Travelling from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to London: what you need to know
Borg El Arab Airport is located in Alexandria. Following the UTC+0 timezone, London is two hours behind Alexandria.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your HBE to London flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
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Central Alexandria to HBE is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 50 minutes to reach there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
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When it comes to Borg El Arab Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.72% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to London
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Borg El Arab Airport to London flight is R 1,614. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,936. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from HBE to London. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Borg El Arab Airport to London across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is roughly 31 kilometres. It'll take you about 55 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Borg El Arab Airport to London. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and discover more of London and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead of your flight from HBE to London.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is around 80 kilometres from the centre of London. Following your flight from Borg El Arab Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 30 minutes or so.
After stepping off your HBE to London flight, settle in at a hotel near LGW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia make picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at LGW will help you stay within budget.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Hop off your flight from Borg El Arab Airport to London and make your way to your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. Central London is around 64 kilometres from Stansted Airport (STN) and usually takes 1 hour to reach driving.
If you go by public transport, the journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you don't want to travel into the centre, head for a hotel close to STN. Check in to one of these stays after your HBE to London flight:
Begin your journey without stressing about how to get to your destination with a Stansted Airport rental car. Book your wheels with trusted companies here like Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar.
If you're searching for a specific make or model, lock in your ride from STN around four weeks before your flight from Borg El Arab Airport to London. This improves your chances of getting the car you want, as well as a better deal.
Best time to go to London
Before securing your flights from Borg El Arab Airport to London, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in London offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season brings better deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
Before booking a Borg El Arab Airport to London flight ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HBE to London in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in London right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Borg El Arab Airport to London:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. The British Museum, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are essential stops on your London itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you'll want to see. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without seeing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.