Travelling from New York to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): What you need to know
The timezone in Alexandria is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of New York. Borg El Arab Airport is located in Alexandria.
To ensure you catch your flight from New York to HBE, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
July is a busy month for travelling. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from New York to HBE with a stopover. To explore the options departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between JFK and HBE include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Located around 24 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York to Borg El Arab Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
73% of flights that take off from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from New York to Borg El Arab Airport. Here's where you can connect between Newark Liberty International Airport and HBE:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to HBE flight:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is roughly 13 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your New York to Borg El Arab Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near New York LaGuardia Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that leave from LGA touch down at their destination on schedule 69% of the time.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
If you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Borg El Arab Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near HBE:
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your New York to Borg El Arab Airport flight.
Getting from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to central Alexandria
From Borg El Arab Airport, central Alexandria is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Right now, R 3,702 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Borg El Arab Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,053. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from New York to HBE. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your New York to Borg El Arab Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from New York to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. November is the quietest month to visit Alexandria. July is when most people book flights from New York to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your New York to HBE plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Alexandria, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from New York to Borg El Arab Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Alexandria
After booking your flight from New York to Borg El Arab Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Alexandria:
Your visit to Alexandria won't be complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions that belong on your itinerary include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Alexandria. Around 177 kilometres away to the southeast, popular attractions include Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
If you want to check out another side of Egypt, head for Giza, about 177 kilometres southeast of Alexandria. Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid are among the biggest draws.
