Luxor International Airport LXRHELX

Luxor International Airport (LXR) is best understood as a compact tourism gateway for Luxor, Nile cruises and the West Bank archaeological sites, not a major connecting hub. It handles domestic Egypt services plus regional and seasonal international flights, with EgyptAir and Air Cairo among the most visible operators and European leisure carriers appearing seasonally. EgyptAir is a Star Alliance member, but LXR itself is not an alliance hub, so connections are usually itinerary-specific rather than banked hub transfers. The airport is close to town, simple to navigate, and most useful for origin/destination travelers; transit passengers should build in margin for immigration, security and baggage handling if changing between domestic and international sectors.

Timezone: Africa/Cairo

Airport lounges

Lounge access is reference info; commission never ranks.

Official info

Official site

https://www.eac.com.eg

As of 2026-06-21 — confirm with the airport.

Airport facts

ICAO

HELX

Elevation

276 ft

Scheduled service

Yes

Runways

1

Longest runway

9843 ft

Terminals

Airport services

Cities served

Hotels near the airport