Search Flights from Alexandria to Cairo

Quick Flight Summary from Alexandria to Cairo

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    EGP 11,100
  • Direct flight duration 12 hour 20 min
  • Arrival airports CAI / CCE / SPX
  • Best days to book Thursday, Tuesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    EGP 18,562

Cheapest flights from Alexandria to Cairo

Best Price

Air Cairo

Air Cairo
27 Aug, Thu11:40
Alexandria – Cairo
12h 20m
1 stop
HBE–CAI
EGP 11,100
Shortest Flight

Air Cairo

Air Cairo
8 Sep, Tue04:45
Alexandria – Cairo
6h 45m
1 stop
HBE–CAI
EGP 26,026

Last update: 09 August 2026 03:47

Estimated Prices for Alexandria to Cairo Flights

Cheapest Day27 August Thursday
Best Price
EGP 11,502
Average Price
EGP 11,502
EGP 11,502
EGP 11,502
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Key Features of the Airlines

  • EgyptAir
    • Star Alliance Member
    • Complimentary Meals
    • 2x23kg Baggage
  • Flynas
    • Best LCC Middle East
    • Flexible Rebooking
    • Wide Domestic Network
  • Nile Air
    • Egypt-KSA Specialist
    • 30kg Free Baggage
    • Full Service Included
  • flyadeal
    • Lowest Fares
    • Hajj & Umrah Specialist
    • Easy Mobile Booking
  • Saudia
    • Full Service with Meals
    • 23kg Free Baggage
    • SkyTeam Member

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Alexandria City Center

Borg El Arab Airport

The easiest ways to get to Borg El Arab International Airport from Alexandria city center are to take a taxi, use hotel shuttle service or rent a car. Since the traffic in Alexandria can be very heavy, you have to be careful and take the road a bit earlier in order not to miss your flight.

Taxi

You can easily get to Borg El Arab International Airport in about 1 hour by getting on a taxi in the city center. It is suggested that you get on a familiar taxi or ask your hotel to call a reliable taxi for you. You should definitely agree on the fare before getting on a taxi. You can bargain.

Hotel Shuttle

Some hotels in Alexandria offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You can benefit from this service, which is safer than taxis, by making a reservation in advance.

Car Rental

If you have rented a car for your travel, you can arrive at Borg El Arab International Airport in maximum 1 hour under normal traffic conditions by following a straight route through Mehwar Al-Ta’ameir and turning left from the airport turnaround.

Airport Information

Alexandria International Airport is located 7 km southeast of Alexandria city center. Alexandria International Airport has been closed because of major renovations since 2013 and all traffic has been transferred to Borg El Arab International Airport which is located 40 km southeast of the city. Borg El Arab International Airport, which previously offered service for domestic flights and cargo aircrafts, has been undertaking airline traffic of Alexandria and Nile Delta since 2013.

In addition to the airplanes flying from Turkey, Central Asia and North Africa, cargo aircrafts also land at Borg El Arab Airport. The airport, which is located 40 km of Alexandria city center, has all fundamental facilities despite of not being a large airport. At the airport, there are many facilities such as a lounge, duty-free shop, various stores selling souvenirs and clothes and a few cafes.

Transportation to Cairo City Center from Airport

Cairo Intl. Airport

Cairo International Airport is located approximately 22 kilometers from the city center. Many transportation options are available, including:

Taxi

Taxi is the fastest and most comfortable transportation option for traveling to the city center from Cairo International Airport. Make sure that taxis are metered and confirm with the driver before your trip. Also, you can use ride-hailing services as a more convenient alternative.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels offer hotel shuttle services to provide transportation from the airport. Make sure to double-check during booking if the hotel provides this service paid or free.

Car Rental

Car rental companies are available within the airport. This is one of the most comfortable options for traveling to Cairo from the airport. Make sure you have a valid international driving permit before renting a car.

Cairo Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Saturday
8 Aug
Clear
37°23°
Today
Sunday
9 Aug
Clear
38°24°
Monday
10 Aug
Clear
39°24°
Tuesday
11 Aug
Clear
40°25°
Wednesday
12 Aug
Clear
41°27°

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Alexandria-Cairo flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Alexandria-Cairo flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Alexandria-Cairo flights, you can use Borg El Arab Airport as departure airport, and Cairo Intl. Airport, Capital Intl. Airport, Sphinx Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Alexandria-Cairo is 179 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 50 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Alexandria-Cairo flights is Monday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Air Cairo starts from approximately EGP 11,502.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Air Cairo
EGP 11,502
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Penalty-Free Change (up to 24 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 24 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 09.08.2026

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