Travelling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport is 3 hours 50 minutes.
Alexandria's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Alexandria one hour behind Doha.
Choose from eight weekly Hamad International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport flights. The 09:15 departure with Qatar Airways is the earliest you can take. Qatar Airways operates the last service of the day at 15:05.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your DOH to HBE flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Alexandria (and then seeing more of Egypt!) is a snap with Qatar Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Qatar Airways.
The most punctual carrier operating DOH to HBE flights is Qatar Airways. Its services land as planned 75.0% of the time.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport. These are the top stopovers between DOH and HBE:
Cairo International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Currently, $249 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $318. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DOH to HBE.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from DOH to HBE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Hamad International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83.59% of flights that take off from DOH arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Hamad International Airport from central Doha, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near DOH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've landed on a late Hamad International 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 great choices near HBE.
Pick up a Borg El Arab Airport rental car and discover Alexandria and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Avis and Sixt are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Borg El Arab Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to central Alexandria
Borg El Arab Airport to the centre of Alexandria has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
The quietest month for a flight from Hamad International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Alexandria based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Hamad International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Alexandria, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DOH to HBE around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Alexandria, now it's time to explore more of Egypt. Journey about 177 kilometres south-east to Cairo to tick off its popular sights. From giza pyramids to Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Giza is another standout 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.