Travelling from London to Alexandria International Airport (AEX): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can begin your trip. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Alexandria International Airport (AEX). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
Alexandria International Airport is located in Alexandria. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is five hours behind London.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from London to AEX.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you're eager to visit a new place along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to AEX.
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Alexandria International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to AEX flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Alexandria International Airport flight:
Flights that depart from STN make it to their destination as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Alexandria International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near AEX instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Alexandria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Avis or National and experience the lesser-explored corners of Alexandria and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your London to Alexandria International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
You'll find AEX at 1611 Arnold Drive.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
Right now, R 12,539 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Alexandria International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 14,493. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to AEX if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your London to Alexandria International Airport ticket.
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 when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from London to AEX.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from London to Alexandria International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from London to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
August is when most people book flights from London to Alexandria International Airport (AEX). Visit Alexandria in November for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your London to AEX plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Alexandria, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Alexandria International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Alexandria
After booking your flight from London to Alexandria International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Alexandria:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Alexandria when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Alexandria Museum of Art followed by Kent Plantation House and Alexandria Zoological Park.
Explore more of the United States
Alexandria has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres south-east of Alexandria, a trip to New Orleans will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Bourbon Street, French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde.
Around 161 kilometres south-east of Alexandria, Baton Rouge is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Beauregard Town Historic District, Main Street Historic District and Louisiana's Old State Capitol.
