Alexandria Airport Borg El Arab International Airport
Borg El Arab International Airport: Alexandria’s Gateway to the World
Location & Overview
Borg El Arab Airport is located near Borg El Arab, about 40 kilometres from Alexandria, the airport also serves people living in the surrounding Nile Delta region.
Closing El Nouzha Airport for renovations in 2010 and still not finishing them has made Borg El Arab the city's only functional airport.
History & Development
Opened in 1998, Borg El Arab Airport served this purpose when Cairo International Airport reached its passenger and cargo limits. A major expansion carried out in 2009 for $97 million improved both the airport’s ability to serve more guests and the quality of its facilities, where a new terminal building was built.
With the expansion, the airport could serve up to 2 million passengers each year. Both airlines and destinations are considered.
Borg El Arab Airport serves as a hub for several airlines, including:
- Air Arabia Egypt
- EgyptAir
- Gulf Air
- Turkish Airlines
- Royal Jordanian
- Libyan Airlines
These carriers offer flights to various destinations across the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond.
Facilities & Services
There is just one terminal at the airport that includes vital services.
There are two asphalt runways, 3,400 meters each, built to handle different types of aircraft.
Services for Travellers.
Duty-free shops
A food court featuring many different restaurants
Customers can use banking services, like transfers and exchange their money.
Rentals are available, including taxis and private limousines, for those who want that.
Bus shuttles that carry people to Alexandria and nearby towns
The net contains offices where you can book your hotel and tours.
Areas that can serve up to 400 vehicles
Wi-Fi is provided, but only for 15 minutes; after that, extra access comes at a fee.
The Pearl Lounge in Terminal 2 has refreshments, Wi-Fi, and seats for visitors to sit in comfortably, but you can only use these for up to three hours.
Ground Transportation
Airport visitors can get to the airport by taxi, car, or bus.
Regular airport buses run from the airport to both the city centre and the surrounding areas.
Taxis and Limousines: Hire them right outside the airport offices.
Car Rentals: Some car rental agencies are available right at the airport location.
Vehicles can be scheduled in advance by hotels and tour companies for their guests.
Travel Tips
For some countries, tourists do not need a visa before leaving; look into your own before travelling.
You should visit official currency counters at the airport if you want better exchange rates.
Security: Although several security steps are implemented, travellers have noticed that the rules in Asia might differ from those in other parts of the world; always stay calm.
Borg El Arab International Airport is important for Alexandria by allowing travellers easy access to countries around the globe. If you’re flying in for business or pleasure, the airport is the perfect starting point to discover Alexandria and the whole Nile Delta area.
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