Flying from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Borg El Arab Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Alexandria.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your HBE to ATH flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Aegean Airlines offers direct flights from Borg El Arab Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
Most travellers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Borg El Arab Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between HBE and ATH:
Cairo International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Borg El Arab Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is R 1,233. A return fare is currently R 2,789. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from HBE to ATH by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Borg El Arab Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from HBE to ATH.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Borg El Arab Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
When it comes to Borg El Arab Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.72% of flights complete their journey on time.
Borg El Arab Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Alexandria. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Borg El Arab Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Stay somewhere close to HBE, like Villa Mostafa Sadek, Swimming pool, Tennis & Squash - Borg ElArab Airport Alexandria. Relaxation Villa With Private Pool will also have you moments from your departure gate.
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Borg El Arab Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice to explore Athens and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Borg El Arab Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Athens in January.
Book your flight from Borg El Arab Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to go to Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HBE to ATH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another favourite destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without seeing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
