Flying from Toronto to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): What you need to know
The timezone in Alexandria is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Toronto. Borg El Arab Airport is located in Alexandria.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Toronto to HBE.
Travelling over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Toronto Pearson International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Toronto to Borg El Arab Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
64% of flights that leave from Toronto Pearson International Airport reach their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can get to YTZ from the centre of Toronto in approximately 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Toronto to HBE flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 62%.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
YHM is around 72 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Toronto to Borg El Arab Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance rate of YHM is 71%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Borg El Arab Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near HBE instead:
Grab a Borg El Arab Airport rental car and explore Alexandria and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Avis and Sixt are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Toronto to Borg El Arab Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to central Alexandria
From Borg El Arab Airport, central Alexandria is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Borg El Arab Airport is Rs103,522. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs228,520. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Toronto to HBE. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
December is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE). Plan your visit to Alexandria in May for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Alexandria is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Book your Toronto to HBE plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February sees temperatures of between 11ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Borg El Arab Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Alexandria
Start your Alexandria trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to Borg El Arab Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach are major attractions which should be on every Alexandria itinerary.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Alexandria, now it's time to discover other parts of Egypt. Journey about 177 kilometres southeast to Cairo to tick off its leading sights. From Gizeh Plateau to TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 177 kilometres southeast of Alexandria, Giza is another essential stop in Egypt. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.
