Flying from London to Luxor International Airport (LXR): What you need to know
London is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from London to Luxor International Airport (LXR) taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
The average duration of a direct London to Luxor International Airport flight is 5 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Luxor is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London. Luxor International Airport is located in Luxor.
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 travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can book a direct flight from London to Luxor International Airport (LXR) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
You can get away on a direct flight from London to Luxor International Airport with EgyptAir. This popular carrier offers services from LHR.
The top choice among passengers flying between LHR and LXR is EgyptAir.
Among carriers operating on this route, EgyptAir has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to LXR. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Luxor International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider starting your journey from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Luxor International Airport (LXR) plane ticket from this hub.
EasyJet has direct flights from London to LXR out of LGW. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in one go.
EasyJet is the top choice for passengers flying from LGW to LXR.
Among the carriers operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Luxor International Airport, easyJet has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Luxor International Airport, browse these options when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can get to LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to LXR flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Most flights that depart London Gatwick Airport reach their destination as expected. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Booking a plane ticket from London to Luxor International Airport (LXR) with one or more stops can give you more choice of departure times on top of cheaper fares. When jetting off from London Stansted Airport (STN), here's where you can detour to on the way to LXR:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Luxor International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means most of its flights arrive at their destination as expected and your trip goes off without a hitch.
About Luxor International Airport (LXR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Luxor International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near LXR:
For the best deal, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your London to Luxor International Airport flight.
Getting from Luxor International Airport (LXR) to central Luxor
The centre of Luxor is around 6 kilometres from Luxor International Airport. Journey times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
Right now, 74 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Luxor International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 140 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from London to LXR, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to Luxor International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to LXR.
Find a cheap flight from London to Luxor International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
February is the most popular month for flights from London to Luxor International Airport (LXR). Plan your visit to Luxor in August for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Luxor is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Lock in your London to LXR plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Luxor International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Luxor
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Luxor right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from London to Luxor International Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Valley of the Kings, Temple of Karnak and Luxor Temple are attractions you won't want to skip in Luxor.
Explore more of Egypt
Extend your Egypt trip with a visit to Sohag, located around 145 kilometres northwest of Luxor. Pharaonic obelisk is just one of the popular attractions to put on your to-do list.
Another essential stop in Egypt, Mallawī is around 290 kilometres northwest of Luxor. Set aside time for highlights including Mallawi Museum.