Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luxor International Airport (LXR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Luxor International Airport is 5 hours 40 minutes.
Luxor's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Luxor two hours ahead of Manchester.
Your MAN to LXR flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Luxor (and then exploring more of Egypt!) is a cinch with TUI. This popular airline offers direct flights from Manchester Airport to Luxor International Airport.
TUI is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manchester Airport to Luxor International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between MAN and LXR:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
£139 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Manchester Airport to Luxor International Airport flight. Return flights start from £321. These fares may change based on availability.
Book four months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAN to LXR.
March is the cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Luxor International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MAN to LXR.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Manchester Airport to Luxor International Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of all flights leaving Manchester Airport, 59.39% land on schedule at their destination.
Manchester Airport is around 11 miles from central Manchester. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near MAN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Manchester Airport to Luxor International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Luxor International Airport (LXR)
Consider staying at Iberotel Luxor after touching down from your Manchester Airport to Luxor International Airport flight. It's a quick drive from LXR and a good choice if you want to freshen up right away.
Book a Luxor International Airport rental car and discover places that aren't on the usual tourist route. Green Motion and Sixt can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Luxor and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Luxor International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Luxor International Airport (LXR) to central Luxor
Luxor International Airport to central Luxor has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 7 miles away.
When to fly to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Luxor International Airport. March is the busiest month to head to Luxor. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Manchester Airport to Luxor International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Luxor during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAN to LXR sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Luxor, now it's time to explore more of Egypt. Journey about 300 miles north to Suez to check off its must-visit sights. From Suez sea view ممشى الكورنيش الجديد to Suez National Museum and El rayies Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another side of Egypt, consider Sohag, about 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 among the biggest draws.