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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.

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.

You can go to the city center from Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport by using public transportation as well as you can benefit from taxi, airport shuttle services or hotel shuttle services. If you need a special means of transportation to make you feel comfortable during your entire trip, you can also take advantage of car rental alternative.

Taxi

You can see the taxis when you exit the airport through the gate 5 of the luggage delivery area in the arrival terminal of the airport. Taking a taxi to reach the city center from the airport costs about 34 dollars.

Shuttle Service

If you want to benefit from the extremely comfortable private shuttle services going to the main points of the city center or hotels, you need to pay 24 dollars for a one-way trip. If you want to return in the same way, you can buy a round trip ticket in return for 36 dollars. Shuttle service is provided by a wide variety of vehicles ranging from minivans to limousines according to you preference. For further information, you can ask for help at the shuttle desk in the luggage delivery area.

Rent a car

You should get on the shuttle services that depart every 5 to 10 minutes depending on the density in front of the airport if you want to get to the area where you can rent a car. Here you can rent an affordable car by agreeing with one of the 10 different car rental companies. You can reach the city center in about 20 minutes by driving through I-75 N motorway.

Bus

You can see the bus stops when you exit through the eastern gate of the luggage delivery area. The bus service is provided from 5 a.m. until midnight. You should take the bus 2X to reach the city center.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Some hotels in Cincinnati have their own shuttle services. Some of these hotels offer the shuttle service for their guests free of charge. If you contact your hotel in advance, you can get there quite comfortably by making a reservation.

Just like the city centre can be reached from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport via public transportation, taxi, airport shuttle service, and hotel shuttle service are also viable options. If you need a more comfortable means of transportation to ensure a pleasant trip, renting a vehicle from the airport would be a good alternative.

Taxi

You can see taxis parked outside of exit gate 5, which is situated at the arrivals terminal’s baggage claim area. The taxi fare from the airport to the city centre costs around 34 dollars.

Shuttle Service

To benefit from the extremely comfortable private shuttle service to hotels and key points in the city centre, you should purchase a one-way ticket for 24 dollars, or a round-trip ticket for 36 dollars. Passengers planning to use private shuttle services can choose from a range of vehicles, including minivans and limousines. A desk providing detailed information on shuttle services is located at the baggage claim area.

Car Rental

You have to use a shuttle bus, which departs every 5 to 10 minutes from outside the main entrance, to reach the offices of car rental agencies. With more than 10 different car rental companies, you can find a suitable vehicle to fit your budget. Drive along Interstate 75 North (I-75 N) to reach the city centre, which takes approximately 20 minutes.

Bus

You will come across bus stations when you exit from the east gate of the baggage claim area. Buses from the airport to downtown Cincinnati operate from 05.00 until midnight. You must use bus route 2X to reach the city centre. 

Hotel Shuttle Service

Some accommodation options in Cincinnati offer hotel shuttle services; a very comfortable form of transportation. While some hotels provide this service for free, others charge extra. Find out if your hotel provides transportation services and book in advance.