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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Istanbul Airport and Alexandria.

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Alexandria usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Alexandria Borg El Arab (HBE).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £44–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Istanbul Airport to Alexandria route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £243 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £357, a difference of £114. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Alexandria route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 27 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Alexandria flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Alexandria:

• Earliest: departs at 00:40 and lands at 02:56
• Latest: departs at 08:10 and lands at 10:26.

The flight takes about 2h 16m.

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Alexandria takes 2h 16m, covering 717 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £258 to £569. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Alexandria are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £276, which is 83% above the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to Alexandria flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £11 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Avis
· Sixt
· Final Rentals
· GREEN MOTION
· Budget

Return flights from Istanbul Airport to Alexandria range from £251 to £304, with an average of £270 over the past 12 months. Anything below £251 counts as a good deal.