Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): what you need to know
Alexandria is two hours ahead of London and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to HBE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Borg El Arab Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between LGW and HBE include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
97 € is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Borg El Arab Airport flight. A return flight starts at 236 €. These fares can change based on availability.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from LGW to HBE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Borg El Arab Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LGW to HBE.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Borg El Arab Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that take off from London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Borg El Arab Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
It's hard to beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've touched down on a late London Gatwick 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 good options near HBE.
Travel at your own speed with a Borg El Arab Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Avis or Sixt and see more of Alexandria and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Borg El Arab Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
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 about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Borg El Arab Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Alexandria based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Borg El Arab Airport for August if you want to go to Alexandria during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to HBE in February. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Alexandria, now it's time to discover other corners of Egypt. Travel around 177 kilometres south-east to Cairo to check off its top sights. From giza pyramids to Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili, your itinerary will be busy.
Giza is another sought-after destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres south-east of Alexandria. No trip is complete without seeing Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.