Luxor International Airport (IATA: LXR, ICAO: HELX) is the main airport serving Luxor, about 6 kilometres east of the city centre. It has one multi-level passenger terminal handling domestic and international flights. Egypt’s Ministry of Civil Aviation lists the terminal’s annual capacity at 3.5 million passengers. Published traffic data recorded approximately 1.33 million passengers at Luxor Airport in 2024.
How Many Terminals Does Luxor Airport Have?
One. Luxor Airport uses a single multi-level passenger terminal for both domestic and international flights. The Flughafenplan shows the layout in detail.
Visa on Arrival at Luxor Airport
Visa rules depend on nationality. British citizen passport holders normally need a visa to enter Egypt. FCDO guidance checked on 17 July 2026 states that visas on arrival at approved Egyptian airports cost US$30, are payable in cash and are valid for up to 30 days. Passports must be valid for at least six months after arrival and contain at least one blank page.
Eligible travellers can instead apply through Egypt’s official e-Visa portal. The portal lists a single-entry tourist e-Visa at US$30 and a multiple-entry tourist e-Visa at US$65.
Departures: Check-in and Security
EgyptAir and Air Cairo currently recommend allowing three hours before international flights and two hours before domestic flights. Check the timing given by your own airline, as check-in and boarding deadlines vary.
Perlen-Lounge
Priority Pass currently lists two Pearl Lounges at Luxor Airport. The international lounge is airside on the first floor, to the left after the final X-ray machines. It is listed as open 24 hours, with a maximum stay of three hours. Facilities listed by Priority Pass include soft drinks, flight information, disabled access, a prayer room, a children’s play area and a smoking cabin. Children under two are admitted free.
Runway and Airfield
Luxor Airport has one asphalt runway, designated 02/20, measuring 3,000 by 45 metres. The airport elevation is 90 metres.
Airlines at Luxor Airport
Airlines and routes at Luxor Airport vary by season. When checked in July 2026, current schedule data listed Air Cairo, easyJet and EgyptAir among the main operators. Jazeera Airways showed a year-round service to Kuwait City, while Pegasus showed a seasonal service to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. Check the airline’s booking system for your travel dates.
LXR is the IATA code used on tickets and baggage tags. HELX is the ICAO code used in flight operations.
Allow three hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic flight. EgyptAir and Air Cairo currently use these timings, but you should also check the deadline given by your own airline.
Yes. Priority Pass currently lists both the international and domestic Pearl Lounges at Luxor Airport. Both are listed as open 24 hours, with stays limited to three hours. Check your membership entitlement before travelling.
Inside the terminal, the documented smoking option is the smoking room in the Pearl Lounge on the international side, which requires lounge access. No general airside smoking area is confirmed, so smokers should plan for the lounge or finish before security.