Flying from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Alexandria's timezone is UTC+2, making Alexandria one hour behind Riyadh.
Flights from RUH to HBE start at 04:45 — the first with Air Arabia Egypt. The last service of the day is at 20:00 with EgyptAir. In total, there are 13 weekly Riyadh Airport to Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your RUH to HBE flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport, so jetting to Alexandria (and then seeing more parts of Egypt!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Saudia.
Saudia is a leader in on-time performance for RUH to HBE flights, with 97.67% of services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riyadh Airport to Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RUH and HBE:
Jeddah Airport
Cairo Airport
Madinah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport flight is 86 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 187 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RUH to HBE if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from RUH to HBE by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Riyadh Airport to Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport.
Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Riyadh Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from RUH arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Riyadh to Riyadh Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Need a hotel to stay in before your flight from Riyadh Airport to Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport? Consider Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. Catch some z's here before making your way to RUH.
Arriving at Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
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Grab a Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport rental car and discover Alexandria and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Avis and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
The quietest month for a flight from Riyadh Airport to Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Alexandria based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from Riyadh Airport to Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Alexandria, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RUH to HBE around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've seen Alexandria. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Egypt, consider Giza, about 177 kilometres south-east of Alexandria. Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid are key highlights.