Egypt · direct from 1 UK airport
Luxor
The Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor temples, and Nile cruises.
Dendera: a temple with painted ceilings
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The Temple of Hathor, with brightly painted ceilings and a famous zodiac relief.
WhereAbout 33 miles from the airport (LXR)
Getting thereAbout an hour's drive north.
Direct flights to Luxor from the UK
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| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatwick | easyJet | Oct to Apr | 2,466 mi |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Luxor by month
23°Jan
25°Feb
30°Mar
35°Apr
39°May
41°Jun
41°Jul
41°Aug
39°Sep
36°Oct
29°Nov
24°Dec
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° | 7° | 0 |
| February | 25° | 9° | 0 |
| March | 30° | 13° | 0 |
| April | 35° | 18° | 0 |
| May | 39° | 22° | 0 |
| June | 41° | 25° | 0 |
| July | 41° | 26° | 0 |
| August | 41° | 26° | 0 |
| September | 39° | 23° | 0 |
| October | 36° | 20° | 0 |
| November | 29° | 13° | 0 |
| December | 24° | 9° | 1 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Luxor). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- You need a visa: buy an e-visa online before you go, or a visa on arrival at the airport (US$30 in cash; at Cairo, US$36 by card).
- Your passport must expire at least 6 months after you arrive and have a blank page.
From the Foreign Office's Egypt travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.