Flying from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from King Fahd International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport.
The timezone in Alexandria is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Dammam.
Every week, there are five King Fahd International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, opt for the 06:30 Air Cairo flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 21:45 with EgyptAir.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your DMM to HBE flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from King Fahd International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Alexandria (and then other parts of Egypt) is a breeze. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air Arabia Egypt.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for DMM to HBE flights is EgyptAir.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Fahd International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between DMM and HBE:
Kuwait International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
R 2,382 is currently the lowest price for a one-way King Fahd International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport flight. Return flights start from R 4,160. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from DMM to HBE, book your trip six months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Fahd International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
King Fahd International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 83.88% of flights that depart DMM arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach King Fahd International Airport from central Dammam, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Arriving at Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Stay moments from the runway if you're getting in on a late King Fahd International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport flight. Villa Mostafa Sadek, Swimming pool, Tennis & Squash - Borg ElArab Airport Alexandria is one option close to HBE. Or check in and get some rest at Relaxation Villa With Private Pool before continuing to your final destination.
Pick up a Borg El Arab Airport rental car and discover Alexandria and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Avis and Sixt are top outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking 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 is approximately 56 kilometres from central Alexandria. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
The quietest month for a flight from King Fahd International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Alexandria based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from King Fahd International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Alexandria, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DMM to HBE in February. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've seen Alexandria. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Around 177 kilometres south-east of Alexandria, Giza is another essential stop in Egypt. No visit is complete without checking out Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.