Spending the night at the airport
Although Borg El Arab Airport is open 24 hours a day and it is technically possible to spend the night inside, this option is not highly recommended. The facilities are limited, there is not much to do for entertainment, and in general, the staff does not allow passengers to enter until 3 hours before check-in.
Where to rest: There are a few chairs inside the terminal where you can lie down, but security staff will likely wake you up constantly to ask for your documents. If you must spend the night at the airport, the best option is to use one of the benches in the café located in front of the terminal. There is a VIP lounge in the boarding area that is open around the clock, but the maximum stay is 3 hours. The nearest hotels are located in the city centre.
Baggage: There are no luggage storage offices or lockers.
Food and Drink: The options inside the terminal close at night, but there is a café open all night in front of the building.
Wi-Fi: Free for 15 minutes.
Overnight stay at the airport
Can you spend the night at Alexandria Borg El Arab airport (HBE)? Opening hours, rest areas and services for long layovers. See also the airport guide for general information.
Services and opening hours can change. If you plan to sleep in the public area, have a plan B: some airports only let passengers with a flight stay overnight.
Hotels at and near HBE
There are no accommodations within the airport. Some of the nearest options are:
Hilton Alexandria King's Ranch Hotel (7.2 km/4.5 miles)
Africana Hotel & Spa (7.8 km/4.8 miles)
Tolip Family Club (9.8 km/6.1 miles)
Royal NJ Hotel (10.7 km/6.6 miles)
E-Just Hotel (12.2 km/7.6 miles)
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Tips for a long layover
- Check whether you can leave the airport: it depends on your nationality, the visa rules of Egypt and whether your bags are checked through.
- If you sleep airside, you will usually need a boarding pass for a flight that day. Ask your airline before you go through security.
- A lounge with day access can be cheaper than a hotel for a few hours: see VIP lounges at HBE.
- Keep your valuables with you, set an alarm and carry a light layer: terminals are often cold at night.
- Going to a hotel in town? See transportation from HBE (40 km to Alexandria), and check which services run at night.
Content written by German Giudici
Creator of the Aeropuertos del Mundo website network since 2007.