Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): what you need to know
Alexandria is two hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to HBE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Borg El Arab Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LHR and HBE:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Borg El Arab Airport flight is ر.ق. 506. A return plane ticket right now is ر.ق. 927. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to HBE if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Borg El Arab Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LHR to HBE by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Borg El Arab Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 55 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel close to LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Borg El Arab Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Stay moments from the runway if you're getting in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Borg El Arab Airport flight. Villa Mostafa Sadek, Swimming pool, Tennis & Squash - Borg ElArab Airport Alexandria is a good option near HBE. Or check in and relax at Relaxation Villa With Private Pool before heading to your final destination.
Grab a Borg El Arab Airport rental car and explore Alexandria and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Avis and Sixt are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Borg El Arab Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to central Alexandria
Borg El Arab Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of Alexandria. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Borg El Arab Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Alexandria. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Alexandria is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Borg El Arab Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to HBE in February. Temperatures average between 11ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Alexandria. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Giza is another favourite destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres south-east of Alexandria. No journey is complete without dropping by Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.
