Travelling from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): What you need to know
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is Dubai's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) taking off from here.
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport flight.
Alexandria is two hours behind Dubai. Borg El Arab Airport is located in Alexandria, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
The busiest route is from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE), with 11 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from DXB to HBE is the 4:10am flydubai service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 8:05pm with flydubai.
To ensure you catch your flight from Dubai to HBE, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
You can take a direct flight from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) leaving from Dubai International Airport (DXB).
When departing from DXB, you can catch a direct flight from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport with flydubai.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between DXB and HBE is flydubai.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is flydubai. Its services land as scheduled 77.44% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dubai to HBE. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
DXB is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays close to Dubai International Airport:
71% of flights that leave from Dubai International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Dubai to HBE flight? Relax in a hotel near Al Maktoum International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
71% of flights departing Al Maktoum International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near HBE:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport flight.
Getting from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to central Alexandria
Central Alexandria is around 48 kilometres from Borg El Arab Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport is R 2,151. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 4,686. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Dubai to HBE if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Dubai to HBE.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
November is the quietest month for flights from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE), while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Alexandria based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Dubai to HBE plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Alexandria to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February sees temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Alexandria
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Alexandria:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach are popular attractions which should feature on any good Alexandria itinerary.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Egypt just waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres southeast of Alexandria, a trip to Cairo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Egypt, consider Giza, about 177 kilometres southeast of Alexandria. Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid are among the biggest draws.
