Luxor Airport Guide

(LXR)

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Luxor International Airport is the key airport serving the city of Luxor, Egypt and is one of the busiest airports in the country. Luxor is a hugely popular tourist destination, mostly among the Europeans tourists. Not surprisingly the majority of the traffic at the Luxor airport is European, but the airport also handles airlines from across North Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Located around 8 km far from the centre of the Luxor, Luxor International Airport serves nearly 2 million passengers each year. The international airport is managed by the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority. The airport serves numerous airlines, including code share and global alliances airlines.

Airport Code: LXR

Website: www.eac-airports.com/OurAirports_Luxor.aspx
Luxor International Airport’s website can guide for anyone looking for information on the airport. All kinds of useful Luxor airport information can be procured from the attractive portal. Travellers can check out tips, information about airport’s capacity, its history and other important Luxor airport information at the website.

Time Zone: GMT + 2

Airport Connectivity:

Various modes of transportation are available for tourists to and from the Luxor International Airport.

There is a regular public bus service from the airport to the centre of the city. The journey takes around 15 minutes. This is relatively cheap way of commuting, therefore buses can be a bit crowded.

Taxis are available from outside the terminal. Travellers can also take advantage of the limousine services that are provided.

Car Parking: Luxor International Airport provides both long term and short term parking options for the passengers. The lots are situated opposite the Luxor airport’s terminal and instructions are offered to guide passengers towards them.

Lounges: There is a VIP Lounge at the Luxor International Airport that is laden with all kinds of amenities and services.

Food and Beverages: Passengers at the Luxor Airport have a range of eating options. The airport offers restaurants and snack bars inside the terminal and serves a variety of food items. One can also find small cafes outside the building.

Medical Care: The Luxor International Airport maintains a first aid room that is equipped with basic medical equipment.

Shopping: The airport features an array of stores and shops where people can buy products of their fancy. Shops in the main terminal sell a variety of travel-related items, as well as gift items, handicrafts, and international newspapers and magazines. Several duty free shops are also available offering a range of luxury items. A pharmacy is also located at the airport.

Business Facilities: Internet access is available at the VIP Lounge.

Airport Hotels -

There is no availability of accommodation at the Luxor International Airport itself; however being such a popular area among tourists, there are number of options in the region for the travellers.

Hotels and chains like the Sheraton, Hilton, Sofitel and Le Meridien are located at a convenient distance form the Luxor International Airport.

Money, Banking, Postal and Telecommunications - Money exchange facilities, banks and ATMs are available at the airport. Internet access and pubic phones are also provided.

Lost and Found - The Luxor International Airport has a missed baggage office where queries concerning lost baggage must be directed at.

Facilities for Passengers with Special Needs - Amenities and services for the disabled are available throughout the airport. Wheelchairs can be supplied by the airlines on request.

Other Services and Facilities: The Luxor International Airport features a mosque where travellers can visit to offer prayers.

(Note: This airport guide is based on information gathered from official airport website on the internet. Southall Travel holds no responsibility for any misrepresentation of facts and will not be in any way liable for any kind of eventuality arising from the use of information given in this guide).

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