Flying from London to Luxor International Airport (LXR): what you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Luxor International Airport (LXR), you'll have a good selection of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Around 5 hours 21 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London to Luxor International Airport.
The timezone in Luxor is UTC+2, which is 2 hours ahead of London. Luxor International Airport is located in Luxor.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Luxor International Airport (LXR), with 1 direct weekly services. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to LXR is the 10:00 TUI service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 17:10 with EgyptAir.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to LXR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Take the express route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Luxor International Airport (LXR) can be booked from here.
EgyptAir is a leading airline that offers direct flights from London to Luxor International Airport leaving from LHR.
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from London to LXR with a stopover. To see all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and LXR include:
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Need a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Luxor International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Prefer to leave from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? You can reserve a direct flight from London to Luxor International Airport (LXR) out of this popular hub.
Catch your direct flight from London to LXR with EgyptAir. This is one of the main airlines operating this route out of LGW.
Break up your flight from London to Luxor International Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and LXR include:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
You can get to LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from London to LXR, take things easy in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
About Luxor International Airport (LXR)
After your flight from London to Luxor International Airport has touched down, kick back and relax at a hotel close by. Fontana Luxor Hostel is a great option that's a quick drive from LXR.
Getting from Luxor International Airport (LXR) to central Luxor
From Luxor International Airport, Luxor is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 22 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Luxor International Airport is $222. The cheapest price for a return flight is $326. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's best to book 6 months before your departure date. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find flight tickets from London to LXR then.
March is the cheapest month for tickets from London to Luxor International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for every month.
Set up a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through push notifications or email. We'll let you know when the fares drop. It's all about timing when scoring flight tickets from London to LXR.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from London to Luxor International Airport. Enter your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
August is the busiest month for flights from London to Luxor International Airport. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Luxor in February when things are quieter.
When booking your flight from London to LXR, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Luxor, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 43ºC.
Travel in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 25ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from London to Luxor International Airport.
More about Luxor
Once you've booked your flight from London to Luxor International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Luxor:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Karnak Temple Sacred Lake, Luxor Temple and Luxor Museum are leading attractions which should be on every Luxor itinerary.
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