Travelling from Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): What you need to know
There are two main airports where your trip can begin in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when searching for a flight from Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE).
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport flight.
The timezone in Alexandria is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Istanbul. Borg El Arab Airport is located in Alexandria.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE). Take your pick of 9 direct services each week. Turkish Airlines operates a 12:40am departure between IST and HBE.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Istanbul to HBE. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IST) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) can be booked from this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier operates departures from IST.
Most travellers choose to book seats with Turkish Airlines from IST to HBE.
IST is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Istanbul Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Thinking of flying out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
You can board a direct flight from Istanbul to HBE with Pegasus. This is one of the top airlines operating this route out of SAW.
On the SAW to HBE route, Pegasus Airlines is the top airline in terms of bookings.
Flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Borg El Arab Airport are more likely to be on time with Pegasus Airlines compared to other carriers.
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Istanbul to HBE flight? Check in to a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near HBE instead:
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport flight.
Getting from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to central Alexandria
Borg El Arab Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Alexandria. It takes around 45 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
At the moment, Rs31,058 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs61,475. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Istanbul to HBE, book your plane ticket nine months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for February. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE). Plan your visit to Alexandria in November if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Alexandria is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Book your Istanbul to HBE plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February has temperatures of between 11ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Alexandria
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Alexandria right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach are highlights which should feature on every Alexandria itinerary.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Egypt you should also see. Around 177 kilometres southeast of Alexandria, a trip to Cairo will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
Giza is another favourite destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres southeast of Alexandria. No trip is complete without a visit to Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.