Flying from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to Beirut Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Alexandria and Beirut are in the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
To ensure you get on your HBE to BEY flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Beirut Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HBE and BEY:
Jeddah Airport
Dammam Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to Beirut Airport (BEY)
Currently, $241 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Beirut Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $474. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HBE to BEY if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Beirut Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from HBE to BEY.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Beirut Airport.
Handy information about Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Of all flights departing from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport, 67% land on time at their destination.
To get to Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport from central Alexandria, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you've booked an early flight from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Beirut Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) at Guesthouse Near HBE Airport Pool. Relaxation Villa With Private Pool is another convenient accommodation option near HBE.
Arriving at Beirut Airport (BEY)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Beirut Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BEY instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Beirut Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Rental to explore Beirut and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Beirut Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Beirut Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
From Beirut Airport, Beirut is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Beirut Airport (BEY)
July is the most popular month for flights from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Beirut Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Beirut in March.
Lock in your flight from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Beirut Airport for August if you'd like to visit Beirut during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HBE to BEY in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Lebanon
Beirut is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Lebanon waiting to be explored. Around 72 kilometres north-east of Beirut, a visit to Tripoli will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like The Great Mosque, Arghoun Shah Mosque and AlSaboun Caravanserai.
Around 40 kilometres south of Beirut, Sidon is another favourite stop in Lebanon. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Saint Louis Castle, Saida land castle and Crusaders Sea Castle.