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Quick Flight Summary from Colombo to Alexandria

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $ 1,166
  • Direct flight duration 22 hour 30 min
  • Arrival airports HBE / ALY
  • Best days to book Saturday, Thursday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $ 869

Cheapest flights from Colombo to Alexandria

Shortest Flight

Flydubai

Flydubai
22 Aug, Sat11:15
Colombo – Alexandria
14h 20m
2 stop
CMBHBE

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
17 Sep, Thu06:50
Colombo – Alexandria
22h 30m
1 stop
CMBHBE

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
31 Aug, Mon06:50
Colombo – Alexandria
22h 30m
1 stop
CMBHBE

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
19 Sep, Sat06:50
Colombo – Alexandria
22h 30m
1 stop
CMBHBE

Last update: 16 August 2026 09:14

Estimated Prices for Colombo to Alexandria Flights

Cheapest Day19 September Saturday
Best Price
$ 1,135
Average Price
$ 1,135
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Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Colombo City Center

Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

It is only possible to reach the airport from Colombo city center by bus and taxi. Alternatively, you can also travel with private cars that can be rented from car rental companies located in the city center.

Taxi

Taxi drivers in Colombo, which is moving towards to becoming a global world city, also keep up with this development. Almost all of the taxi drivers are clean-wear, polite and speak English, which increases the quality of service. Despite being expensive compared to other alternatives, it is preferred because of its ease of reaching anytime.

Bus

The bus number 187-E3, which is used to get to the airport, collects passengers at different bus stops all day except night time. It serves as an economic and fast transportation option.

Car Rental

As in all major cities, it is also possible to find quality and reputable car rental companies in Colombo. You can request the model and brand you want from the companies you can reach easily via Internet and telephone.

Airport Information

Bandaranayike Airport, which links Colombo to the world and hosts many passengers every year, consists of a medium sized single terminal building. There are many services ranging from pharmacies and health centers to foreign exchange bureaus and bank ATMs at the airport. There is a beauty and spa center in the terminal which also has an animal care room for pets of passengers.

Baristar Coffee Lanka, Burger King, Deli Food & Spicy, HVA Foods, Nestle Lanka PLC, Palm Strip Restaurant and Relax Inn Food are the places where passengers can meet their eating and drinking needs during waiting periods.

For shopping there are Abans Pvt, AMF Duty Free, Asian Electricals, Aventure Holdings, Chamber of Gifts, Classic Electronics, Crown Electronics, Citizen, Gomez's and Odel stores. The airport also meets the accommodation needs of its passengers with the Serediva Transit Hotel in it.

Transportation to Alexandria City Center from Airport

Borg El Arab Airport

It cannot be said that there are many alternatives to get to Alexandria city center from Borg El Arab International Airport. The means of transportation mostly preferred by passengers is taxi. You can also get to the city center easily with the car you can rent from one of the car rental companies located at the airport. In addition, some hotels offer private shuttle service for their guests.

Taxi

You can see many taxis waiting in front of Borg El Arab International Airport terminal building. Since the distance is not short, taxi is not an affordable means of transportation for this travel. However, it is possible to agree on a reasonable fare by bargaining. You should specify your destination and agree on the fare before your travel, and make sure to pay the fare after reaching your destination. Getting to the city center by taxi takes about 1 hour under normal traffic conditions.

Hotel Shuttle

Some hotels in Alexandria offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You should get in contact with your hotel in advance whether they provide this service or not. If they do, you should learn the amount you need to pay and make a reservation in advance. This service may be more expensive compared to taxi but it is much safer. Your vehicle will be waiting for you at the airport and you can comfortably get to the city center thanks to this service.

Car Rental

If you want to rent a car and have a comfortable travel, you can agree with one of the car rental companies found at the airport. You shouldn’t forget that you must have an international driver's license. If the car you rented has any damage, you must keep a written record during renting.

You should also be careful about the traffic density in Alexandria and the drivers who don’t pay much attention to the traffic rules. After leaving the airport, turn left to North Coast Road, connect to Mehwar Al-Ta’ameir that you will see on the right and drive straight until you reach the city center. This travel lasts about 50 minutes.


Alexandria International Airport Airport

El Nouzha Airport is only seven kilometers away from Alexandria city center. It is thus very easy to reach the city center from the airport. You can also get information about transfer services by calling your hotel in advance. You can also get to Alexandria from El Nouzha Airport by taxi.

Taxi

You can use taxis to reach Alexandria city center, which is seven kilometers from El Nouzha Airport, which is closed since 2010, but still active, quickly and practically. The fare required for this taxi journey is approximately 26-32 Egyptian pounds.

Alexandria Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Friday
21 Aug
Clear
29°25°
Saturday
22 Aug
Clear
30°25°
Sunday
23 Aug
Clear
31°26°
Monday
24 Aug
Clear
31°26°
Tuesday
25 Aug
Fog
31°25°

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Colombo-Alexandria flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Colombo-Alexandria flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Colombo-Alexandria flights, you can use Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, Ratmalana Airport as departure airport, and Borg El Arab Airport, Alexandria International Airport Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Colombo-Alexandria is 5836 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 7 hour 10 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Colombo-Alexandria flights is Monday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Turkish Airlines starts from approximately $ 1,135.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Turkish Airlines
$ 1,135
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 46 kg checked baggage / Penalty-Free Change / Full Refund / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 16.08.2026

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