Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Borg El Arab Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Alexandria is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Istanbul.
Each week, there are 15 Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Borg El Arab Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off early, select the 00:40 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 13:50 with Turkish Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your IST to HBE flight.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
EgyptAir offers direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Borg El Arab Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Alexandria — and maybe even more of Egypt if you have time.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is EgyptAir.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Borg El Arab Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between IST and HBE:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
At the moment, 144 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Borg El Arab Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 293 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from IST to HBE, book your trip three months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Borg El Arab Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To get to Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 50 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Borg El Arab Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
It's hard to top the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've landed on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Borg El Arab Airport flight. Villa Mostafa Sadek, Swimming pool, Tennis & Squash - Borg ElArab Airport Alexandria and Relaxation Villa With Private Pool are great options near HBE.
Get your adventure underway 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 possible rate by booking your vehicle from Borg El Arab Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to central Alexandria
Borg El Arab Airport is roughly 56 kilometres from central Alexandria. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Borg El Arab Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Alexandria. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Borg El Arab Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Alexandria, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IST to HBE sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Alexandria, now it's time to discover other parts of Egypt. Travel around 177 kilometres south-east to Cairo to tick off its leading sights. From giza pyramids to Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Egypt, consider Giza, about 177 kilometres south-east of Alexandria. Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed are key highlights.