports, with origins dating to the 1930s.
- ›Located closer to Alexandria's city center than the newer Borg El Arab Airport.
- ›Serves as an alternative gateway to the Nile Delta region.
- ›IATA code HBE is now more commonly associated with Borg El Arab Airport.
- ›Handles a mix of domestic routes and select international services.
Alexandria International Airport, also known as Borg El Arab Airport, serves as the primary commercial gateway to Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city and historic Mediterranean port. Originally developed as a military airfield, the airport has grown into a modern civilian hub handling both domestic and international traffic. It plays a vital role in connecting Alexandria to regional Arab destinations as well as European leisure markets.
- Terminal 1 — The main passenger terminal handling the majority of domestic and international commercial flights with check-in, customs, and retail facilities.
- Terminal 2 — A secondary terminal used for overflow capacity and select charter or seasonal international operations.
- Taxis available at the official taxi rank outside arrivals — agree on fare before boarding
- Ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Careem operate from the airport
- Private airport transfer services bookable in advance through hotels
- Minibus shared services running toward central Alexandria
- Car rental desks available inside the arrivals hall from local and international providers
- Hilton Alexandria Corniche
- Sheraton Montazah Hotel Alexandria
- Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano
- Holiday Inn Alexandria
- Tolip Hotel Alexandria
Inside the terminal, passengers will find a modest selection of cafés and fast-food outlets serving Egyptian staples, sandwiches, and beverages airside. Options expand considerably once in central Alexandria, where the Corniche and downtown districts offer seafood restaurants, traditional Egyptian eateries, and international chains. Travellers with long waits may find the in-terminal offerings limited, so arriving well-fed is advisable.
- The airport is located in Borg El Arab, roughly 45 km west of central Alexandria — factor in at least one hour of travel time during peak traffic.
- Always confirm the taxi fare upfront or use a metered Uber or Careem ride to avoid overcharging.
- Currency exchange booths are available in the arrivals hall but rates may be less favourable than in the city — carry some Egyptian pounds for the ride.
- Check-in counters can become congested during Hajj season and summer holiday peaks — arrive at least two hours before departure for international flights.
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Alexandria Airport may refer to:Alexandreia Airport in Alexandria, Greece Alexandria Airport (Indiana) in Alexandria, Indiana, United States Alexandria Airport in Pittstown, Alexandria Township, New Jersey, United States Alexandria Aerodrome in Alexandria, Ontario, Canada Alexandria International Airport (Egypt) serving Alexandria, Egypt its predecessor, El Nouzha Airport, a defunct airport Alexandria International Airport (Louisiana) in Alexandria, Louisiana, United States Alexandria Municipal Airport in Alexandria, Minnesota, United States
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