Travelling from Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is two hours behind Alexandria.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Alexandria to EDI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like December and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Alexandria
Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Alexandria to EDI. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Travelling from central Alexandria to HBE takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Borg El Arab Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of the departures from Borg El Arab Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you have a late flight from Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near EDI:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz to explore Edinburgh and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport flight.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Central Edinburgh is about 11 kilometres from Edinburgh Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
At the moment, ج.م. 5,657 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 12,564. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Alexandria to EDI if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport ticket.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Alexandria to EDI is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a price drop.
Find a cheap flight from Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport by using filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). October is the peak month for travel to Edinburgh. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in January.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Book your Alexandria to EDI plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Edinburgh
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Edinburgh right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Castle Rock are must-do's during your Edinburgh adventure.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Edinburgh has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a visit to Manchester will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown.
Preston is another standout destination in the United Kingdom and is around 241 kilometres south of Edinburgh. No trip is complete without visiting Brockholes, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden.
