Travelling from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Luxor International Airport (LXR): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Luxor International Airport.
Luxor's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Sharm El Sheikh.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SSH to LXR flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Luxor (and then seeing more of Egypt!) is a snap with Air Cairo. This popular carrier has direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Luxor International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Air Cairo on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Luxor International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SSH and LXR:
Cairo International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
£63 is currently the best price for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Luxor International Airport flight. Return flights start at £173. These fares may change depending on demand.
To get cheap tickets from SSH to LXR, reserve your journey six months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Luxor International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
65.11% of flights that leave from Sharm El Sheikh Airport make it to their destination on time.
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is around 3 miles from central Sharm El Sheikh. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SSH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Luxor International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Luxor International Airport (LXR)
Once your Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Luxor International Airport flight has touched down, unwind and relax at a hotel close by. Iberotel Luxor is a comfy option within easy reach of LXR.
Pick up a Luxor International Airport rental car from popular companies like Green Motion or Sixt. With your own set of wheels, you can travel beyond Luxor and discover places most visitors miss.
Booking 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 is approximately 7 miles from central Luxor. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
The quietest month for a flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Luxor International Airport is February, while March is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Luxor based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Luxor International Airport for August if you want to explore Luxor during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SSH to LXR sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Luxor has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Egypt you'll want to see. About 300 miles north of Luxor, a visit to Suez will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Suez sea view ممشى الكورنيش الجديد, Suez National Museum and El rayies Park.
Around 85 miles north-west of Luxor, Sohag is another essential stop in Egypt. Start your sightseeing at كنيسة السيدة العذراء مريم بسوهاج إيبارشيه سوهاج و المنشاة و المراغة, Omar ibn al-Khattab mosque in Naga Disqualified and Mosque Noor Islam.