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Luxor International Airport

Luxor, Egypt

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Luxor International Airport

Luxor, Egypt
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Gateway to ancient Egypt's greatest open-air museum.

Opened
1945
Location
Luxor, Egypt
Luxor International Airport (LXR/HELX) serves the city of Luxor in Upper Egypt, one of the world's most visited archaeological destinations. The airport connects the region—home to the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and numerous pharaonic monuments—to domestic and international travelers year-round. The airport handles a significant volume of charter and scheduled traffic, particularly from European markets, as tourists flock to the Luxor region. EgyptAir operates domestic routes linking Luxor to Cairo and other Egyptian cities, while various international carriers serve the airport seasonally. Luxor International Airport has undergone modernization efforts to expand its capacity and improve passenger facilities, reflecting Egypt's broader push to develop its tourism infrastructure.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal building handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Taxis and private transfers are the main ground transport options connecting the airport to central Luxor, located approximately 7 kilometers away.
Airlines here
EgyptAir is the primary scheduled carrier, operating domestic routes, while European charter airlines frequently serve Luxor during peak tourism seasons.
Notable facts
  • ›Located approximately 7 km east of central Luxor city.
  • ›Serves as a key entry point to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple.
  • ›The airport sees strong seasonal demand driven by winter sun tourism from Europe.
  • ›Luxor sits along the Nile River in Upper Egypt, a historically significant archaeological corridor.
  • ›The airport has a runway capable of handling wide-body commercial aircraft.
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Route map (7 destinations)

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Routes

LXR → KWIJ9 · 320
LXR → CAIM4 · DH4
LXR → CAIMS · 738 E70 320
LXR → CDGMS · 320
LXR → JEDMS · 320
LXR → KWIMS · 320
LXR → LHRMS · 738
LXR → DOHQR · 320
LXR → JEDXY · 320
LXR → RUHXY · 320
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Luxor International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Luxor International Airport is the main airport serving the city of Luxor, Egypt. It is located 6 km (4 miles) east of the city. Many charter airlines use the airport, as it is a popular tourist destination for those visiting the River Nile and the Valley of the Kings.

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