Flying from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can take off from in Dubai. Explore your options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when reserving your flight from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE).
4 hours 5 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport flight.
Borg El Arab Airport is located in Alexandria. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours behind Dubai.
You can pick from 10 direct flights a week between Dubai Airport (DXB) and Borg El Arab Airport (HBE). This is the busiest route, with flydubai offering a 4:10am departure from DXB to HBE.
Your flight from Dubai to HBE won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
In high season, expect longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) operate out of this terminal.
When departing from DXB, you can take a direct flight from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport with flydubai.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between DXB and HBE is flydubai.
The top on-time carrier on this route is flydubai. Its services land without delay 65.57% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dubai to HBE. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dubai Airport (DXB). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
The journey from central Dubai to DXB takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights departing from Dubai Airport, 74.31% land on time at their destination.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can reach DWC from the centre of Dubai in approximately 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to HBE flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 56.64%.
About Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Arriving on a late flight from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport? Grab your bags and head straight to the comfort of a hotel near HBE. Relaxation Villa With Private Pool and Villa Mostafa Sadek, Swimming pool, Tennis & Squash - Borg ElArab Airport Alexandria will have you turning in quicker.
Grab a Borg El Arab Airport rental car and explore Alexandria and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Avis and Sixt are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Right now, $216 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $409. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Dubai to HBE. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on flight tickets from Dubai to HBE.
Find a cheap flight from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
May is the quietest month for flights from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE), while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Alexandria based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Dubai to HBE flight ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Alexandria to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Alexandria
After booking your flight from Dubai to Borg El Arab Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Alexandria:
Bibliotheca Alexandria and Lighthouse of Alexandria are just two of the major attractions to add to your Alexandria itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Cleopatra Beach.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Alexandria. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Gizeh Plateau, Pyramid and giza pyramids.
Giza is another favourite destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres south-east of Alexandria. No journey is complete without visiting أهرامات الجيزة بجمهورية مصر, Giza Plateau and A fun tour.
