Travelling from Istanbul to Luxor International Airport (LXR): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering the departure point for your flight from Istanbul to Luxor International Airport (LXR). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
Luxor is 1 hour behind Istanbul. Luxor International Airport is located in Luxor, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Istanbul to LXR. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like August or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
We make it easy to plan a flight from Istanbul to LXR with a stopover. To see your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IST and LXR include:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The distance from central Istanbul to IST is roughly 48 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Luxor International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Istanbul to Luxor International Airport, browse these options when departing from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 57 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Istanbul to LXR, stay in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
About Luxor International Airport (LXR)
Get off your flight from Istanbul to Luxor International Airport and be sprawled out in your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a comfortable option a short journey from LXR, make your way to Fontana Luxor Hostel.
Getting from Luxor International Airport (LXR) to central Luxor
From Luxor International Airport, Luxor is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 22 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
ر.ق. 331 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Luxor International Airport. Return flights start from ر.ق. 1,108. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from Istanbul to LXR, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Istanbul to Luxor International Airport.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from Istanbul to LXR is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has dropped.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul to Luxor International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Istanbul to Luxor International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Luxor, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Luxor. The warmest month is August. Lock in your flights from Istanbul to LXR sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 43ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap flights from Istanbul to Luxor International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Luxor
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Luxor International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Luxor:
One of the best ways to experience Luxor is to check out its most popular attractions. Highlights include Karnak Temple Sacred Lake, Luxor Temple and Luxor Museum.
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