Airport
Luxor International Airport (LXR)
Luxor International Airport is the main gateway to Luxor and Upper Egypt, connecting travelers with the Nile Valley, Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings. Compare transfer options to the city centre, East Bank hotels and West Bank resorts, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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Luggage
About Luxor International Airport
Luxor International Airport is the main airport serving Luxor and the surrounding Upper Egypt region. Opened in 1946, it is a key entry point for travelers visiting the Nile Valley, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings.
Located about 7 km east of central Luxor, the airport operates passenger services from a single terminal with a runway, check-in desks, gates and baggage claim areas. It handles scheduled and charter flights, connecting Luxor with domestic and international destinations.
The airport is reached mainly by taxi, hotel transfers, pre-booked private transfers and rental cars, with no direct public bus link to the city centre. Journeys to East Bank hotels and West Bank resorts are generally short.
Passenger facilities include duty-free and gift shops, cafés and restaurants, a VIP lounge, bank and currency exchange services, ATMs, Wi-Fi, first aid and accessibility services, making it a practical gateway for tourists arriving in Upper Egypt.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Luxor International Airport operates passenger services from a single terminal. The terminal handles domestic and international flights, with check-in desks and gates serving scheduled and charter services.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Luxor International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Luxor International Airport to East Bank hotels, West Bank resorts, Nile cruise embarkation points and other destinations across Luxor.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, sightseeing at Karnak, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings, or journeys around Luxor.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Luxor International Airport for independent travel around Luxor and onward journeys to Aswan, Hurghada and other destinations in Upper Egypt.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Luxor International Airport, hotels, Nile cruise terminals, event venues and other destinations.
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