Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE): what you need to know
Helsinki and Alexandria are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Leave enough time to make your HEL to HBE flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Borg El Arab Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HEL and HBE:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
At the moment, Rs30,179 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Borg El Arab Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs64,628. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HEL to HBE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Borg El Arab Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Borg El Arab Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights taking off from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to HEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Borg El Arab Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Landing late on a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Borg El Arab Airport flight? Grab your luggage and go directly to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two great options close to HBE are Villa Mostafa Sadek, Swimming pool, Tennis & Squash - Borg ElArab Airport Alexandria and Relaxation Villa With Private Pool.
Travel at your own speed with a Borg El Arab Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Avis or Sixt and experience more of Alexandria and beyond.
Booking your ride from Borg El Arab Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to central Alexandria
Borg El Arab Airport to the centre of Alexandria has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
August is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Borg El Arab Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Alexandria in April.
Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Borg El Arab Airport for August if you'd like to visit Alexandria during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to HBE in February. Temperatures average between 11ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Alexandria. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
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.