Flying from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): what you need to know
The timezone in Alexandria is UTC+2, which is two hours behind Muscat.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MCT to HBE flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Muscat International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MCT and HBE:
Dubai Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport flight is C$176. A return plane ticket right now is C$406. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from MCT to HBE, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Muscat International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 85.46% of flights that depart MCT arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Muscat to Muscat International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MCT:
Arriving at Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Arriving on a late Muscat International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport flight? Grab your luggage and head straight to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two great options close to HBE are Villa Mostafa Sadek, Swimming pool, Tennis & Squash - Borg ElArab Airport Alexandria and Relaxation Villa With Private Pool.
Grab a Borg El Arab Airport rental car and explore Alexandria and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Avis and Sixt are top providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Borg El Arab Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to central Alexandria
From Borg El Arab Airport, Alexandria is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Alexandria in April.
Lock in your flight from Muscat International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport for August if you want to go to Alexandria during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MCT to HBE in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
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