Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Alexandria from £535

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Alexandria from £535

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Wed, Jun 17
Johannesburg JNBAlexandria HBE
£535
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Wed, Jun 17
Johannesburg JNBAlexandria HBE
£560
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Fri, Jun 12
Johannesburg JNBAlexandria HBE
£568
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Sun, Jun 14
Johannesburg JNBAlexandria HBE
£580
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Sat, Jun 13
Johannesburg JNBAlexandria HBE
£586
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Tue, Jun 16
Johannesburg JNBAlexandria HBE
£593
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Thu, Jun 18 – Tue, Jun 23
Johannesburg JNBAlexandria HBE
£931
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Fri, Jun 12 – Thu, Jun 18
Johannesburg JNBAlexandria HBE
£1,051
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Fri, Jun 12 – Thu, Jun 18
Johannesburg JNBAlexandria HBE
£1,075
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Fri, Jun 12 – Wed, Jun 17
Johannesburg JNBAlexandria HBE
£1,084
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Sat, Jun 13 – Wed, Jun 17
Johannesburg JNBAlexandria HBE
£1,100
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Fri, Jun 12 – Wed, Jun 17
Johannesburg JNBAlexandria HBE
£1,116
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How much do flights to Alexandria cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£535

Cheapest round-trip

£931

Average round-trip

£1,182

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Qatar Airways

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
O. R. Tambo 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 Johannesburg to Alexandria

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes

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
31 May
25°C21°C
7 Jun
25°C21°C
Monday
1 Jun
26°C21°C
8 Jun
26°C22°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
28°C21°C
9 Jun
26°C22°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
28°C22°C
10 Jun
26°C22°C
Thursday
4 Jun
27°C22°C
11 Jun
27°C22°C
Friday
5 Jun
27°C21°C
12 Jun
27°C23°C
Saturday
6 Jun
27°C22°C
13 Jun
27°C23°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Alexandria. The most popular airlines for this route are Qatar Airways, Fly Safair, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai, and Ethiopian Airlines. Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
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 Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
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 Johannesburg and Alexandria?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Alexandria with Qatar Airways, Fly Safair, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai, Ethiopian Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Alexandria?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Alexandria?
Traveling between Johannesburg 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 Alexandria?
There are a number of airports in and around Alexandria. The main one is Borg El Arab and other nearby airports include Cairo International, El Alamein International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Alexandria depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Alexandria arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Alexandria depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Alexandria arrive?

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