Book flights to Alexandria (HBE) from Washington(IAD)

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When you fly from Washington 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.

Washington Dulles International Airport is a busy international hub serving the USA’s capital, known for its striking main terminal featuring a huge, gracefully curved roof. As you prepare for your departure, orientate yourself within this vast facility.

For transport, you have many options. If you are parking, short and long-term parking is available in garages 1 and 2, offering thousands of covered spaces. The large economy parking area near Route 28 exits has over 12,000 spaces and is serviced by regular shuttle buses to the terminal. Alternatively, taxis, buses, and limousines provide convenient links from Washington D.C.

When flying with Qatar Airways, proceed to Departure Area 2 for check-in. After passing security on the mezzanine level, you will need to board an Aero Train to reach most gates on the four main concourses. Gates H and Z are accessible directly from the terminal. Dulles International offers a wide array of amenities before you fly, including gift shops and cafes serving full meals on the departures level, and car hire and a dedicated pet relief area on the ground floor.

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.