Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luxor International Airport (LXR): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Luxor International Airport is 5 hours 24 minutes. Luxor's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Luxor 2 hours ahead of London.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
TUI Airways has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Luxor International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Luxor — plus maybe even more of Egypt if your schedule allows.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Luxor International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and LXR:
Verona Villafranca Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Egypt, contact your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the most up-to-date details, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from LGW to LXR.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
R 2,664 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Luxor International Airport. Return flights start at R 3,912. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To snag cheap tickets from LGW to LXR, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Luxor International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you from looking for cheap tickets from LGW to LXR every day.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Located around 80 kilometres from central London, London Gatwick Airport can be reached in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Want a handy hotel near LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Luxor International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Luxor International Airport (LXR)
Get off your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Luxor International Airport and be snoozing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a comfortable option a short drive from LXR, unpack your bags at Fontana Luxor Hostel.
Getting from Luxor International Airport (LXR) to central Luxor
Luxor International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Luxor. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 22 minutes.
When to fly to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Luxor International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Luxor. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Luxor International Airport for August if you want to go to Luxor during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 43ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to LXR in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC and 25ºC then.
More about Luxor
After locking in your flights from LGW to LXR, you'll want to find a place to stay in Luxor. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Karnak Temple Sacred Lake, Luxor Temple and Luxor Museum are major attractions which should feature on every Luxor itinerary.
Complete your Luxor trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Luxor International Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Luxor.