HBEUpdated January 10, 2025

Getting to and from Alexandria Borg El Arab airport

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Ground transportation options

Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at Alexandria Borg El Arab airport (HBE), 40 km from Alexandria. See also the airport guide for general information.

Bus

EgyptBus (Tel +20 120 000 3533) operates an hourly service from the airport to the Moharam Bek station in the city centre. The journey takes approximately 60 minutes.

Taxi

Vehicles available outside the Arrivals area. It is recommended to use only airport-authorised taxis and agree on a fare with the driver before departing. The trip to central Alexandria takes 30-40 minutes.

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Tips for getting to and from HBE

Going to the airport

  1. Leave earlier than you think you need to: Alexandria Borg El Arab airport is 40 km from Alexandria. Allow for rush-hour traffic, strikes or events, and check the local news before you go.
  2. On public transportation, check the schedule (weekends and holidays usually have fewer services), whether you need to change lines and how to pay: transit card, contactless or cash.
  3. If you booked a shared shuttle, keep the company's phone number at hand in case the pickup is late.
  4. Returning a rental car? Follow the signs to the rental car return area. If you drive your own car, check parking at HBE.

Leaving the airport

  1. After baggage claim and customs, follow the ground transportation signs. The arrivals page has a step-by-step guide.
  2. Arriving late at night? Not every bus or train runs 24 hours: check the last departure in advance. Ride-hailing apps usually pick up at a designated zone, not at the curb.
  3. With a private transfer, the driver usually waits in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name.
  4. Renting a car? Booking ahead gives you better rates; see car rental at HBE.
  5. Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near HBE.
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