Travelling from London to Abu Simbel Airport (ABS): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to start your journey from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Abu Simbel Airport (ABS). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
The timezone in Abu Simbel is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London. Abu Simbel Airport is located in Abu Simbel.
Your flight from London to ABS won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During high season, expect extended wait times 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)
Stopovers are a great opportunity to discover a new place or just have a break during your travels. When searching for a cheap flight from London to ABS, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Cairo International Airport (CAI) is one option when you're setting off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Abu Simbel Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to ABS flight, kick back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Abu Simbel Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Abu Simbel Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near ABS instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Abu Simbel Airport is 296 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 670 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to ABS. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest London to Abu Simbel Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from London to ABS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has dropped.
Find the best deal on a flight from London to Abu Simbel Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from London to Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Abu Simbel. July is when most people book flights from London to Abu Simbel Airport (ABS), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your London to ABS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Abu Simbel, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
January has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Abu Simbel Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Abu Simbel
Once you've booked your flight from London to Abu Simbel Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Abu Simbel:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Abu Simbel when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at 阿布辛贝勒神庙 followed by Temple of Nefertari and Sound and Light Show - Abu Simbel.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Abu Simbel, now it's time to explore other parts of Egypt. Travel about 225 kilometres north-east to Aswan Daraw to tick off its leading attractions. From Hotel Old Cataract to Temple of Horus and Aswan Egypt, your itinerary will be busy.
Any trip to Egypt isn't complete without visiting Ad Dīwān. Garden Nasr Nuba is a highlight in this destination, which is roughly 274 kilometres north-east of Abu Simbel.
