Cheap flights to Alexandria
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Quick summary
Country
Egypt
Continent
Africa
Airport
HBE
Currency
Egyptian pound
Time zone
UTC+2
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A different Egypt
Alexandria, Greco-Roman and Mediterranean
Egypt's second-largest city was founded by Alexander the Great in April 331 BC and became the capital of the Ptolemaic Kingdom, at one time the most populous city in the ancient world. There are no pharaonic friezes or desert here: the heritage is Greco-Roman, the front is the sea, and the mood is more cosmopolitan and relaxed than Cairo.
Greeks and then other Europeans settled here from the 19th century, and in the early 20th century the city became a home for novelists and poets. Most of them left after the 1956 Suez Crisis, but the sea breeze remains: in summer Egyptians come to escape Cairo's heat.
In the footsteps of the Ptolemies
The Library and the Lighthouse, two vanished legends
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The modern library pays tribute to the legendary Great Library, which faced destruction during Caesar's siege in 47 BC. The new building has become one of the symbols of the city, and English-language tours are offered.
Qaitbay Citadel
Founded in 1477 by the Mamluk Sultan Qa'it Bay, the fort stands on the site of the Pharos lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, which an earthquake destroyed in the 14th century. Much of the stone of the ruined lighthouse was reused for the fort.
Underground and under the sun
Kom el-Shoqafa Catacombs and Pompey's Pillar
| Site | What to know |
|---|---|
| Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa | A multi-level necropolis with a large spiral staircase and sarcophagi, discovered by accident in 1900 and mixing Egyptian, Greek and Roman symbols |
| Pompey's Pillar | A Roman triumphal column on the ancient acropolis, with a granite shaft of roughly 27 metres |
| Kom el-Dikka | The only Roman amphitheatre in Egypt, with about 13 tiers |
| Graeco-Roman Museum | The natural complement to a visit devoted to ancient Alexandria |
Don't forget the Royal Jewelry Museum, which shows jewellery from the Egyptian monarchy between 1805 and 1952, and the Montaza Palace gardens along the shore, where the Salamlek was built in 1892 and the Haramlik in 1925.
By the water
The Corniche, seafood and old cafes
Promenade, fish and local life
The Corniche follows the Mediterranean and is lined with restaurants. Seafood is the star, and the local touch is koshary topped with Alexandrian fried liver. Try the stretchy Alexandrian ice cream near Qaitbay and an om ali at Trianon, a cafe open since 1905. Trams run along the seafront, and yellow tram line 25 links Raml Station to Fort Qait Bey.
Beaches
Montazah and Maamoura, away from the centre
Beaches are not Alexandria's main draw. Maamoura and Montazah are the summer favourites, crowded with Egyptian families and with an entry fee, and visitors report plastic litter in the water in summer.
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Getting there
Borg El Arab airport and the train from Cairo
Alexandria Borg El Arab
The airport that serves Alexandria, about 45 km from downtown with no public transport, so plan on a taxi.
From Cairo, non-stop trains take about 2 hours 40 minutes and express trains about 3 hours. Further west along the same coast, El Alamein opens a very different chapter, that of the Second World War.
In pictures
Alexandria in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Alexandria
Which airport serves Alexandria?
Alexandria Borg El Arab (HBE), about 45 km from downtown. Many visitors also arrive in Cairo and take the train, which takes about 3 hours.
What should I see first in Alexandria?
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel on the site of the old lighthouse, the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, the Graeco-Roman Museum and the Corniche.
When is the best time to visit Alexandria?
Spring (March to June) and autumn (September to November). Summer is the busiest season, when Egyptians come to escape Cairo's heat.
Can you swim in Alexandria?
Yes, at Maamoura and Montazah, but beaches are a side attraction and can be crowded and strewn with plastic in summer.
How much does a flight to Alexandria usually cost?
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