Luxor International Airport (LXR) is located east of Luxor in Egypt. Annually, Luxor International Airport deals with approximately 2.5 million passengers and is the main airport serving the city. Main airlines flying from the airport include EgyptAir, Thomson Airways and TUIfly. Luxor International Airport consists of two terminals for domestic and international flights and one runway. Flights are to destinations mainly within Egypt, Europe and India. Recent renovations have increased the airports passenger capacity to 8 million. It is a popular airport to use for visitors to the Nile Valley and the Valley of the Kings.

Airport Information Luxor

• Location: Luxor International Airport is situated 4 miles east of Luxor in Egypt.
• Address: Luxor International Airport, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt
• Telephone Number: (20) 95-379-655
• Time Zone: GMT +2
• Eating & Drinking: There are restaurants and cafeterias within the airport as well as cafes situated outside the terminal building.
• ATM: Within the airport there is a Bureau de Change before check-in and ATMs are situated in the arrivals hall.
• WiFi: No wireless Internet is available but there is an Internet café located in LXR.
• Shopping: Shops include newsagents, a chemist and a gift shop. There is also a Duty Free shop located in departures.
• Airport Hotels: There are no hotels located within the airport. However, there are a number in the area which includes Hotel El Luxor (095-237-4944), Mercure Inn Luxor (095-373-321), Hotel Pyramisa Isis Luxor (095-237-0100), Hotel Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor (095-238-0422) and Luxor Governorate (095-237-4933).
• Disabled Travelers: In terms of disabled facilities, wheelchairs are available on request and airlines should be contacted in advance.
• Lounges: Within Luxor International Airport there is a VIP Lounge available.
• Parking: Short and long-term parking is available at the airport opposite the terminal building.
• Directions & Transportation: If getting there by car, drivers should take the 02 highway. There is a bus service to provide transportation to the airport. The journey takes 15 minutes but the buses tend to become very crowded. The suggested mode of transport over the bus is the taxi. The journey costs approximately $3.50 and official taxis are blue and white.
• Website: http://www.luxor-airport.com/