Flying from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Luxor International Airport (LXR): what you need to know
The timezone in Luxor is UTC+2, which is two hours behind Muscat.
To ensure you catch your MCT to LXR flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Muscat International Airport to Luxor International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between MCT and LXR:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Luxor International Airport flight is ر.ق. 793. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ر.ق. 1,815. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from MCT to LXR, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Muscat International Airport to Luxor International Airport.
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Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Muscat International Airport to Luxor International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 85.46% of flights that take off from MCT arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Muscat to Muscat International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near MCT. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Luxor International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Luxor International Airport (LXR)
Hop off your Muscat International Airport to Luxor International Airport flight and be in your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a comfy option within easy reach of LXR, unpack your bags at Iberotel Luxor.
Book a Luxor International Airport rental car and check out destinations off the typical tourist track. Green Motion and Sixt can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Luxor and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Luxor International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Luxor International Airport (LXR) to central Luxor
From Luxor International Airport, Luxor is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
The quietest month for a flight from Muscat International Airport to Luxor International Airport is February, while March is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Luxor based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Muscat International Airport to Luxor International Airport for August if you want to visit Luxor during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 43ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MCT to LXR in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Luxor, now it's time to discover more of Egypt. Travel around 483 kilometres north to Suez to tick off its popular sights. From Suez sea view ممشى الكورنيش الجديد to Suez National Museum and El rayies Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another corner of Egypt, consider Sohag, roughly 137 kilometres north-west of Luxor. كنيسة السيدة العذراء مريم بسوهاج إيبارشيه سوهاج و المنشاة و المراغة, Omar ibn al-Khattab mosque in Naga Disqualified and Mosque Noor Islam are key reasons to visit.
