Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Luxor International Airport (LXR): what you need to know
Luxor is one hour behind Riyadh and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your RUH to LXR flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Luxor International Airport. These are the top stopovers between RUH and LXR:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
$156 is currently the best price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Luxor International Airport flight. Return flights start at $304. These prices can change depending on availability.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from RUH to LXR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Luxor International Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Luxor International Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
86.76% of flights leaving King Khaled International Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of RUH.
To reach King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 25 miles from the airport to the city center.
Taking an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Luxor International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near RUH:
Arriving at Luxor International Airport (LXR)
Consider a stay at Iberotel Luxor after touching down from your King Khaled International Airport to Luxor International Airport flight. It's a quick drive from LXR and a handy option if you'd like to catch some z's soon after landing.
Book a Luxor International Airport rental car and discover places that aren't on the usual tourist route. Green Motion and Sixt can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Luxor and beyond.
Booking your ride from Luxor International Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Luxor International Airport (LXR) to central Luxor
Luxor International Airport is roughly 7 miles from the center of Luxor. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
The quietest month for a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Luxor International Airport is February, while March is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Luxor based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Luxor is August, with temperatures ranging between 73ºF and 109ºF. Lock in your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Luxor International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RUH to LXR in January. Average temperatures are between 43ºF and 77ºF then.
Explore more of Egypt
Luxor has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Egypt you'll want to see. Around 300 miles north of Luxor, a visit to Suez will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Suez sea view ممشى الكورنيش الجديد, Suez National Museum and El rayies Park.
Around 85 miles north-west of Luxor, Sohag is another favorite stop in Egypt. Start your sightseeing at كنيسة السيدة العذراء مريم بسوهاج إيبارشيه سوهاج و المنشاة و المراغة, Omar ibn al-Khattab mosque in Naga Disqualified and Mosque Noor Islam.
