Luxor International Airport
LUXOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Luxor International Airport (LXR), which is 6 kilometers east of the city core of Luxor, serves as a gateway to the main tourist destination of the Nile Valley. The famed Valley of the Kings, which is situated just south of Luxor, is the closest airport to this, Egypt’s fourth-largest airport.
A well-established airport, Luxor International Airport was built close to the city and the Al Hubayl neighborhood to meet rising demand. On the city’s extreme eastern suburbs, Luxor Airport rose quickly to prominence and was recently refurbished in 2005 to accommodate more passengers and meet plans for future expansion.
Upgrading the airport in 2005 allowed it to handle up to 8 million passengers annually. Facilities for passengers include 48 check-in desks, 8 gates, 5 baggage claim belts, a post office, a bank, a Bureau de change, an auto exchange machine (CIB), restaurants, cafeterias, a VIP Lounge, a duty-free shop, a newsagent/tobacconist, a gift shop, a travel agency, a tourist help desk, car rental, first aid, a baby/parent Room, disabled access/facilities and a business center.
There are direct flights from Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and the United Kingdom to both domestic and international destinations from two terminals. At Cairo International Airport, other international aircraft land. From there, a domestic flight takes 45 minutes to go to Luxor.
The city of Luxor is one of the most visited destinations in Egypt with many special attractions. It welcomes a great number of people from all around the world thanks to its artistic heritage and extraordinary beauty.
Luxor Tours & Activities
Looking to save some costs on your travel? Why not join a shared group tour to explore Luxor, Egypt? Here are some activities you might be interested in:
There is a direct road connection from Luxor Airport to Luxor, which is adjacent to the 02 Highway, which follows the east bank of the Nile. An easy substitute are the numerous taxis and buses that travel the route into the city.
Along the banks of the Nile, several of the more affluent hotel and chain properties, including Sheraton, Hilton, Sofitel Winter Palace, and Steigenberger, provide five-star lodgings, giving visitors easy access to both Luxor and the nearby Valley of the Kings.
The major hotel may be reached in just 10 minutes because to how close Luxor’s core is to the airport. The majority of hotels in the heart of Luxor also offer free shuttle service that picks up guests from the airport.
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