Cheap flights from Colombo to Alexandria from £344

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1 stop
Mon, Jul 27
Colombo CMBAlexandria HBE
£344
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Mon, Jul 27
Colombo CMBAlexandria HBE
£349
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23
Colombo CMBAlexandria HBE
£355
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 27
Colombo CMBAlexandria HBE
£369
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Colombo CMBAlexandria HBE
£376
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Wed, Jul 22
Colombo CMBAlexandria HBE
£425
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Mon, Jul 27 – Thu, Jul 30
Colombo CMBAlexandria HBE
£588
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Thu, Jul 23 – Tue, Jul 28
Colombo CMBAlexandria HBE
£698
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23 – Wed, Jul 29
Colombo CMBAlexandria HBE
£698
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23 – Mon, Jul 27
Colombo CMBAlexandria HBE
£698
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22 – Sun, Jul 26
Colombo CMBAlexandria HBE
£717
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Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
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How much do flights to Alexandria cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£344

Cheapest round-trip

£588

Average round-trip

£643

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Air Arabia

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
Bandaranaike International
Arrive to
Borg El Arab
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Egyptian Museum - The Pyramids of Giza

Check-in for a flight from Colombo to Alexandria

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Jazeera AirwaysJZRJ9No

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 Jul
29°C26°C
19 Jul
31°C26°C
Monday
13 Jul
29°C26°C
20 Jul
31°C25°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
29°C25°C
21 Jul
28°C25°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
28°C25°C
22 Jul
29°C25°C
Thursday
16 Jul
29°C25°C
23 Jul
30°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
30°C25°C
24 Jul
29°C26°C
Saturday
18 Jul
30°C26°C
25 Jul
30°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Air Arabia, Fly Dubai, Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines, and Jazeera Airways. Colombo and Alexandria have 400 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 Colombo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Bangkok, Malé, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bali, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Singapore, Denpasar, Chennai, Birmingham, Goa, Tel Aviv, Phuket City, Abu Dhabi, Phuket Province, Mumbai, Perth.
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 Colombo?
Colombo is mainly served by Bandaranaike International. But there are other airports nearby, including Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Kelani River-Peliyagoda Waterdrome, Dandugama Sea Plane Base.
What airports are near Colombo?
The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Sigiriya, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala.
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 Colombo and Alexandria?
Currently, you can fly between Colombo and Alexandria with Air Arabia, Fly Dubai, Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Jazeera Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Colombo and Alexandria?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Colombo 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 Colombo and Alexandria?
Traveling between Colombo 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 Colombo?
There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Sigiriya, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala
How many airports are there near Alexandria?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Alexandria depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Alexandria arrive?
What time do flights between Colombo and Alexandria depart?
What time do flights between Colombo and Alexandria arrive?

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