Alexandria Flights and Travel Guide

Alexandria, Egypt’s “Pearl of the Mediterranean”, is a city of manmade wonders and where one can find some of the oldest relics discovered in modern history. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria has been an important city that’s played host to some of the most impressive structures in ancient history. Superlative attractions in Alexandria include the Pharus and the Alexandria Lighthouse, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. 

Today, Alexandria is still a bustling port city and its pristine beaches along the coast continue to draw tourists and visitors from throughout Egypt and around the world. Alexandria is the second largest city in Egypt after Cairo, and visitors booking flights to Alexandria will have no shortage of activities and cultural pursuits at their beck and call: Join the throngs of passionate football fans taking in a match at one of the four soccer stadiums in town, take a stroll on the sands of Maamoura Beach or just head out into the city streets for a night on the town.

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Alexandria Climate

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When to Fly to Alexandria

Before you book your Alexandria flight, be aware of the dates of Ramadan, the Muslim high holidays. This month of fasting falls at a different time each year and travel to Alexandria during this time is discouraged for the sole reason that you’ll be visiting the city when most shops and restaurants are closed in the day, and when eating or drinking in public is considered to be offensive. 

Peak Season: 

Flights to Alexandria fill up fast from late fall through the end of winter, when European and North American tourists are fleeing the frigid weather for more comfortable temperatures on the North African coast. November through the end of February are the busiest times of year for booking Alexandria flights, to make your reservations months in advance if you’re planning on joining the throngs of tourists flocking to the area. 

Off-peak Season: 

Cheap flights to Alexandria are plentiful in the summertime due to the extreme heat settling along Egypt’s Mediterranean shoreline between May and September. Try booking your Alexandria cheap flight for a trip in early autumn: The summer heat dissipates in the beginning of September, making for pleasant, sunny conditions without the crowds of Cairo-natives who tend to fill up the resorts and hotels in Alexandria in the month of August.

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Getting Around Alexandria

Once your flight to Alexandria lands, take Bus 555 from the arrivals gate to the city center or splurge with the cash you saved on your Alexandria cheap flight with a taxi ride, which can run as high as £80. Alexandria has an affordable, efficient public transportation network that consists of trams: Yellow trams cover the westernmost points of the city, while blue trams go east. Walking is a favored means for getting about the downtown area, but caleches (horse-drawn carriages) and taxis are readily available throughout the city.

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Alexandria Insider Information

• Though the ancient ruins of the Library of Alexandria have long since decayed, the impressive, UNESCO-orchestrated construction of a new Library of Alexandria in its place is a site not to be missed. The library was inaugurated in 2002, and its facilities include the shelf space for over 8 million books, three museums, four galleries and a planetarium, making the Library of Alexandria a great indoor activity for a rainy day. 
• History buffs have been booking flights to Alexandria for years due to the city’s reputation as a treasure trove of antiquities, so make sure you check out one of Alexandria’s many museums during your stay. The Alexandria National Museum, Antiquities Museum and Graeco-Roman Museum all chronicle the illustrious past of the city with their informative, engaging exhibitions and are all located in the downtown area. 
• The Catacombs of Kom as Shuqqafa are one of the most visited sites in Egypt and are considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World. The catacombs make up the largest roman burial ground in Egypt, and the tombs and passages are open for visiting today. Plan a day to explore the Catacombs as well as Pompey’s Pillar, a massive granite pillar looming over the remains of Rhakotis, the original township that eventually would grow into modern day Alexandria. 
• When it comes to nightlife in Alexandria, keep in mind that Alexandria is a predominantly Muslim city and that Muslim norms forbid imbibing in alcohol: Most of the larger nightclubs and discotheques have bars, but don’t be surprised if you see beer or wine omitted from the menu. With that said, party animals booking flights to Alexandria won’t be disappointed, as the city boasts some of the best nightclubs, dance halls and performance venues in Egypt.

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Alexandria Airports

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