Luxor Airport serves ancient Thebes, an open-air site that is one of the world's largest archaeological complexes, approximately 7 km from the city center on the east bank of the Nile.
It is the entry point for the Valley of the Kings, the Karnak Temple, and Luxor, and the departure point for many Nile cruises toward Aswan.
How to get to Luxor International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to LXR
Parking near Luxor International Airport
Just minutes from the terminal, a small car park is available.
It is not staffed; rates are generally affordable, consistent with regional standards: check the amount at the cashier.
How to get to Luxor from LXR
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Luxor: Private Transfer Between Luxor Airport & Any Hotel
Luxor: Private Airport Arrival/Departure One-Way Transfer
Private One-Way Transfer From Luxor Airport to Luxor Hotel
Car rental at Luxor International Airport
Some car rental operators have desks in the arrivals area, but most visitors rely on a local driver or tour operator to visit the archaeological sites.
Prepare your driver's license, passport, and credit card: the IDP is generally necessary for rentals.
Hotels near Luxor International Airport
East Bank - Luxor and Karnak
About 10-15 minutes from the airport, on the same bank: no bridge or ferry needed.
Best for: Travelers who want the temples of Luxor and Karnak and the Nile promenade just minutes away, without crossing the river.
- No need to cross the Nile to reach the airport or the temples of Luxor and Karnak
- More restaurants and the largest choice of hotels in the whole city
- For the Valley of the Kings and the other sites on the west bank you still need the bridge or the ferry
- A more touristy and busy area, especially near the temple of Luxor
West Bank - towards the Valley of the Kings
The Mustafa El-Naggar bridge is 7 km south of Luxor: by car from the airport it takes 25-35 minutes; alternatively you cross on the local ferry from the centre and continue by taxi, 30-45 minutes in total.
Best for: Travelers who focus their visit on the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
- Al Moudira is surrounded by cultivated fields, far from the crowds of the east bank
- Gold Ibis is just minutes from the local ferry to central Luxor
- You always have to cross the Nile to reach the airport or the centre of Luxor
- Fewer restaurants and less evening life than on the east bank
Recommended hotels
- Al Moudira Hotel The only luxury hotel on the west bank, within a property of almost 8 hectares among the fields at Hager Al Dabbeya; 54 suites around interior courtyards, far from the tourist traffic of the east bank. View availability
- Gold Ibis Hotel In a village on the west bank at Al Bairat, just minutes from the local ferry to central Luxor; a panoramic terrace over the Nile and lower prices than on the east bank. View availability
Airport services
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Terminal guide
The terminal is appropriately sized for its role as a major tourist hub, with a second terminal used mainly during peak periods.
It's advisable to arrive 2-3 hours early for your flight.
Map of Luxor International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is it true that in Luxor you always have to give a tip (baksheesh)?
It's a very widespread and almost expected practice for small services like opening a tomb, giving directions or taking photos, especially at the sites on the west bank: always carrying small-denomination banknotes, in Egyptian pounds or dollars, makes dealings with custodians and guides much easier.
Q. What to see in Luxor?
The Valley of the Kings on the west bank, the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor on the east bank: the area is described by some as the largest open-air museum in the world.
Q. Is Luxor a good starting point for a Nile cruise?
Yes, it's one of the two main embarkation/disembarkation points for Nile cruises, along with Aswan.
Q. Is Luxor safe for tourists?
Yes, it's one of the country's most experienced cities in tourism, generally very safe.
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