Alexandria to Al Maţarīyah flights
Al Maţarīyah lies 201 km (125 mi) east of Alexandria, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Alexandria | Al Maţarīyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Population | 5.3 million | 162,045 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | HBE, 37 km out | PSD, 23 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Alexandria
Alexandria is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Alexandria International Airport (HBE), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 11,156-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Al Maţarīyah
Al Maţarīyah is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Port Said International Airport (PSD), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,707 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Said International Airport | PSD | 23 km (14 mi) | 7,707 ft | 10 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Al Maţarīyah from Alexandria?
201 km (125 mi) in a straight line, east of Alexandria.
How long does it take to get from Alexandria to Al Maţarīyah by air?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Alexandria and Al Maţarīyah?
No, both are on Africa/Cairo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Alexandria to Al Maţarīyah flights?
Typically Alexandria International Airport (HBE) to Port Said International Airport (PSD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.