Private Jet from Cairo to Alexandria

Private jet from Cairo to Alexandria: flight time, airports, aircraft choice, mission planning and direct answers for a live charter quote.

A private jet from Cairo to Alexandria typically covers about 190 km in roughly 35m–55m. The usual airport pair is CAI or SPX to HBE; the best aircraft is commonly a turboprop or light jet, subject to payload, runway and live operating conditions.

Distance≈ 190 km
Flight time35m–55m
AirportsCAI or SPX → HBE
Aircraft fitturboprop or light jet
Cairo skyline in Egypt
Departure — Cairo. Cairo skyline in Egypt.Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0. Source.
Port of Alexandria on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast
Destination — Alexandria. Port of Alexandria on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast.Photo: D-Stanley, CC BY 2.0. Source.
  • Direct distance101 NM187 km great-circle
  • Fastest in the air0h 40mLearjet 45XR
  • Estimates fromUS$ 11,900one-way, 4 passengers
  • Aircraft that fit6types priced below
Operators covering Cairo–Alexandria confirm the price and availability by email, usually within a few hours.

What a private jet from Cairo to Alexandria costs

Every aircraft below can fly CAI–HBE non-stop off the runways at both ends. Prices are computed live from aircraft performance, fuel burn, airport fees and the cost of positioning the aircraft to Cairo — one-way, 4 passengers.

AircraftClassSeatsFlight timeEstimate, one-wayExact price
Learjet 45XR Light jet 8 0h 40m US$ 11,900
Citation XLS+ Midsize jet 9 0h 40m US$ 13,000
Citation Sovereign+ Super-midsize 9 0h 40m US$ 15,000
Challenger 605 Heavy jet 11 0h 42m US$ 19,500
Falcon 900EX Heavy jet 12 0h 42m US$ 20,900
Gulfstream G450 Heavy jet 14 0h 41m US$ 22,900

Airports on the Cairo–Alexandria route

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AirportICAOIATARunway
Cairo International AirportCairo HECA CAI 13,124 ft
Alexandria International AirportAlexandria HEBA HBE 11,156 ft

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*Computed estimate, not a quote. Figures move with aircraft availability, positioning and fuel. Single-engine piston aircraft are left out of route guides — the search tool still prices them if you want the absolute cheapest option. Estimates refresh twice daily.

Why this route matters

Cairo–Alexandria is a very short domestic mission whose value depends on airport access, meeting location and road conditions. It is best assessed door to door, not by flight time alone.

Airport choice

Cairo International or Sphinx can be considered at origin; Borg El Arab serves Alexandria. The best pair depends heavily on where passengers start and finish.

Plan the whole mission

Map the ground legs before requesting aircraft. A badly chosen Cairo airport can erase the advantage of the flight on such a short sector.

Aircraft and quote factors

Aircraft selection starts with passenger count, baggage, runway performance and the return plan—not a generic hourly rate. The live quote also reflects positioning, permits, international handling where applicable, crew duty, parking and the date-specific operator market.

For this domestic route, send the exact passenger list, baggage profile, preferred airports and whether the aircraft should wait. That produces a usable mission price rather than a headline estimate built on missing assumptions.

Cairo to Alexandria private jet prices by group size and trip

The same route priced for different trips. Charter is sold by the aircraft, not the seat, so the cost per person falls as more people fly, and a return is often far cheaper than two one-ways.

PassengersCheapest suitable aircraftOne-wayPer seatCheapest jet
2Learjet 45XR0h 40m in the airUS$11,900US$5,950US$11,900Learjet 45XR
4Learjet 45XR0h 40m in the airUS$11,900US$2,975US$11,900Learjet 45XR
8Learjet 45XR0h 40m in the airUS$11,900US$1,487US$11,900Learjet 45XR
12Falcon 900EX0h 42m in the airUS$20,900US$1,741US$20,900Falcon 900EX
Trip, 4 passengersCheapest suitable aircraftEstimatevs one-way
One-wayLearjet 45XRUS$11,900—
Return, same dayLearjet 45XRUS$12,7001.1×
Return after 3 nightsLearjet 45XRUS$24,7002.1×

How much is a private jet from Cairo to Alexandria for 8 passengers?

About US$11,900 one-way for the whole aircraft in a Learjet 45XR (0h 40m in the air), or roughly US$1,487 per seat. For two passengers the cheapest option is US$11,900. These are live estimates including positioning, airport and navigation fees.

How much does a return private jet from Cairo to Alexandria cost?

For four passengers, a same-day return costs about US$12,700 in a Learjet 45XR, 1.1 times the one-way estimate of US$11,900. Flying back after three nights costs about US$24,700; the engine compares keeping the aircraft and crew with you against two separate rotations and uses the cheaper. A one-way price already pays for the aircraft to fly home empty, which is why a return costs far less than two one-ways.

Estimates as of 30 October 2026: whole aircraft in US dollars, including positioning, airport and navigation fees; returns include crew overnight and standby costs or two rotations, whichever is cheaper. The operator confirms the final price. Compare every route in the Africa Private Jet Price Index.

Quick answers

How long is a private flight from Cairo to Alexandria?

Plan on approximately 35m–55m in the air for a direct flight. Winds, routing, aircraft type and air-traffic control can move the final block time.

Which airports are used for a private jet from Cairo to Alexandria?

The usual planning pair is CAI or SPX and HBE. Cairo International or Sphinx can be considered at origin; Borg El Arab serves Alexandria. The best pair depends heavily on where passengers start and finish.

What aircraft is suitable for a private jet from Cairo to Alexandria?

A turboprop or light jet is the normal starting point, but the operator validates payload, runway, weather, baggage and permits for the exact mission.

Can this be a same-day return?

A same-day return is often workable, subject to meeting time, crew duty, permits and parking.

Is Sphinx Airport a better departure than Cairo International?

It can be for western Cairo or Giza passengers, subject to handling and aircraft availability. Compare actual ground times to both airports.