Flying from Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): What you need to know
Put your vacation plans into action by considering where you'll board your flight from Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the two main airports in Istanbul.
The average time for a direct Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport flight is 2 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Alexandria is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Istanbul. Borg El Arab Airport is located in Alexandria.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) is the most popular route, with 9 direct services every week. Travel from IST to HBE on Turkish Airlines's 12:40am departure.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Istanbul to HBE.
In high season, expect longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) depart from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier operates services from IST.
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from IST to HBE.
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) flight ticket out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Work out whether departing from SAW makes the most sense for you.
Pegasus operates direct flights from Istanbul to HBE leaving from SAW. Book your favourite window seat and arrive at your destination in a single journey.
Pegasus is the top choice for travellers flying from SAW to HBE.
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Start your vacation sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to HBE flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
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Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
C$114 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport. Return flights start from C$242. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap flights from Istanbul to HBE by booking nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport tickets is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
August is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE). Plan your visit to Alexandria in May if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Alexandria is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Istanbul to HBE flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport in February when temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Alexandria
Start your Alexandria trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Borg El Arab Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
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