Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) → Alexandria transfer
The private transfer from Borg El Arab Airport to Alexandria covers 50 km and usually takes 66–83 minutes, with a typical price of around €25–35 for a car or €35–50 for a minivan. The exact price for your hotel is shown before you book.
- From
- Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
- To
- Alexandria
- Distance
- 50 km
- Typical drive
- 66–83 min
Your driver meets you at arrivals, loads the luggage and takes you directly to your hotel, apartment or family home in the city, without shared stops.
What the drive into Alexandria looks like
The airport sits inland in the desert, so the first part of the ride runs through flat open country and past the industrial zones around Borg El Arab and Amreya. Wide highways carry you north-east towards the city, and the last section joins the end of the Cairo–Alexandria Desert Road before dropping into the urban streets.
The longest part of the trip is often the final few kilometres. Alexandria is a long, narrow city stretched along the sea, and getting from its western entrance to a hotel in the east means crossing busy districts.
Where your hotel is matters
- Downtown and the Eastern Harbour
- Around Raml Station, the Corniche by the harbour and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Historic hotels, shorter end of the drive time.
- Stanley, Gleem and San Stefano
- Mid-Corniche districts with sea-view hotels, cafes and beaches. Expect the Corniche to be slow on summer evenings.
- Montaza and the far east
- Resort-style hotels around the Montaza gardens and Mamoura. This is the longest ride in the city, close to the upper end of 83 minutes.
- Agami and the west
- Holiday flats and villas on the western side, closer to the airport road.
Summer, families and luggage
From June to September many arrivals are families from the Gulf or Egyptians coming home for the holidays, often with several large suitcases each. If you are four or more, or carrying gifts and boxes, book a minivan so everything fits in one vehicle.
Some older buildings in the centre stand on narrow side streets with limited stopping space. Your driver will stop as close to the entrance as traffic allows; give the full address and a contact number for the building when booking.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Borg El Arab Airport to Alexandria?
Usually 66–83 minutes for the 50 km. The western and central districts are quicker to reach, while hotels in Montaza take the longest.
How much is a transfer from HBE to Alexandria?
Typically around €25–35 by private car for up to three people and €35–50 for a minivan. The exact fixed price for your address is shown before you book.
Can the driver take me to a private apartment rather than a hotel?
Yes. Enter the street address and a landmark if you know one, as many Alexandria buildings are easier to find that way. The driver can call you or your host on the way.
Is the ride shared with other passengers?
No. The car or minivan is booked only for your group and drives straight to your address.
I land late at night. Is that a problem?
No. Many Gulf flights arrive in the evening or at night, and the pickup is arranged around your flight time. Night drives into the city are usually quicker as traffic is lighter.
Borg El Arab International Airport: arrival and transfer guide