Flying from London to Aswan International Airport (ASW): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Aswan International Airport (ASW), you'll have a good range of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Aswan International Airport is located in Aswan Daraw. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to ASW, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to ASW even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find which cities you could pass through. King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is an option when leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Aswan International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to ASW flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early London to Aswan International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive when they should. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Aswan International Airport (ASW)
Once your flight from London to Aswan International Airport has landed, unwind at a hotel close by. Fenti Nubian Resort is a convenient option that's an easy drive from ASW.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Aswan International Airport (ASW)
₹ 41,805 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Aswan International Airport. Return flights start from ₹ 70,861. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to ASW. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your London to Aswan International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from London to Aswan International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from London to Aswan International Airport (ASW)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Aswan International Airport (ASW). August is the peak month for travel to Aswan Daraw. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in February.
When booking your London to ASW flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Aswan Daraw, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 43ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Aswan International Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC and 25ºC.
More about Aswan Daraw
After booking your flight from London to Aswan International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Aswan Daraw:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Aswan Daraw when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Hotel Old Cataract followed by Temple of Horus and Aswan Egypt.
Explore more of Egypt
Aswan Daraw is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Egypt you should also see. About 193 kilometres north of Aswan Daraw, a visit to Luxor will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Temple of Karnak, Temple of Amun and Luxor Temple.
Around 306 kilometres north of Aswan Daraw, Akhmīm is another favourite stop in Egypt. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Saint Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church, Akhmim Archbishopric and مسجد الشيخ طه بإخميم.
