Alexandria Airport | Borg El Arab International Airport
In early 1998, the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) began investigating the construction of a new international airport in the Borg El Arab area west of Alexandria on part of the land of Borg El Arab Air Base, which was originally allocated to the CAA. An area of 5.5 km x 2.5 km of this land was allocated for the construction of the civil airport, and the CAA commissioned a consultant to design a temporary international airport to receive flights instead of Nozha Airport until the permanent international airport, which will be completed in 2010.
The passenger terminal building accommodates 1000 passengers per hour, and aircraft parking lots accommodate 11 aircraft of various models, the total area of the new passenger terminal will become 21789 m2, and this area will accommodate passenger traffic until 2014 to reach one million passengers annually. The airport building consists of three floors.
It contains 18 counters for receiving departure bags, an automated baggage system that includes one travel belt, 3 arrival belts, 8 counters for passport control for departing passengers, and 10 counters for passport control for arriving passengers. In addition to four gates connected by bridges to deliver passengers to the planes through them, in addition to the other gates where passengers will be transported to the planes by buses.
At Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport, you may unwind and partake in a variety of enjoyable activities while you wait for your flight:
- Relaxation: The recently constructed Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport features air-conditioned passenger lounges with cozy seating, entertainment options, and first-rate amenities. Here, you can unwind in peace, conduct business using a computer or smartphone, and use high-speed wireless internet access to browse the internet and social media.
- Dining: The luxurious passenger lounge at New Alexandria Airport offers a variety of snacks and delicious food with juices, soft drinks, tea and coffee provided by EgyptAir Air Services.
- Tour of the duty-free area: EgyptAir operates a duty-free area that offers a range of duty-free items. You may also take advantage of this tour.
- Cosmetics, apparel, accessories, fragrances, chocolates, and candies are among the items available at the Alexandria Airport that are duty-free.
- Exchange, withdrawal, and deposit of currency: The passenger terminals at Alexandria Airport provide ATMs and branches of many institutions, including:
- Bank du Caire, CIB, Bank of Egypt, National Bank of Egypt, Housing and Development Bank.
- Amusement and entertainment: In the passenger lounges of Alexandria International Airport, children passengers may enjoy an amusing play area.
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