Damietta to Alexandria flights
Alexandria lies 182 km (113 mi) west of Damietta, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 min 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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| Damietta | Alexandria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Population | 305,920 | 5.3 million |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | PSD, 43 km out | HBE, 37 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Damietta
Damietta is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Port Said International Airport (PSD), 43 km (27 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,707 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria International Airport | HBE | 37 km (23 mi) | 11,156 ft | 171 ft |
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Staying in Alexandria
Our booking partner lists 563 places to stay in Alexandria. Of the 243 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (139), and 29 are five-star. Across 117 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 93,347 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Alexandria from Damietta?
182 km (113 mi) in a straight line, west of Damietta.
How long does it take to get from Damietta to Alexandria by air?
About 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Damietta and Alexandria?
No, both are on Africa/Cairo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Damietta to Alexandria flights?
Typically Port Said International Airport (PSD) to Alexandria International Airport (HBE).
Where can I stay in Alexandria?
Our booking partner lists 563 places to stay in Alexandria, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.