Travelling from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Athens International Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Alexandria and Athens follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your HBE to ATH flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Aegean Airlines is your ticket to exploring Athens (and maybe even some other great parts of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Athens International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Athens International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between HBE and ATH include:
Istanbul Airport
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Athens International Airport flight is 72 €. A round-trip fare is currently 172 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HBE to ATH.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Athens International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from HBE to ATH.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
When it comes to Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Alexandria to Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Got an early flight from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Athens International Airport? Stay somewhere close to HBE, such as Guesthouse Near HBE Airport Pool. Relaxation Villa With Private Pool will also have you moments from the check-in counter.
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel near ATH if you're on a late Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and find adventure across Athens and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Athens International Airport, Athens is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Athens. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you want to explore Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HBE to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Athens, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Travel around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its must-visit sights. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
