Search Flights from Alexandria to Vienna
Approximate Travel Distance | Approximate Flight Duration | Popular Airlines | Popular Airport |
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2.210
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2 hour
40 min
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Transportation to Alexandria Airport from the City Center
Borg El Arab Airport
The easiest ways to get to Borg El Arab International Airport from Alexandria city center are to take a taxi, use hotel shuttle service or rent a car. Since the traffic in Alexandria can be very heavy, you have to be careful and take the road a bit earlier in order not to miss your flight.
Taxi
You can easily get to Borg El Arab International Airport in about 1 hour by getting on a taxi in the city center. It is suggested that you get on a familiar taxi or ask your hotel to call a reliable taxi for you. You should definitely agree on the fare before getting on a taxi. You can bargain.
Hotel Shuttle
Some hotels in Alexandria offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You can benefit from this service, which is safer than taxis, by making a reservation in advance.
Car Rental
If you have rented a car for your travel, you can arrive at Borg El Arab International Airport in maximum 1 hour under normal traffic conditions by following a straight route through Mehwar Al-Ta’ameir and turning left from the airport turnaround.
Airport Information
Alexandria International Airport is located 7 km southeast of Alexandria city center. Alexandria International Airport has been closed because of major renovations since 2013 and all traffic has been transferred to Borg El Arab International Airport which is located 40 km southeast of the city. Borg El Arab International Airport, which previously offered service for domestic flights and cargo aircrafts, has been undertaking airline traffic of Alexandria and Nile Delta since 2013.
In addition to the airplanes flying from Turkey, Central Asia and North Africa, cargo aircrafts also land at Borg El Arab Airport. The airport, which is located 40 km of Alexandria city center, has all fundamental facilities despite of not being a large airport. At the airport, there are many facilities such as a lounge, duty-free shop, various stores selling souvenirs and clothes and a few cafes.
El Nouzha Airport
In order to get directly to El Nouzha Airport, which is only seven kilometers from the city center of Alexandria, you have to prefer private means of transportation as there are no direct means of public transportation. Therefore, you have to either take a taxi or use the transfer service of your hotel.
Taxi
You can use the taxi to get directly from Alexandria city center, 7 seven kilometers from El Nouzha Airport, but remember that no flights are operated to this airport as of 2017. If the airport reopens to flights again in the future, you can reach El Nouzha Airport by taxi from Alexandria city in a maximum of 10 minutes.
Airport Information
El Nouzha International Airport, located in Alexandria, Egypt, served a total of over 1 million passengers in 2009. El Nouzha Airport, located seven kilometers south east of Alexandria city center, is closed since 2010, so all flights to and from here are routed to the Borg El Arab Airport, which is 40 kilometers southwest of Alexandria and has been the main airport of Alexandria since 2011. Some of the airline companies that have direct flights to Borg El Arab Airport are Turkish Airlines (Istanbul Atatürk), Saudia (Jeddah, Medina, Riyadh), Nile Air (Jeddah, Kuwait, Yanbu), FlyEgypt (Cairo, Dubai, Medina, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Kuwait), Aegean Airlines (Athens) and so on.
Transportation to Vienna City Center from Airport
There are a variety of transportation methods to get to the city from Vienna International Airport, which is located 18 km away. You can get to the city from the airport by taxi, bus, train, and rental car.
Taxi
Taxis are the fastest transportation alternative to get to the city center from Vienna International Airport. Taxis are very convenient and easily accessible at the airport. Taxis are accessible the moment you land, providing quick transportation to the city center. Although taxis are a more expensive method of transportation they are among the most comfortable options.
Train
Taking the train to the city center is the most affordable transportation option and could be the best choice for you. The Vienna S-Bahn train from the airport takes about 25 minutes to get to the city center. The City Airport Train is another train you can take to the city center. This train travels directly to Wien Mitte station. The total trip takes about 16 minutes. The City Airport Train runs every day from 5:30 am to 11:30 pm. The ICE (Intercity-Express) operates between Vienna International Airport and the Main Station. These trains run every 30-minutes.
Bus
Buses are a more affordable transportation option, especially compared to taxis. Buses operate between the airport and various locations in the city. Buses also provide transportation to other cities nearby. With a bus you can get to the city center, Wien West, and Wien Meidling train stations in 20 to 45 minutes.
Car-sharing
Car-sharing is another way to get to the city from Vienna International Airport. You must pay the required fee before entering the vehicle designated to you and then you can be on your way. You can also drop the car off wherever you want. The companies Car2go and Drivenow at the airport provide this service.
Rental Car
Renting a car is a comfortable and quick way to get to the city center from the airport. There are various rental car companies located at the airport. If you want you can drop off your rental vehicle at the rental car offices located in the city or continue to use the vehicle during your trip and return it to the airport before your departure. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Budget, Buchbinder, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Megadrvie, Sixt and Thrifty.
Last Updated: 02 Jan 2017Frequently Asked Questions
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For Alexandria-Vienna flights, you can use Borg El Arab Airport, El Nouzha Airport as departure airport, and Danubepier Hov Airport, Vienna Intl. Airport, Wien Railway Station, Wien Railway Station for arrival.
The flight distance between Alexandria-Vienna is 2210 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour 40 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Alexandria-Vienna flights is Saturday.
