Travelling from Rome to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): What you need to know
Alexandria is one hour ahead of Rome. Borg El Arab Airport is located in Alexandria, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Rome to HBE, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Rome to HBE departing from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Rome to Borg El Arab Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
CIA is around 14 kilometres from central Rome. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Rome to HBE flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Rome Ciampino Airport:
Flights from Rome Ciampino Airport are known for their punctuality, with 85% of them landing right on cue.
About Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rome to Borg El Arab Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near HBE instead:
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Rome 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.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Borg El Arab Airport is R 850. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,764. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Rome to HBE if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Affordable Rome to Borg El Arab Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Find a cheap flight from Rome to Borg El Arab Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Rome to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. November is the quietest month to go to Alexandria. July is when most people book flights from Rome to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Rome to HBE plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Alexandria, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February has temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Borg El Arab Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Alexandria
Start your Alexandria trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rome to Borg El Arab Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach are must-visits when exploring Alexandria.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Alexandria. Around 177 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
If there's time to check out another corner of Egypt, head for Giza, roughly 177 kilometres southeast of Alexandria. Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid are highlights.