Flying from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Luxor International Airport (LXR): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Luxor International Airport.
Cairo and Luxor are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
You can choose from 77 weekly Cairo International Airport to Luxor International Airport flights. The 00:00 departure with EgyptAir is the earliest available. EgyptAir operates the last service of the day at 23:30.
Your CAI to LXR flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
With direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Luxor International Airport available through various airlines, getting to Luxor (and then other destinations in Egypt) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with:
EgyptAir tops the list for bookings on this route.
Among carriers operating CAI to LXR flights, EgyptAir has the best track record for timely arrivals.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cairo International Airport to Luxor International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CAI and LXR include:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
Sharm El Sheikh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
£18 is the lowest price for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Luxor International Airport flight. Return flights start at £50. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from CAI to LXR by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Luxor International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CAI to LXR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cairo International Airport to Luxor International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
63.38% of flights departing from Cairo International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Cairo to Cairo International Airport is around 13 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Luxor International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to CAI:
Arriving at Luxor International Airport (LXR)
Get off your Cairo International Airport to Luxor International Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed soon after. If you need a comfy option within easy reach of LXR, check out Iberotel Luxor.
Book a Luxor International Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. Green Motion and Sixt can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Luxor and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Luxor International Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Luxor International Airport (LXR) to central Luxor
From Luxor International Airport, Luxor is approximately 7 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
March is the busiest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Luxor International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Luxor in February.
The warmest month in Luxor is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Book your flights from Cairo International Airport to Luxor International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAI to LXR sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Luxor, now it's time to explore more of Egypt. Journey around 300 miles north to Suez to check off its popular sights. From Suez sea view ممشى الكورنيش الجديد to Suez National Museum and El rayies Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Egypt, head for Sohag, roughly 85 miles north-west of Luxor. كنيسة السيدة العذراء مريم بسوهاج إيبارشيه سوهاج و المنشاة و المراغة, Omar ibn al-Khattab mosque in Naga Disqualified and Mosque Noor Islam are key reasons to visit.