# HBE — Alexandria (Borg El Arab International)

> HBE (Borg El Arab International) is the main international airport serving Alexandria, Egypt. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/hbe-alexandria

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Uber or Careem to central Alexandria
- **Typical fare:** EGP 300–450
- **Journey time:** 45–70 min
- **Pickup point:** Designated rideshare zone
- **Key warning:** The taxi rank quotes EGP 700+ for a EGP 350 ride. Use the app.
- **Fare reality (HBE → central Alexandria):** expected EGP 300–450 · concerning EGP 600+ · likely scam EGP 800 flat quote
- **Overall risk:** low — Small airport 45 km from central Alexandria. Uber and Careem both work.
- **Last updated:** July 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of HBE, ranked

1. **Uber / Careem** _(recommended)_ — cost EGP 300–450, journey 45–70 min, wait 5–15 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Fair pricing; Card on file; Tracked
   - Cons: Longer wait late at night
2. **Airport shuttle bus** — cost EGP 30, journey 75–90 min, wait Every 60 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest option
   - Cons: Slow; Sparse schedule
3. **Airport taxi** — cost EGP 500–800, journey 45–70 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Pros: 24/7
   - Cons: 2× app rate

## First 30 minutes after landing at HBE

1. Withdraw EGP at ATM
2. Open Uber or Careem
3. Walk to designated rideshare pickup zone
4. Confirm the pickup point in-app
5. Have small EGP for tip (~20 EGP)

## Common scams at HBE

- **Taxi rank flat quote** (medium risk): Rank drivers quote EGP 700–800 flat to Alexandria. _How to avoid:_ Use Uber/Careem from designated zone.

## Payment warnings at HBE

- Refuse EUR/USD pricing
- Small EGP notes for tips

## Arrival checklist for HBE

- Uber/Careem app installed
- Small EGP notes
- Hotel address in Arabic script backup

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Last updated: July 2026

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