Travelling from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Luxor Airport (LXR): what you need to know
The timezone in Luxor is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Riyadh.
Your RUH to LXR flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Riyadh Airport to Luxor Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between RUH and LXR include:
Jeddah Airport
Cairo Airport
Madinah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Luxor Airport (LXR)
Rs67,981 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Luxor Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs113,894. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from RUH to LXR. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Riyadh Airport to Luxor Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RUH to LXR by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Riyadh Airport to Luxor Airport.
Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
85% of flights departing from Riyadh Airport reach their destination on time. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of RUH.
Riyadh Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you're looking for a place to stay before your flight from Riyadh Airport to Luxor Airport, check out Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. It's a quick drive from RUH.
Arriving at Luxor Airport (LXR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LXR if you have a late Riyadh Airport to Luxor Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Venture beyond Luxor and head to places that aren't on the typical itinerary with your own wheels. You can book a Luxor Airport rental car from popular providers like Green Motion or Sixt.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Luxor Airport about one week ahead.
When to fly to Luxor Airport (LXR)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Riyadh Airport to Luxor Airport. November is the most popular month to visit Luxor. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in June.
The warmest month in Luxor is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 43ºC. Book your flights from Riyadh Airport to Luxor Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from RUH to LXR in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Suez is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored after you've seen Luxor. Around 483 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Suez National Museum, Salam Mosque and Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque.
Next up? Set out for Sohag. It's roughly 137 kilometres north-west of Luxor and features highlights like Pharaonic obelisk.
