Borg El Arab Airport - HBE Egypt
Borg El Arab Airport is a public airport owned and operated by the Egyptian Airports company and based a few miles from Alexandria, Egypt. It has an airport code of HBE and caters to the people of Alexandria as well as certain areas of the Nile. Borg El Arab Airport has two asphalt runways, each measuring 0.64 miles. Since 2011, it has been Alexandria’s primary commercial airport.
Best Time to Visit
In 2010, Borg El Arab’s newly-furnished facilities were officially inaugurated, after increasing demand from the public for a terminal that could accommodate larger amounts of passengers. Its boat-shaped passenger terminal has four floors, with each floor reserved for a designated part of the commercial flight process. The historic town of El Alamein is an hour away from Borg El Arab Airport, while El-Agamy and Sidi Krir are within 30 minutes away.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The luxurious Hilton Alexandria King’s Ranch is approximately 4 and a half miles away from Borg El Arab Airport. Its elegant exterior overlooks a large outdoor pool. It also features two indoor pools, tall interiors, spacious rooms, and dining areas fit for the best fine dining experience. Families can rent out the King Mariout Paradise Villa and enjoy the privacy and convenience of having their own private vacation home, complete with a game room, an outdoor pool and two floors of balconies overlooking the Alexandria Governorate. You can also stay at the nearby Africana Hotel & Spa or the nearby Tolip Family Club Borg El Arab.
Before its closure in 2011, guests traveled to Alexandria through Alexandria International Airport.
