Flying from New York to Luxor International Airport (LXR): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from New York to Luxor International Airport (LXR). Explore your options for jetting out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
The timezone in Luxor is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of New York. Luxor International Airport is located in Luxor.
To ensure you get on your flight from New York to LXR, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from New York to LXR departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from New York to Luxor International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 74.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Split up your flight from New York to Luxor International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and LXR include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your New York to LXR flight, stay in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
73.3% of flights taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your New York to Luxor International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near LaGuardia Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means most of its flights land on schedule and your trip is smooth and easy.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Luxor International Airport (LXR)
Arriving on a late flight from New York to Luxor International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay within easy reach of LXR at Iberotel Luxor.
Line up a Luxor International Airport rental car from popular providers like Green Motion or Sixt. With your own wheels, you can travel beyond Luxor and discover places most visitors miss.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your New York to Luxor International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Luxor International Airport is ج.م. 18,804. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 54,480. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to LXR. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest New York to Luxor International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from New York to Luxor International Airport.
The best time to fly from New York to Luxor International Airport (LXR)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit Luxor. August is when most people book flights from New York to Luxor International Airport (LXR), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your New York to LXR flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Luxor, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 43ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from New York to Luxor International Airport in January when temperatures are between 6ºC and 25ºC.
More about Luxor
Start your Luxor trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from New York to Luxor International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Luxor when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Temple of Karnak followed by Temple of Amun and Luxor Temple.
Explore more of Egypt
Sohag is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored after you've seen Luxor. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Mosque Noor Islam, كنيسة السيدة العذراء مريم بسوهاج إيبارشيه سوهاج و المنشاة و المراغة and مسجد الزهراء.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Egypt, head for Mallawī, roughly 290 kilometres north-west of Luxor. Blessed Virgin Mary Church and Demiana tribal ownership, Mallawi Museum and Mosque mercy are key highlights.
