Travelling from Melbourne to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): What you need to know
Borg El Arab Airport is located in Alexandria. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is nine hours behind Melbourne.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Melbourne to HBE.
Popular months like December or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you'd like to discover another city along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dubai International Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to HBE.
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Borg El Arab Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to HBE flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport touch down at their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Consider staying in a hotel near HBE if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Borg El Arab Airport. Settle into one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Travel at your own speed with a Borg El Arab Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Avis or Sixt and experience more of Alexandria and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Borg El Arab Airport flight.
Getting from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to central Alexandria
Central Alexandria is around 48 kilometres from Borg El Arab Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Currently, $788 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Borg El Arab Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,501. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to HBE. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Melbourne to Borg El Arab Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
December is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE). Plan your visit to Alexandria in May for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Alexandria is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to HBE plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Borg El Arab Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Alexandria
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Alexandria right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Borg El Arab Airport:
Your Alexandria visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions worth exploring include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Alexandria, now it's time to discover more of Egypt. Travel around 177 kilometres southeast to Cairo to check off its must-visit sights. From Gizeh Plateau to TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another great destination in Egypt, head for Giza, about 177 kilometres southeast of Alexandria. Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid are highlights.