LXR
Luxor International Airport
Luxor · EgyptICAO HELX
Luxor International Airport (LXR) is an airport serving Luxor, Egypt, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 25° 40' 15.6" N, 32° 42' 23.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 294 feet (90 meters) above sea level. With 7 direct destinations served by 5 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Cairo (GMT+3).
Destinations
7
Airlines
5
Elevation ft
294/ 90m
Africa/Cairo
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
LXR
ICAO Code
HELX
City
Luxor
Country
Egypt
Elevation
294 ft
Local Time
11:05 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:25.6710°
Longitude:32.7066°
Popular Routes from LXR
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAI | Cairo, Egypt | 317 mi | 1h 6m | short-haul | 130 kg | View |
| JED | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 492 mi | 1h 26m | short-haul | 202 kg | View |
| KWI | Kuwait, Kuwait | 968 mi | 2h 30m | medium-haul | 243 kg | View |
| CDG | Paris, France | 2,284 mi | 4h 59m | medium-haul | 573 kg | View |
| DOH | Doha, Qatar | 1,180 mi | 2h 54m | medium-haul | 296 kg | View |
| LHR | London, United Kingdom | 2,489 mi | 5h 33m | long-haul | 601 kg | View |
| RUH | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 876 mi | 2h 10m | short-haul | 360 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at LXR
5 active airlines serving Luxor International Airport.
Egyptair
MSEgypt
Jazeera Airways
J9Kuwait
Marysya Airlines
M4Russia
Nas Air
XYSaudi Arabia
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Luxor International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sohag International Airport | HMB | Sohag | Egypt | 122 km |
| Aswan International Airport | ASW | Aswan | Egypt | 189 km |
| Marsa Alam International Airport | RMF | Marsa Alam | Egypt | 189 km |
| Hurghada International Airport | HRG | Hurghada | Egypt | 199 km |
| Assiut International Airport | ATZ | Asyut | Egypt | 228 km |
| Sharm El Sheikh International Airport | SSH | Sharm El Sheikh | Egypt | 306 km |
| Al Wajh Domestic Airport | EJH | Wejh | Saudi Arabia | 382 km |
| Abu Simbel Airport | ABS | Abu Simbel | Egypt | 382 km |
Other Airports in Egypt
Abu Simbel Airport
ABSAbu Simbel
Borg El Arab International Airport
HBEAlexandria
Aswan International Airport
ASWAswan
Assiut International Airport
ATZAsyut
Cairo International Airport
CAICairo
Hurghada International Airport
HRGHurghada
Marsa Alam International Airport
RMFMarsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
SSHSharm El Sheikh
Sohag International Airport
HMBSohag
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 25° 40' 15.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 32° 42' 23.8" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 25.671000
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 32.706600
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 11:05 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 294 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 90 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Luxor International Airport?
The IATA code for Luxor International Airport is LXR, and its ICAO code is HELX. The airport is located in Luxor, Egypt.
How many destinations can you fly to from LXR?
There are 7 direct destinations available from Luxor International Airport (LXR) in Luxor, Egypt.
What airlines fly from LXR?
There are 5 airlines operating from LXR, including Egyptair, Jazeera Airways, Marysya Airlines, Nas Air, Qatar Airways.
What timezone is Luxor International Airport in?
Luxor International Airport is in the Africa/Cairo timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Luxor International Airport?
Luxor International Airport sits at an elevation of 294 feet (90 meters) above sea level.
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