Flying from Rome to Alexandria: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Rome to Alexandria. Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the main airports in Rome.
Disembark at Borg El Arab Airport (HBE), the chief entry point to Alexandria.
The timezone in Alexandria is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Rome.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your Rome to Alexandria flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Alexandria
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Rome to Alexandria flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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Flying from Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
We make it easy to book a Rome to Alexandria flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
FCO is about 23 kilometres from central Rome. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rome to Alexandria, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.57% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
CIA is about 13 kilometres from central Rome. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your flight from Rome to Alexandria:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance of 73%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport land on time.
Arriving in Alexandria
Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
The distance from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to central Alexandria is approximately 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rome to Alexandria. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HBE instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Borg El Arab Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Avis or Sixt and explore beyond Alexandria's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Borg El Arab Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Best time to go to Alexandria
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Rome to Alexandria. August is the busiest month to travel to Alexandria. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Book a Rome to Alexandria ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Alexandria to range from 24ºC to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Rome to Alexandria in February when temperatures average between 11ºC and 21ºC.
More about Alexandria
Start your Alexandria trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rome to Alexandria, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar are attractions you won't want to skip in Alexandria.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Egypt just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres south-east of Alexandria, a trip to Cairo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Around 177 kilometres south-east of Alexandria, Giza is another favourite stop in Egypt. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.
