Travelling from Rome to Luxor International Airport (LXR): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Rome to Luxor International Airport (LXR). Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the main airports in Rome.
The average time for a direct Rome to Luxor International Airport flight is 3 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Luxor is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Rome. Luxor International Airport is located in Luxor.
To ensure you get on your flight from Rome to LXR, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Go straight to your destination from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Direct flights from Rome to Luxor International Airport (LXR) operate from here.
When leaving from FCO, you can take a direct flight from Rome to Luxor International Airport with Air Cairo.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between FCO and LXR is Air Cairo.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Rome to LXR with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between FCO and LXR include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Valencia Airport (VLC)
Travelling from central Rome to FCO takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kms (20 miles) in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rome to Luxor International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% touch down on time at their destination.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Work a stopover into your journey at Manchester Airport (MAN). It's a key transfer point for flights from Rome to Luxor International Airport (LXR) departing Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport.
CIA is around 18 kms (11 miles) from central Rome. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your Rome to LXR flight:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.18%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Luxor International Airport (LXR)
Consider staying at Iberotel Luxor after your flight from Rome to Luxor International Airport. It's not too far from LXR and a great option if you're eager to get some rest right away.
Book a Luxor International Airport rental car and check out destinations off the typical tourist track. Green Motion and Sixt can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Luxor and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Rome to Luxor International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
Right now, £87 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Luxor International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £230. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Rome to LXR. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Rome to Luxor International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Rome to LXR.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Luxor. August is when most people book flights from Rome to Luxor International Airport (LXR), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Book a Rome to LXR plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Luxor to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Luxor International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Luxor
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Luxor right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Rome to Luxor International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Temple of Karnak, Temple of Amun and Luxor Temple are leading attractions which should feature on any good Luxor itinerary.
Explore more of Egypt
Sohag is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've seen Luxor. Around 145 kms (90 miles) away to the north-west, top sights here include Mosque Noor Islam, كنيسة السيدة العذراء مريم بسوهاج إيبارشيه سوهاج و المنشاة و المراغة and مسجد الزهراء.
Around 290 kms (180 miles) north-west of Luxor, Mallawī is another essential stop in Egypt. No visit is complete without checking out Blessed Virgin Mary Church and Demiana tribal ownership, Mallawi Museum and Mosque mercy.