Cheap flights from Basel to Alexandria from £221

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3 stops
Wed, Apr 29
Basel BSLAlexandria HBE
£221
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Wed, Apr 29
Basel BSLAlexandria HBE
£221
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3 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Basel BSLAlexandria HBE
£226
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Basel BSLAlexandria HBE
£233
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2 stops
Sun, May 3
Basel BSLAlexandria HBE
£238
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3 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Basel BSLAlexandria HBE
£241
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2 stops
Sat, May 2 – Wed, May 6
Basel BSLAlexandria HBE
£384
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Sun, May 3 – Wed, May 6
Basel BSLAlexandria HBE
£412
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2 stops
Sun, May 3 – Wed, May 6
Basel BSLAlexandria HBE
£433
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2 stops
Sun, May 3 – Thu, May 7
Basel BSLAlexandria HBE
£447
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2 stops
Fri, May 1 – Wed, May 6
Basel BSLAlexandria HBE
£459
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Sun, May 3 – Thu, May 7
Basel BSLAlexandria HBE
£470
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How much do flights to Alexandria cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£221

Cheapest round-trip

£384

Average round-trip

£489

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

easyJet

Getting from Alexandria's airport to the city center

The fastest option is taxi or ride-hailing, while budget travelers often choose public buses.

Alexandria is served by Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE), located approximately 40 km southwest of the city center. This airport handles both domestic and international flights to Egypt's second largest city. For airport transfers to city center destinations, travelers can choose from taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours on the desert highway connecting the airport to Alexandria's urban areas.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-75 min

E£400-E£600 (negotiated fare; confirm before departure)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

45-75 min

E£300-E£500 (app-based pricing; surge may apply)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

transparent pricing

45-75 min

E£300-E£500 (app-based pricing; surge may apply)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

local ride-hailing option

60-90 min

E£20-E£50 (cash only; limited luggage space)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-70 min

E£600-E£1,000 (pre-booked; fixed price)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

45-75 min

E£800-E£1,500 (per day; fuel extra)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in EGP (Egyptian Pound); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Borg El Arab Airport is located 40 km from central Alexandria via the desert highway.
  • Taxi fares should be negotiated before departure; agree on the price in advance.
  • Ride-hailing apps (Uber, Careem) offer transparent pricing and are widely available.
  • Public bus services may have limited schedules and luggage capacity.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Alexandria

Depart from
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
Arrive to
Borg El Arab
Average flights per week
133
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Egyptian Museum - The Pyramids of Giza

Check-in for a flight from Basel to Alexandria

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
easyJetEZYU2Yes
PegasusPGTPCNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Air ArabiaABYG9No
RyanairRYRFRNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Alexandria

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January18°C13°C
February18°C13°C
March20°C14°C
April23°C16°C
May26°C19°C
June28°C22°C
July30°C24°C
August30°C25°C
September29°C24°C
October27°C21°C
November23°C18°C
December19°C15°C
Hottest Month
30°C
August
Coldest month
13°C
February
Sunny days
354
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
20°C16°C
19 Apr
20°C16°C
Monday
13 Apr
21°C15°C
20 Apr
20°C16°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
22°C14°C
21 Apr
21°C16°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
23°C16°C
22 Apr
21°C16°C
Thursday
16 Apr
28°C18°C
23 Apr
21°C15°C
Friday
17 Apr
23°C18°C
24 Apr
21°C17°C
Saturday
18 Apr
20°C17°C
25 Apr
20°C17°C
Travelers usually depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, or Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR when they travel from Basel to Alexandria. The most popular airlines for this route are easyJet, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Air Arabia, and Ryanair. Basel and Alexandria have 133 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Alexandria, consider visiting Egyptian Museum, and The Pyramids of Giza.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Basel?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Basel and London, Edinburgh, Warsaw, Budapest, Manchester, Bucharest, Pristina, Birmingham, Glasgow, Barcelona, Istanbul, Tel Aviv, Tirana, Sofia, Bristol, Belfast, Iași, Madrid, Skopje, Lisbon.
What are the most popular routes to and from Alexandria?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Alexandria and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Abu Dhabi, Amman, Bristol, Edinburgh, Dubai, Kuwait City, Jeddah, Riyadh, Oslo, Casablanca, Sharm El Sheikh, Athens, Istanbul, Manama, Prague, Copenhagen, Stockholm.
Which airports are there in Basel?
Basel is mainly served by EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg. But there are other airports nearby, including Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR.
What airports are near Basel?
The main airport in Basel is EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg. It is also served by Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg, Friedrichshafen, Saarbrücken, Dole–Jura, Metz–Nancy–Lorraine.
What airports are near Alexandria?
The main airport in Alexandria is Borg El Arab. It is also served by Cairo International, El Alamein International.
Which airlines fly between Basel and Alexandria?
Currently, you can fly between Basel and Alexandria with easyJet, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Air Arabia, Ryanair.
When’s the best time to travel between Basel and Alexandria?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Basel and Alexandria, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Basel and Alexandria?
Traveling between Basel and Alexandria, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Basel?
There are a number of airports in and around Basel. The main one is EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and other nearby airports include Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg, Friedrichshafen, Saarbrücken, Dole–Jura, Metz–Nancy–Lorraine
How many airports are there near Alexandria?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Basel and Alexandria depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Basel and Alexandria arrive?
What time do flights between Basel and Alexandria depart?
What time do flights between Basel and Alexandria arrive?

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