Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Athens and Alexandria are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your ATH to HBE flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Alexandria (and then discovering more of Egypt!) is easy with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport.
Aegean Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between ATH and HBE:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Currently, R 1,390 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,723. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from ATH to HBE by booking at least ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, data shows 77.19% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near ATH:
Arriving at Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've landed on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport flight. Villa Mostafa Sadek, Swimming pool, Tennis & Squash - Borg ElArab Airport Alexandria and Relaxation Villa With Private Pool are comfortable options near HBE.
Grab a Borg El Arab Airport rental car and explore Alexandria and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Avis and Sixt are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Borg El Arab Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to central Alexandria
Borg El Arab Airport to central Alexandria has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
The quietest month for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Alexandria based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Alexandria is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ATH to HBE sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Alexandria. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Around 177 kilometres south-east of Alexandria, Giza is another favourite stop in Egypt. Start your sightseeing at Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.