Luxor International Airport (LXR)
Passenger guide to Luxor International Airport (LXR): transport into the city and the West Bank, terminal facilities, airlines, and hotels near the airport.
Where Is Luxor Airport?
Luxor International Airport lies 6kmeast of the city center, on the east bank of the Nile; the drive to the Corniche hotels takes 10-20 minutes. From Cairo, EgyptAir covers the route in about one hour, against roughly 650km and 8-10 hours by road.
Most international visitors use Luxor Airport as a gateway to the city’s archaeological sites and Nile cruises. Egypt’s Ministry of Civil Aviation currently lists the airport’s annual passenger capacity at 3.5 million. Queue times depend on the number of flights being handled at the same time.
Airport Name:
Luxor International Airport
IATA Code:
LXR
ICAO:
HELX
Location:
Luxor, Luxor Governorate 85955, Egypt
Luxor Airport Terminal Facilities
Luxor Airport has one passenger terminal serving domestic and international flights. Egypt’s Ministry of Civil Aviation currently lists an annual passenger capacity of 3.5 million, with eight counters and three baggage belts: two for arrivals and one for departures. Food options are limited to a small number of cafes and snack bars. Published terminal information also lists a duty-free shop, a newsstand, a pharmacy, a post office, bank and currency-exchange facilities, ATMs, a tourist help desk and travel agency counters. Priority Pass currently lists a smoking cabin inside the international Pearl Lounge, although lounge access conditions apply. Free Wi-Fi is advertised, but recent traveller reports suggest that the connection can be unreliable in the arrivals hall.
Airlines at Luxor Airport:
EgyptAir connects Luxor with Cairo daily in about one hour. Many international services are seasonal, with more European leisure flights operating between October and April. Routes change every winter; the airlines page carries the current list.
Luxor Airport Parking & Car Rentals
Parking is available near the passenger terminal. Car hire companies also serve Luxor Airport, but desk locations, opening hours and vehicle collection arrangements vary by operator. Book in advance and confirm the collection point directly with the rental company.
Airport Transportation
- There is no public bus, minibus, or rail link at Luxor Airport. Arriving passengers leave by taxi, pre-booked transfer, hotel car, or rental car.
- Taxi: The rank operates outside arrivals around the clock. Agree the fare before the bags go in; meters are fitted but rarely used.
- Pre-booked transfer: Hotels, tour operators, and Nile cruise companies meet arrivals with a name board. A pre-booked transfer is useful when a cruise or tour has a fixed meeting time.
- Ride-hailing apps require a working mobile data connection and a registered account, so do not depend on the terminal Wi-Fi.
Five Things to Know Before You Fly to Luxor
- • Visa rules depend on nationality. Eligible travellers should check Egypt's official e-Visa portal or their nearest Egyptian consulate. British passport holders can currently buy a 30-day visa on arrival for US$30 in cash at approved Egyptian airports.
- • Leave the drone at home. Importing or flying a drone in Egypt without prior permission from the Ministry of Defence carries a prison sentence of up to seven years or a fine of 5,000 to 50,000 Egyptian pounds, according to UK government travel advice.
- • Prior permission is required for professional photography or film equipment, including lighting rigs and equipment that occupies or blocks public roads. Personal photography is still subject to local restrictions, particularly near military and government sites.
- • Before booking a hot-air balloon flight, ask the tour company which operator runs it and what safety and insurance standards apply.
- • UK licence holders need a 1949 International Driving Permit alongside their UK licence and must obtain it before travelling. Drivers from other countries should check the rules that apply to their own licence.
Contact Info
Luxor International Airport
Luxor, Luxor Governorate 85955, Egypt
HELX
LXR
Luxor, Egypt: Ancient Thebes
Luxor is built over ancient Thebes, Egypt’s capital at its height, and its monuments are the reason the airport exists. Karnak and Luxor Temple stand on the east bank, a short drive from the terminal and the Corniche hotels. The Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens and the mortuary temples lie across the river on the west bank, reached by the bridge or the local ferry; the West Bank and Valley of the Kings pages cover the transfer.