Borg El Arab International Airport — Air Cargo Customs Clearance
Borg El Arab International Airport serves Alexandria, the Borg El Arab industrial zones and the western Nile Delta as northern Egypt's regional air gateway. Al-Rouby coordinates mandatory aviation ACI filings, pre-flight document checks, Nafeza customs declarations, inspection attendance and direct factory delivery.
When is Borg El Arab Airport used for air cargo in Egypt?
Borg El Arab International Airport is the air gateway for Alexandria and north-western Egypt, positioned next to the Borg El Arab industrial zones and within close reach of Alexandria, Dekheila, Amreya and Sadat City factories.
Depending on airline cargo schedules and aircraft type, northern Egypt importers either route air shipments directly into Borg El Arab Airport or clear through Cairo International Airport with inland road delivery to Alexandria. We support both options and help you compare total transit and clearance timing before booking.
How does mandatory aviation ACI apply to Borg El Arab air shipments?
Since 1 January 2026, Advance Cargo Information (ACI) is mandatory for all commercial air freight entering Egyptian airports, following the trial phase that ended on 31 December 2025. The 19-digit ACID must be obtained on Nafeza and matched to the exporter's CargoX upload before departure.
- Pre-departure ACID: The importer submits the ACI request on Nafeza (or authorises Al-Rouby to submit it), and Nafeza emails the ACID automatically to both importer and foreign exporter (NAFEZA — ACID steps).
- Air Waybill & CargoX check: The foreign supplier uploads the commercial invoice and packing list via CargoX, and the carrier shows the ACID on the Air Waybill and manifest.
- Clearance timing: Clearance is completed very quickly for shipments without regulatory holds; otherwise, the timeframe depends entirely on the specific regulatory agency's requirements.
What cargo typically moves through Borg El Arab and Alexandria air routes?
Air shipments serving the Alexandria and Borg El Arab industrial base typically include urgent machinery spare parts, production-line sensors and electronics, textile and garment samples, laboratory reagents and time-critical components.
- Replacement parts and tooling for factories in Borg El Arab, Alexandria and Sadat City
- Textile, fabric and apparel samples supporting export and manufacturing programs
- High-value instruments, controllers and industrial electronics
- Urgent air consignments complementing sea containers arriving at Alexandria or Dekheila Ports
Comparing Borg El Arab Airport vs Cairo International Airport
Compare carrier cargo flights, terminal handling and road transfer time to your factory before choosing the arrival airport on the Air Waybill.
| Check | Borg El Arab Airport option | Cairo International Airport option |
|---|---|---|
| Flight availability | Direct regional and selected international flights serving Alexandria | Broad global freighter and wide-body belly-cargo network into Cairo |
| Inland distance to Alexandria / Borg El Arab | Immediate local access to Borg El Arab and Alexandria industrial zones | Direct highway haulage from Cairo Cargo Village to Alexandria / Delta |
| ACI & Nafeza workflow | Mandatory aviation ACI (ACID + CargoX) and Nafeza declaration | Mandatory aviation ACI (ACID + CargoX) and Nafeza declaration |
| Document rule | AWB airport of destination must match the actual customs filing gateway | AWB airport of destination must match the actual customs filing gateway |
How does Al-Rouby support air cargo for Alexandria and Borg El Arab?
We check your draft Air Waybill, invoice and packing list remotely before the flight departs, coordinate the ACID and CargoX filing, submit the Nafeza declaration, attend airport inspections in person and arrange delivery to your factory.
See also our Cairo International Airport page, Alexandria & Dekheila seaport page and air freight service page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical questions about Borg El Arab Airport operations.
Yes. Mandatory aviation ACI took effect across Egyptian airports on 1 January 2026 after the trial phase ended on 31 December 2025. The ACID number and CargoX documents must be completed before the flight departs.
Check which airport offers confirmed cargo capacity from your supplier's origin and compare total door-to-factory time. We clear air cargo at both gateways and can advise before the Air Waybill is issued.
We check the draft Master/House Air Waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, 19-digit ACID number, CargoX upload, certificate of origin (where required) and any technical catalogues or agency approvals.
Yes. Many manufacturers use Alexandria or Dekheila for regular containerised inputs and air freight for urgent spares. Keeping both files with one customs team keeps HS codes and valuation records consistent.
Shipping air cargo to Borg El Arab or Alexandria?
Send your draft Air Waybill, commercial invoice and delivery address before booking so we can verify aviation ACI readiness and coordinate clearance.
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Information to prepare
- Origin airport, proposed flight routing (Borg El Arab vs Cairo) and arrival date
- Draft Air Waybill, commercial invoice, packing list and HS codes
- Package count, gross/chargeable weight and receiving factory address
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Official requirements and practical guidance
NAFEZA's aviation ACI notice sets the mandatory air-cargo ACI start date at 1 January 2026 following the trial phase. NAFEZA — aviation ACI notice.
NAFEZA's procedure steps explain the importer-side ACID application and automatic email notification. NAFEZA — ACID application steps.
The Egyptian Customs Authority oversees airport customs assessment, examination and release. Egyptian Customs Authority.
The official resources linked above explain the applicable procedures. Al-Rouby's checklists are practical planning advice; the required documents, approvals and charges depend on the goods, origin and import regime. Customs and other competent authorities determine the outcome.
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