Cheap flights from Manchester to Alexandria

Summer brings long days and warm weather to Alexandria, making June the most popular time for visitors seeking outdoor activities. The shoulder seasons offer milder temperatures with fewer tourists around the historic sites. Airlines adjust their schedules throughout the year, so checking availability early helps secure better connection options.

Low-cost options like Easyjet and Jet2 keep prices down but charge extra for checked bags and seat selection on this route. Full-service carriers such as Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines include meals in the fare and offer more flexible change policies for connections through their hubs.

Flights arrive at Borg el Arab airport, which sits about thirty miles west of Alexandria city centre along the coastal road. Local buses connect to central areas while taxis provide door-to-door service for those carrying luggage through the summer heat.

Currency

EGP (LE)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 220 V

Language

Arabic

Emergency number

122, 123, 180

Driving side

right

Calling code

+20

Internet domain

.eg, .مصر

Time zone

UTC+02 (Africa/Cairo)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Verify that your passport has at least six months validity remaining before departure to Egypt.
• Low-cost carriers charge separately for checked baggage so compare totals across different airlines.
• Separate tickets for connections mean you must collect luggage between flights.
• Check if visa requirements apply to your nationality when planning the trip.
• Book earlier during peak summer months when demand increases significantly.