Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great and known in antiquity for its library and its lighthouse. Unlike Cairo's desert setting, the modern city stretches along the sea on a long corniche. The Qaitbay citadel was built in the fifteenth century on the site of the lighthouse counted among the seven wonders, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina opened in 2002 in memory of the ancient library. Turkish Airlines and Pegasus fly direct from both Istanbul airports, and the flight from Istanbul takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
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See flights to Alexandria →When to visit Alexandria
April to June and September to November are the most balanced stretches, with the sea breeze softening the summer heat compared with Cairo. In July and August the city fills with Egyptian holidaymakers and the shore gets very crowded. Winters are mild but wet and windy, unusual for Egypt.
Things to do in Alexandria
The Qaitbay citadel
Tour the citadel built on the site of the ancient lighthouse and see the city from the sea wall.
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Visit the reading hall and exhibitions of the modern library shaped like a tilted disc.
The corniche
Walk the long shore road along the sea and watch the fishing boats.
Kom el Shoqafa
Descend the levels of catacombs where Egyptian, Greek and Roman styles come together.
Pompey's Pillar
See the Roman column raised from a single piece of granite and the sphinxes around it.
The Montaza gardens
Wander the wide seaside grounds of the former royal palace.
Flights from Turkey to Alexandria
Alexandria is served by Borg El Arab Airport (HBE), about 45 km from the city centre and reached in about 50 minutes by airport bus or taxi. There are direct flights from both Istanbul airports.
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Which airport serves Alexandria and how do I reach the city?
Flights land at Borg El Arab Airport (HBE), about 45 km from the centre, reached in about 50 minutes by airport bus or taxi.
Where in Turkiye are there direct flights to Alexandria from?
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus fly direct from both Istanbul airports. The flight from Istanbul takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
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