03/09/2026
Nobody warns you that Borg El Arab Airport is actually 50km outside Alexandria, not in it. So the second you land, you're already making a decision: taxi, Uber, shared minibus, rental car, or a pre-booked shuttle?
We wrote out exactly what each one costs, how long it takes, and which one we'd actually pick if we were you (spoiler: it depends on how tired you are). The full breakdown is on the blog; link below. 👇
https://ithakaworld.com/2026/07/31/alexandria-airport-to-city-center/