Flying from London to Luxor International Airport (LXR): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to fly out of. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Luxor International Airport (LXR). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Jump on a direct London to Luxor International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 5 hours 20 minutes.
Luxor International Airport is located in Luxor. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
Your flight from London to LXR won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
In high season, expect longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can jump on a direct flight from London to Luxor International Airport (LXR) out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
You can travel on a direct flight from London to Luxor International Airport with EgyptAir. This leading airline offers services from LHR.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between LHR and LXR is EgyptAir.
Among carriers on this route, EgyptAir has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from London to LXR with a stopover. To explore your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and LXR include:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London to Luxor International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider flying out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Luxor International Airport (LXR) flight ticket with departures from this hub.
From LGW, direct flights from London to LXR are available with easyJet.
On the LGW to LXR route, easyJet is the favourite choice for most passengers.
Break up your flight from London to Luxor International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and LXR include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to LXR flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can lock in a flight ticket from London to Luxor International Airport (LXR) with one or more stops departing from Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most common stopovers between STN and LXR:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Luxor International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations when they should. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Luxor International Airport (LXR)
After your flight from London to Luxor International Airport has landed, kick back at a hotel close by. Iberotel Luxor is a great option that's an easy drive from LXR.
Venture beyond Luxor and discover off-the-radar places with your own wheels. You can book a Luxor International Airport rental car from popular providers like Green Motion or Sixt.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around one week ahead of your London to Luxor International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
At the moment, ₹ 6,186 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Luxor International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 13,261. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book ten months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to LXR.
Schedule your trip for March. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on London to Luxor International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Luxor. August is when most people book flights from London to Luxor International Airport (LXR), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your London to LXR flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Luxor, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 43ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 6ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Luxor International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Luxor
Once you've booked your flight from London to Luxor International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Luxor:
Temple of Karnak and Temple of Amun are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Luxor travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Luxor Temple.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Luxor, now it's time to explore other parts of Egypt. Travel about 145 kilometres north-west to Sohag to check off its must-visit sights. From Mosque Noor Islam to كنيسة السيدة العذراء مريم بسوهاج إيبارشيه سوهاج و المنشاة و المراغة and مسجد الزهراء, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 290 kilometres north-west of Luxor, Mallawī is another favourite stop in Egypt. Start your sightseeing at Blessed Virgin Mary Church and Demiana tribal ownership, Mallawi Museum and Mosque mercy.
