Flying from Istanbul to Luxor International Airport (LXR): What you need to know
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is Istanbul's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Luxor International Airport (LXR) jetting off from here.
Luxor International Airport is located in Luxor. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour behind Istanbul.
Your flight from Istanbul to LXR 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 for international travel.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to LXR. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
IST is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Istanbul to Luxor International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Istanbul Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Consider starting your journey from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Luxor International Airport (LXR) plane ticket from this popular hub.
Pegasus offers direct flights from Istanbul to LXR leaving from SAW. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
Pegasus Airlines is the go-to airline for bookings on the SAW to LXR route.
The carrier with the best on-time performance is Pegasus Airlines. Its Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Luxor International Airport flights land as planned 75.0% of the time.
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to LXR flight:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Luxor International Airport (LXR)
Reserve a hotel close to LXR if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Luxor International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Luxor International Airport flight.
Getting from Luxor International Airport (LXR) to central Luxor
Luxor International Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Luxor. How long it'll take to get there in a car hire or taxi depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Luxor International Airport is R 2,934. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,632. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to LXR, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Istanbul to Luxor International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Luxor International Airport (LXR). February is when most people visit Luxor. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in August.
The warmest month in Luxor is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Book your Istanbul to LXR plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Luxor International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Luxor
Start your Luxor trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Luxor International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Valley of the Kings, Temple of Karnak and Luxor Temple are popular attractions which should be on every Luxor itinerary.
Explore more of Egypt
Turn your Egypt trip into a bigger adventure with a visit to Sohag, located around 145 kilometres northwest of Luxor. Pharaonic obelisk is just one of the popular sights to discover here.
Another well-known destination in Egypt, Mallawī is roughly 290 kilometres northwest of Luxor. Make time to visit highlights including Mallawi Museum.