Independent Passenger Guide
El Alamein International Airport Guide
El Alamein International Airport (IATA: DBB, ICAO: HEAL) serves travelers heading to Egypt's North Coast, a Mediterranean resort region west of Alexandria. Service is seasonal, so passengers should confirm flight schedules directly with their airline before traveling.
This site is an independent guide, not the airport's official website. We cover terminal facilities, transport options, and route planning for the North Coast, and we cite our sources throughout.
Quick tasks
Check flight information
How to verify arrival and departure times before you travel.
Plan airport transport
Taxis, private transfers, car rental, and parking.
View airlines and destinations
Which carriers currently serve DBB, and how to confirm routes.
Prepare for arrival
Check-in, documents, and security screening basics.
Explore the North Coast
Orientation to Egypt's Mediterranean coast region.
Before you travel
A short checklist for anyone flying into or out of El Alamein International Airport, especially during the busy summer season.
- Confirm your flight schedule directly with the airline — North Coast service is seasonal and changes year to year.
- Confirm checked and carry-on baggage allowances with your airline before packing.
- Confirm visa and entry requirements for Egypt with an official source before departure.
- Arrange onward transport in advance, especially in peak summer months.
- Keep your accommodation address and contact details accessible on arrival.
- Allow extra time for travel during July and August, when North Coast traffic is heaviest.
Onward transport from the airport
Distances are approximate; road conditions and traffic on the North Coast corridor vary by season. Each route guide lists what to confirm before you travel.
Egypt's North Coast, oriented
Egypt's North Coast is a Mediterranean coastal region west of Alexandria, known for seasonal resort communities, beach tourism concentrated in the summer months, and the WWII-era historical sites around El Alamein. El Alamein International Airport is the main air gateway to this stretch of coastline, though many travelers also arrive by road from Alexandria or Cairo.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the official airport website?
No. Al Alamein Airport Guide is an independent travel information website. It is not affiliated with, operated by, or officially endorsed by the airport operator, the Egyptian government, any airline, or any civil aviation authority. See our disclaimer for details.
What does DBB mean?
DBB is the IATA code for El Alamein International Airport. HEAL is its ICAO code. Read more on our airport code page.
How do I check my flight status?
This site does not display live flight data. Our arrivals and departures page links to verified airline and tracking sources so you can check your specific flight.
Is North Coast airline service available year-round?
Reporting indicates North Coast air service is heavily seasonal, concentrated around the summer resort season, with some carriers adding or dropping routes between seasons. Confirm current service with your airline. See our travel season guide.
Sources and verification
The information above draws on the sources listed below, verified as of the date shown on each entry. Travelers should always confirm time-sensitive details directly with their airline or the relevant official authority.
View source · Accessed: 2026-07-28
Used for cross-checking only, per Tier 3 policy. Runway, coordinates and codes corroborated by metar-taf.com and world-airport-codes.com (also Tier 2/3). Terminal throughput figure conflicts with a 2026 Egyptian Gazette report; both figures are treated as unverified in published copy and the precise number is omitted.
View source · Accessed: 2026-07-28
Official airline source; confirms carrier operates to the airport but schedule/frequency must be checked directly with flynas as it is seasonal.
View source · Accessed: 2026-07-28
Growth and airline-count figures are seasonal press statistics, not a fixed roster. Used only to describe general route patterns; exact current airline list is presented as traveler-verifiable, not as a definitive timetable.