Traveling from Alexandria to Birmingham Airport (BHX): What you need to know
Birmingham Airport is located in Birmingham. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is two hours behind Alexandria.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Alexandria to BHX. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as December and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Alexandria
Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Alexandria to BHX. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
HBE is around 48 kilometers from central Alexandria. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Borg El Arab Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Alexandria to Birmingham Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Borg El Arab Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
About Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Have a late flight from Alexandria to Birmingham Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near BHX and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Pick up a Birmingham Airport rental car and discover Birmingham and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Alexandria to Birmingham Airport flight.
Getting from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham Airport is around 14 kilometers from the center of Birmingham. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alexandria to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Right now, $102 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Alexandria to Birmingham Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $430. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Alexandria to BHX. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Alexandria to Birmingham Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Alexandria to BHX.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Alexandria to Birmingham Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Alexandria to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
January is the quietest month for flights from Alexandria to Birmingham Airport (BHX), while August is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Birmingham based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Alexandria to BHX plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Alexandria to Birmingham Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Birmingham
Start your Birmingham trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Alexandria to Birmingham Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Birmingham itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen Birmingham. Around 153 kilometers away to the southeast, well-known attractions include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
If there's time to check out another side of the United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 129 kilometers southwest of Birmingham. Banksey, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol International Balloon Fiesta are among the biggest draws.
