Book flights to Alexandria (HBE) from London Gatwick(LGW)

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When you fly from London Gatwick to Alexandria with Qatar Airways, every detail is carefully designed to make your journey exceptional from the moment you board. Experience renowned hospitality as our attentive cabin crew welcomes you, ensuring you are well cared for throughout your flight. Step into a modern aircraft interior, where spacious seating and elegant design create a relaxing atmosphere. Settle in and explore Oryx One, our award-winning in-flight entertainment system, offering thousands of movies, TV shows and games. Whether you prefer a light snack or full-course meal, enjoy a menu of gourmet cuisine, freshly prepared and inspired by global flavours. With plush pillows, soft blankets and luxury amenity kits, you can rest in unmatched comfort and arrive feeling refreshed.

London Gatwick Airport is the United Kingdom's second busiest international airport, offering excellent facilities to streamline your journey from West Sussex. As you prepare for your departure, you can rely on multiple convenient transport options to reach the North or South Terminal, located around 29 miles south of Central London. If you choose rail travel, the dedicated train station is directly attached to the South Terminal, with frequent services from Gatwick Express, Southern, and Thameslink. Driving? Official airport parking, including Short Stay, Long Stay, and Valet, is available, or you can arrange an official taxi with a provider like Gatwick Cars.

After checking in on the upper floors and passing security, you enter the expansive departure lounges of the North or South Terminal. These areas feature a wide variety of amenities to enhance your pre-flight time before boarding. You can browse high street shops or World Duty Free to pick up luxury goods and travel essentials for your destination. For high-quality, quick service, many restaurants and cafes guarantee to serve your food within 15 minutes, allowing you to relax without stress.

Alexandria is famously known as the ‘Pearl of the Mediterranean’ for its stunning coastal setting. It's Egypt's largest seaport, where you can soak up a relaxed ambiance.

Start with a walk on the famed Corniche promenade, which stretches along the Mediterranean shore. Then visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, a formidable 15th-century fortress built on the exact site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria. Here, you can admire incredible views of the sea and the Eastern Harbour.

The city is also rich in historical sites, including the striking Roman ruins of Kom al Dikka, which feature the only known Roman amphitheatre in Egypt. You must also see the towering Pompey’s Pillar, a majestic Roman triumphal column that is a symbol of the city’s deep roots. Finally, explore the impressive modern architecture of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a vast centre of knowledge and culture.