Flying from Luxor Airport (LXR) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Luxor Airport to Athens International Airport.
Luxor and Athens are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your LXR to ATH flight.
During popular months such as November, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Athens (and then discovering more of Greece!) is a cinch with Aegean Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Luxor Airport to Athens International Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Aegean Airlines.
With a reliable 81.82% of services arriving as planned, Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier for LXR to ATH flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Luxor Airport to Athens International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LXR and ATH include:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Cairo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Luxor Airport (LXR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Luxor Airport to Athens International Airport flight is $133. A return ticket right now is $354. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from LXR to ATH by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Luxor Airport to Athens International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from LXR to ATH is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Luxor Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Luxor Airport (LXR)
Of all flights departing from Luxor Airport, 51% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Luxor Airport from central Luxor, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near LXR? If you're catching an early flight from Luxor Airport to Athens International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Luxor Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Grab a Athens International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Luxor Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Luxor Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LXR to ATH around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without experiencing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
