Travelling from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): what you need to know
The timezone in Alexandria is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Barcelona.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BCN to HBE flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona Airport to Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between BCN and HBE include:
Istanbul Airport
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Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from BCN arrive at their destination without delay.
Barcelona Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BCN? If you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Arriving late on a Barcelona Airport to Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport flight? Grab your bags and go directly to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two great options close to HBE are Guesthouse Near HBE Airport Pool and Relaxation Villa With Private Pool.
Go where the road takes you with a Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Avis or Sixt and find adventure across Alexandria and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to central Alexandria
From Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport, Alexandria is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona Airport to Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Alexandria based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona Airport to Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport for August if you'd like to go to Alexandria during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to HBE in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Egypt waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Alexandria, a trip to Cairo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
Giza is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres south-east of Alexandria. No journey is complete without dropping by Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.