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Currency EGPTime in Alexandria 06:47UTC+03:00Country codes EG / EGY
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Alexandria. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
14 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Graeco-Roman Museum
Graeco-Roman Museum is one option for your time in Alexandria. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque
Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque is one option for your time in Alexandria. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Shallalat Gardens
Shallalat Gardens is one option for your time in Alexandria. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral (Alexandria)
Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral (Alexandria) is one option for your time in Alexandria. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Alexandria National Museum
Alexandria National Museum is one option for your time in Alexandria. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Sadat Museum
Sadat Museum is one option for your time in Alexandria. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Cathedral of the Annunciation, Alexandria
Cathedral of the Annunciation, Alexandria is one option for your time in Alexandria. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
St. Catherine's Cathedral, Alexandria
St. Catherine's Cathedral, Alexandria is one option for your time in Alexandria. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Alexandria Museum of Fine Arts
Alexandria Museum of Fine Arts is one option for your time in Alexandria. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Attarine Mosque
Attarine Mosque is one option for your time in Alexandria. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Cavafy Museum
Cavafy Museum is one option for your time in Alexandria. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Ras El Tin Palace
Ras El Tin Palace is one option for your time in Alexandria. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Caesareum of Alexandria
Caesareum of Alexandria is one option for your time in Alexandria. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Antirhodos
Antirhodos is one option for your time in Alexandria. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Weather in Alexandria
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HBE
An arrival option for Alexandria
Alexandria International Airport
36.5 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Alexandria. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at HBE
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HBE airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria International Airport | HBE | 36.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
| El Alamein International Airport | DBB | 141.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Sphinx International Airport | SPX | 153.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Cairo International Airport | CAI | 186.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Port Said International Airport | PSD | 221.2 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Capital International Airport | CCE | 223.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Alexandria International Airport
Alexandria · HEBA
Elevation171 ft
Coordinates30.93249, 29.696437
Runways
14L / 32R
11156 × 148 ft
ASP14R / 32L
11155 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
ALEX RADAR122.3 MHz
APP122.8 MHz
TWR119.1 MHz
El Alamein International Airport
El Alamein · HEAL
Elevation154 ft
Coordinates30.924324, 28.46161
Runways
13 / 31
11479 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
GND121.9 MHz
TWR123.4 MHz
Sphinx International Airport
Al Jiza · HESX
Elevation510 ft
Coordinates30.108179, 30.895728
Runways
16R / 34L
11975 × 197 ft
PEMRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Cairo International Airport
Cairo · HECA
Elevation322 ft
Coordinates30.111534, 31.396694
Runways
05C / 23C
13123 × 197 ft
Asphalt05L / 23R
10827 × 197 ft
Asphalt05R / 23L
13124 × 197 ft
AsphaltRadio frequencies
APP119.05 MHz
ATIS122.6 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
VOLMET126.2 MHz
PREFLIGHT120.1 MHz
cairo radio11.3 MHz
TWR118.1 MHz
Volmet124.6 MHz
Port Said International Airport
Port Said · HEPS
Elevation10 ft
Coordinates31.279285, 32.240582
Runways
10 / 28
7707 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
RDO579 MHz
TWR120.7 MHz
Capital International Airport
New Cairo · HECP
Elevation761 ft
Coordinates30.06465, 31.839974
Runways
01L / 19R
11980 × 197 ft
ASP01R / 19L
10531 × 131 ft
ASP02 / 20
10922 × 131 ft
ASPHRadio frequencies
Capital Ground121.925 MHz
Capital Radio5.79 MHz
Capital tower118.9 MHz
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Get around with confidence
Getting around Alexandria
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More ideas for your stay
Browse 14 ideas for Alexandria — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
Browse things to do, food & stays
Graeco-Roman Museum
Directions ↗Graeco-Roman Museum is one option for your time in Alexandria. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque
Directions ↗Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque is one option for your time in Alexandria. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Shallalat Gardens
Directions ↗Shallalat Gardens is one option for your time in Alexandria. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral (Alexandria)
Directions ↗Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral (Alexandria) is one option for your time in Alexandria. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Alexandria National Museum
Directions ↗Alexandria National Museum is one option for your time in Alexandria. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Sadat Museum
Directions ↗Sadat Museum is one option for your time in Alexandria. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Cathedral of the Annunciation, Alexandria
Directions ↗Cathedral of the Annunciation, Alexandria is one option for your time in Alexandria. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
St. Catherine's Cathedral, Alexandria
Directions ↗St. Catherine's Cathedral, Alexandria is one option for your time in Alexandria. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Alexandria Museum of Fine Arts
Directions ↗Alexandria Museum of Fine Arts is one option for your time in Alexandria. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Attarine Mosque
Directions ↗Attarine Mosque is one option for your time in Alexandria. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Cavafy Museum
Directions ↗Cavafy Museum is one option for your time in Alexandria. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Ras El Tin Palace
Directions ↗Ras El Tin Palace is one option for your time in Alexandria. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Caesareum of Alexandria
Directions ↗Caesareum of Alexandria is one option for your time in Alexandria. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Antirhodos
Directions ↗Antirhodos is one option for your time in Alexandria. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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