Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) serves Alexandria as the city’s main international gateway, handling a mix of scheduled and seasonal flights. The airport has passenger terminals serving both full-service and low-cost carriers, with EgyptAir and several regional airlines operating regular connections to Cairo, European cities and Gulf destinations. Travelers can check the online flight board for real-time arrivals and departures, and should allow extra time for security and customs during peak summer and holiday periods. Ground transport includes taxis, shuttles and car hire for easy access to Alexandria and surrounding areas.
Frequently asked questions
The IATA airport code for Borg El Arab International Airport is HBE.
The ICAO code for Borg El Arab International Airport is HEBA.
Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) is located in Alexandria, Egypt.
The local time zone at Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) is Africa/Cairo (GMT+3).
About 20 scheduled departures were counted at Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.
For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.
The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.