Travelling from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Luxor Airport (LXR): what you need to know
The timezone in Luxor is UTC+2, which is two hours behind Sharjah.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your SHJ to LXR flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sharjah Airport to Luxor Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SHJ and LXR include:
Jeddah Airport
Cairo Airport
Madinah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Luxor Airport (LXR)
R 4,020 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sharjah Airport to Luxor Airport flight. Return flights start at R 7,741. These prices can change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from SHJ to LXR, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Sharjah Airport to Luxor Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SHJ to LXR.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sharjah Airport to Luxor Airport.
Handy information about Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
Of the flights that depart from Sharjah Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.
Sharjah Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Sharjah. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SHJ? If you've booked an early flight from Sharjah Airport to Luxor Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Luxor Airport (LXR)
Book a hotel near LXR if you're catching a late Sharjah Airport to Luxor Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Line up a Luxor Airport rental car from popular companies like Green Motion or Sixt. With your own set of wheels, you can go beyond Luxor and discover places most visitors miss.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Luxor Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Luxor Airport (LXR) to central Luxor
Luxor Airport to the centre of Luxor has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Luxor Airport (LXR)
November is the most popular month for flights from Sharjah Airport to Luxor Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Luxor in June.
Lock in your flight from Sharjah Airport to Luxor Airport for August if you want to go to Luxor during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SHJ to LXR in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Luxor is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Egypt just waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres north of Luxor, a trip to Suez will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Suez National Museum, Salam Mosque and Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque.
Your travels through Egypt wouldn't be complete without a stop in Sohag. Pharaonic obelisk is among the highlights in this destination, which is around 137 kilometres north-west of Luxor.