Travelling from Milan to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Milan. Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Milan to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) departing from here.
Borg El Arab Airport is located in Alexandria. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Milan.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Milan to HBE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Milan to HBE departing from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Milan Malpensa Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Milan to Borg El Arab Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to Milan Malpensa Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Planning to leave from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)? Direct Milan to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) plane tickets are available from here.
From BGY, direct flights from Milan to HBE are offered by Air Arabia Egypt.
On the BGY to HBE route, Air Arabia Egypt is the preferred choice for many passengers.
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Milan to Borg El Arab Airport, browse these options when taking off from Milan Bergamo Airport:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
You can arrive at BGY from the centre of Milan in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Milan to HBE flight? Relax in a hotel near Milan Bergamo Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Milan Bergamo Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that depart from this airport arrive on schedule.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
LIN is around 8 kilometres from central Milan. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 20 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Milano Linate Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Milan to Borg El Arab Airport flight:
LIN has a stellar on-time arrivals rating of 84%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on track and reach your destination as planned.
About Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Milan to Borg El Arab Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near HBE instead:
To get the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Milan to Borg El Arab Airport flight.
Getting from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to central Alexandria
Borg El Arab Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Alexandria. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Currently, $176 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Borg El Arab Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $549. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Milan to HBE, book your plane ticket six months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for picking up cheap Milan to Borg El Arab Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Milan to Borg El Arab Airport by using filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Milan to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. November is the quietest month to go to Alexandria. July is when most people book flights from Milan to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Milan to HBE plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Alexandria, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Borg El Arab Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 21ºC.
More about Alexandria
After booking your flight from Milan to Borg El Arab Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Alexandria:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Alexandria when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Bibliotheca Alexandria followed by Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Alexandria, now it's time to explore other corners of Egypt. Travel about 177 kilometres southeast to Cairo to tick off its leading attractions. From Gizeh Plateau to TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Egypt, consider Giza, about 177 kilometres southeast of Alexandria. Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid are among the biggest draws.
