Egypt's second city gateway on the Mediterranean coast.
Opened
1935
Location
Alexandria, Egypt
Alexandria International Airport, known by the ICAO code HEAX and formerly associated with the IATA code HBE, serves the historic city of Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city and major Mediterranean port. The airport handles both domestic and international traffic, connecting Alexandria to destinations across the Arab world and Europe.
The airport has undergone periodic modernization efforts to expand its capacity and improve passenger facilities. It plays a complementary role to Cairo International Airport, serving travelers in the Nile Delta and northern Egypt region.
Alexandria is also served by Borg El Arab Airport (HBE officially reassigned), which has increasingly handled more traffic in recent years, while HEAX continues to operate as the closer, older facility to the city center.
Terminals
The airport operates with a modest terminal layout suited to its regional traffic volumes, handling both domestic and international passengers.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by taxi and private car from central Alexandria, with limited public transport options connecting to the city.
Airlines here
EgyptAir is the primary carrier operating at the airport, alongside regional Arab carriers serving destinations in the Middle East and North Africa.
Notable facts
- ›One of Egypt's oldest airports, with origins dating to the 1930s.
- ›Located closer to Alexandria's city center than the newer Borg El Arab Airport.
- ›Serves as an alternative gateway to the Nile Delta region.
- ›IATA code HBE is now more commonly associated with Borg El Arab Airport.
- ›Handles a mix of domestic routes and select international services.
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