Flying from Rome to Luxor International Airport (LXR): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Rome to Luxor International Airport (LXR). Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are Rome's main airports.
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 40 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Rome to Luxor International Airport.
Luxor International Airport is located in Luxor. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 1 hour ahead of Rome.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Luxor International Airport (LXR) is the most popular route. There are 1 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Air Cairo at 16:30. Opt for the first FCO to LXR departure with Air Cairo at 15:00 if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Rome to LXR.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can hop on a direct flight from Rome to Luxor International Airport (LXR) departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
When taking off from FCO, you can catch a direct flight from Rome to Luxor International Airport with Air Cairo.
We make it a cinch to find a flight from Rome to LXR that includes a stopover. To see your options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between FCO and LXR include:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Valencia Airport (VLC)
FCO is about 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Rome to Luxor International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) offers nonstop flights from Rome to Luxor International Airport (LXR).
From CIA, direct flights from Rome to LXR are available with Air Cairo.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Luxor International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, here's where you can stop between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and LXR:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 1 hour and 39 minutes. The terminal is roughly 18 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 42 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Rome to LXR? Check in to a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
About Luxor International Airport (LXR)
Consider checking in to Fontana Luxor Hostel after touching down from your flight from Rome to Luxor International Airport. It's a short drive from LXR and a comfortable option if you're eager to get some rest right away.
Getting from Luxor International Airport (LXR) to central Luxor
Luxor International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Luxor. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 22 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
For a one-way ticket from Rome to Luxor International Airport, R 3,014 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just R 6,385. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary based on availability.
To snag cheap tickets from Rome to LXR, book your trip 8 months before your planned departure.
To score the best price on your tickets from Rome to Luxor International Airport, plan your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Flexible on when you travel? Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Rome to Luxor International Airport. To skip the crowds, head for Luxor in February when things are quieter.
Schedule your flight from Rome to LXR for August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Luxor to range from 23ºC to 43ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flights from Rome to Luxor International Airport sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Luxor
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Luxor right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Rome to Luxor International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Karnak Temple Sacred Lake, Luxor Temple and Luxor Museum are top attractions which should be on every Luxor itinerary.
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