Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luxor International Airport (LXR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Luxor International Airport is 5 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Luxor is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to LXR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
TUI is your gateway to discovering Luxor (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Egypt!). Browse the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Luxor International Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with TUI on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Luxor International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and LXR:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Luxor International Airport flight is R 1,571. A return ticket is currently R 2,994. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from LGW to LXR, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Luxor International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LGW to LXR.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Luxor International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that take off from London Gatwick Airport reach their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Luxor International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Luxor International Airport (LXR)
Step off your London Gatwick Airport to Luxor International Airport flight and jump into your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a comfortable option that's not too far from LXR, stay at Iberotel Luxor.
Explore beyond Luxor and discover places that are off the radar with your own wheels. You can pick up a Luxor International Airport rental car from popular providers like Green Motion or Sixt.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Luxor International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Luxor International Airport (LXR) to central Luxor
Luxor International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Luxor. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Luxor International Airport. March is the most popular month to visit Luxor. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick 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).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to LXR in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Luxor, now it's time to explore more of Egypt. Journey about 483 kilometres north to Suez to check off its top attractions. From Suez sea view ممشى الكورنيش الجديد to Suez National Museum and El rayies Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Sohag is another well-known destination in Egypt and is around 137 kilometres north-west of Luxor. No trip is complete without visiting كنيسة السيدة العذراء مريم بسوهاج إيبارشيه سوهاج و المنشاة و المراغة, Omar ibn al-Khattab mosque in Naga Disqualified and Mosque Noor Islam.