Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport.
Alexandria is one hour behind Riyadh and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of 14 weekly King Khaled International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport flights. The 00:55 departure with Saudia is the earliest flight available. EgyptAir operates the latest service of the day at 20:00.
Leave enough time to catch your RUH to HBE flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport, so jetting to Alexandria (and then visiting more of Egypt!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Air Arabia Egypt is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Saudia tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for RUH to HBE flights, with 93.02% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between RUH and HBE include:
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
Cairo International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Right now, Rs36,255 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs67,825. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RUH to HBE.
The cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from RUH to HBE by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from King Khaled International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that depart RUH arrive at their destination on time.
Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Booked an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near RUH:
Arriving at Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Stay within a quick transfer of arrivals if you're getting in on a late King Khaled International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport flight. Villa Mostafa Sadek, Swimming pool, Tennis & Squash - Borg ElArab Airport Alexandria is a comfortable option close to HBE. Or check in and relax at Relaxation Villa With Private Pool before travelling to your final destination.
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Borg El Arab Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Avis or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Alexandria and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Borg El Arab Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to central Alexandria
From Borg El Arab Airport, Alexandria is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Alexandria. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Alexandria, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from RUH to HBE in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Alexandria, now it's time to explore more of Egypt. Travel around 177 kilometres south-east to Cairo to tick off its top sights. From giza pyramids to Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili, your itinerary will be busy.
Giza is another favourite destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres south-east of Alexandria. No journey is complete without a visit to Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.