Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Luxor Airport (LXR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Luxor Airport is 4 hours 55 minutes.
Luxor is one hour ahead of Madrid and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your MAD to LXR flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
EgyptAir offers direct flights from Madrid Airport to Luxor Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Luxor — and maybe even more of Egypt if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with EgyptAir on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for MAD to LXR flights is EgyptAir.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to Luxor Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAD and LXR:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Valencia Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Luxor Airport (LXR)
$116 is the lowest price for a one-way Madrid Airport to Luxor Airport flight. Return flights start from $248. These prices can change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from MAD to LXR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Luxor Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Madrid Airport to Luxor Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
77% of flights leaving from Madrid Airport land at their destination on time.
Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MAD? If you're catching an early flight from Madrid Airport to Luxor Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Luxor Airport (LXR)
If you're arriving on a late Madrid Airport to Luxor Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near LXR:
Pick up a Luxor Airport rental car from leading companies like Green Motion or Sixt. With your own wheels, you can travel beyond Luxor and explore places most visitors tend to miss.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Luxor Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Luxor Airport (LXR) to central Luxor
Luxor Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Luxor. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Luxor Airport (LXR)
November is the busiest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Luxor Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Luxor in June.
Before locking in your flight from Madrid Airport to Luxor Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Luxor, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAD to LXR around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Luxor, now it's time to discover other corners of Egypt. Journey around 483 kilometres north to Suez to check off its top sights. From Suez National Museum to Salam Mosque and Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Next? Head for Sohag. It's around 137 kilometres north-west of Luxor and features highlights like Pharaonic obelisk.