Flying from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Luxor International Airport (LXR): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Luxor International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Luxor's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Luxor one hour behind Jeddah.
You can take your pick of ten weekly King Abdulaziz International Airport to Luxor International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your JED to LXR flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You can fly nonstop to Luxor, Egypt. Take off with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Luxor International Airport:
EgyptAir tops the list for bookings on this route.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier offering JED to LXR flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Luxor International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JED and LXR:
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Luxor International Airport flight is AED 386. A return ticket is currently AED 818. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from JED to LXR by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Luxor International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from JED to LXR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Luxor International Airport.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81.7% of flights that take off from JED reach their destination on time.
Central Jeddah to King Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 19 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Have an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Luxor International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to JED:
Arriving at Luxor International Airport (LXR)
Step off your King Abdulaziz International Airport to Luxor International Airport flight and be snoozing in your hotel bed soon after. If you need a handy option a short journey from LXR, consider Iberotel Luxor.
Grab a Luxor International Airport rental car and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. Green Motion and Sixt can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Luxor and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Luxor International Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Luxor International Airport (LXR) to central Luxor
From Luxor International Airport, Luxor is approximately 11 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center by car.
When to fly to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
The quietest month for a flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Luxor International Airport is February, while March is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Luxor based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Luxor is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Book your flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Luxor International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from JED to LXR in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Luxor, now it's time to explore more of Egypt. Travel about 483 kilometers north to Suez to check 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 busy.
If you want to check out another major stop in Egypt, head for Sohag, about 137 kilometers 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 highlights.