Flying from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): what you need to know
A direct flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport takes an average of 3 hours 28 minutes. The timezone in Alexandria is UTC+2, which is 1 hour ahead of Milan.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
To break up your flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that appeals to you. Popular stopovers on the BGY - HBE route are:
Queen Alia International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter Egypt, check with your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the most current information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from BGY to HBE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Orio al Serio International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport is C$96. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$186. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 3 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from BGY to HBE.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Orio al Serio International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Use filters to find the best journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
The journey from central Milan to Orio al Serio International Airport takes around 2 hours and 18 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 64 kilometres in 58 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to BGY? If you've booked an early flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've touched down on a late flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport. Relaxation Villa With Private Pool and Villa Mostafa Sadek, Swimming pool, Tennis & Squash - Borg ElArab Airport Alexandria are good choices near HBE.
Getting from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to central Alexandria
Borg El Arab Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from central Alexandria. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 51 minutes.
When to fly to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Alexandria in May.
Book your flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport for August if you'd like to explore Alexandria during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from BGY to HBE sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Alexandria
As soon as you've booked your flights from BGY to HBE, you'll need to find a hotel in Alexandria. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria and Montazah Palace Gardens are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Alexandria must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Pompey's Pillar.
Complete your Alexandria trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Borg El Arab Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Alexandria.