Flying from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Borg El Arab Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Istanbul is one hour ahead of Alexandria and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Each week, there are 30 Borg El Arab Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. To get going as soon as possible, jump on the 01:30 EgyptAir flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 17:05 with Turkish Airlines.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your HBE to IST flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
EgyptAir has direct flights from Borg El Arab Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is EgyptAir.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Borg El Arab Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HBE and IST:
Cairo International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Borg El Arab Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight is P9,759. A return ticket is currently P16,040. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HBE to IST.
The cheapest month for flights from Borg El Arab Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
75.72% of flights taking off from Borg El Arab Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Alexandria to Borg El Arab Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Got an early flight from Borg El Arab Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Stay at a hotel close to HBE, like Villa Mostafa Sadek, Swimming pool, Tennis & Squash - Borg ElArab Airport Alexandria. Relaxation Villa With Private Pool will also put you moments from check-in.
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Consider staying in a hotel near IST if you're catching a late Borg El Arab Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the most popular month for flights from Borg El Arab Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Istanbul in February.
Lock in your flight from Borg El Arab Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you'd like to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HBE to IST sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are highlights.