Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Luxor Airport (LXR): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Luxor Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Athens and Luxor are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your ATH to LXR flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Aegean Airlines is your ticket to exploring Luxor (and perhaps some other great corners of Egypt!). Check out the direct flights from Athens International Airport to Luxor Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Aegean Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for ATH to LXR flights, with 81.82% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Athens International Airport to Luxor Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between ATH and LXR:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Cairo Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Luxor Airport (LXR)
Right now, 98 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Athens International Airport to Luxor Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 221 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from ATH to LXR, reserve your trip four months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Luxor Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from ATH to LXR is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Athens International Airport to Luxor Airport.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
76% of flights taking off from Athens International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Athens International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near ATH? If you're boarding an early flight from Athens International Airport to Luxor Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Luxor Airport (LXR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LXR if you're on a late Athens International Airport to Luxor Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up the keys to a Luxor Airport rental car from top providers like Green Motion or Sixt. With your own wheels, you can travel beyond Luxor and discover places most visitors miss.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Luxor Airport around one week ahead.
When to fly to Luxor Airport (LXR)
November is the most popular month for flights from Athens International Airport to Luxor Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Luxor in June.
Book your flight from Athens International Airport to Luxor Airport for August if you want to go to Luxor during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to LXR sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Suez is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored after you've experienced Luxor. Around 483 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Suez National Museum, Salam Mosque and Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque.
Another favourite destination in Egypt, Sohag is roughly 137 kilometres north-west of Luxor. Plan to visit highlights including Pharaonic obelisk.
