Flying from Paris to Alexandria: what you need to know
Organising your flight from Paris to Alexandria begins with finding the right airport to kick off your trip. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main terminals in Paris.
Disembark at Borg El Arab Airport (HBE), the chief entry point to Alexandria.
Alexandria's timezone is UTC+2, making Alexandria one hour ahead of Paris.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your Paris to Alexandria flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Alexandria
To find cheap Paris to Alexandria flights, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Paris to Alexandria across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Paris to Alexandria by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' Paris to Alexandria flights.
Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
We make it a breeze to find a Paris to Alexandria flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Paris to Alexandria or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your Paris to Alexandria flight. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these options between Paris Orly Airport and Alexandria:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
On public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Paris to Alexandria? Kick back in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your adventure officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
The street address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
BVA is around 72 kilometres from central Paris. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Make catching an early Paris to Alexandria flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to your departure gate with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance record of BVA is 66.39%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Alexandria
Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Alexandria. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 50 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Paris to Alexandria. Book one of these accommodation options near HBE instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Borg El Arab Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Avis or Sixt and explore beyond Alexandria's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Borg El Arab Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Best time to go to Alexandria
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Paris to Alexandria. August is the most popular month to travel to Alexandria. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your Paris to Alexandria tickets, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Alexandria, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Paris to Alexandria in February when temperatures average between 11ºC and 21ºC.
More about Alexandria
Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Alexandria, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Alexandria:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar are essential stops on your Alexandria itinerary.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Alexandria, now it's time to discover other parts of Egypt. Journey about 177 kilometres south-east to Cairo to check off its popular sights. From giza pyramids to Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 177 kilometres south-east of Alexandria, Giza is another essential stop in Egypt. Start your sightseeing at Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.