Flying from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) to Luxor International Airport (LXR): what you need to know
Luxor's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Abu Simbel.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your ABS to LXR flight.
Travelling during a peak time like January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Abu Simbel Airport to Luxor International Airport. Cairo International Airport is a popular stopover on the ABS to LXR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
£137 is the best price for a one-way Abu Simbel Airport to Luxor International Airport flight. Return flights start at £432. These fares may change depending on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ABS to LXR, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Abu Simbel Airport to Luxor International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ABS to LXR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Abu Simbel Airport to Luxor International Airport.
Handy information about Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)
57.29% of flights leaving from Abu Simbel Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Abu Simbel Airport from central Abu Simbel, it takes around 5 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 2 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel close to ABS? If you're catching an early flight from Abu Simbel Airport to Luxor International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Luxor International Airport (LXR)
Step off your Abu Simbel Airport to Luxor International Airport flight and jump into your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a comfy option that's not too far from LXR, check out Iberotel Luxor.
Set yourself up with a Luxor International Airport rental car from leading providers like Green Motion or Sixt. With your own wheels, you can venture beyond Luxor and explore places that don't always get the spotlight.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Luxor International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Luxor International Airport (LXR) to central Luxor
Luxor International Airport to the centre of Luxor has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 7 miles away.
When to fly to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
The quietest month for a flight from Abu Simbel Airport to Luxor International Airport is February, while March is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Luxor based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Abu Simbel Airport to Luxor International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Luxor during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ABS to LXR in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Luxor is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Egypt just waiting to be explored. Around 300 miles north of Luxor, a trip to Suez will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Suez sea view ممشى الكورنيش الجديد, Suez National Museum and El rayies Park.
If you want to check out another side of Egypt, consider 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 highlights.
