Travelers Flying to Egypt Have an Affordable New Option Thanks to This Budget Airline

It just got easier to visit the “world’s greatest open-air museum.” 

Luxor, Egypt is known for its massive historical temples, the nearby Valley of the Kings, stone statues, and is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Now, thanks to a newly introduced flight route from low-cost carrier easyJet, travelers to the region will have direct access from London’s Gatwick airport.

The new route begins on November 11, 2024, with flights departing London (LGW) at 9:05 am, and arriving into Luxor International Airport (LXR) at 4:25 pm. The total flight duration is five hours and twenty minutes. 

Travel + Leisure spotted round-trip fares on the new route for as low as $244 in easyJet’s ‘Standard’ class of service which includes one small cabin bag, however carry-on and checked bags cost extra. Travelers can book tickets on the newly announced route from its launch in November through March 2025 on easyJet’s website. 

“We’re delighted to be launching even more new routes from airports across the UK to a fantastic range of leisure destinations, meaning we’re now offering over 41 new routes including three brand new destinations on our network from this winter,” easyJet’s UK Country Manager Ali Gayward shared in a statement to T+L. 

The airline will also begin new service to Sharm El Sheik in Egypt on February 14, 2025. With both of these new routes, easyJet says they operate more seats to Egypt from the United Kingdom than any other airline. 

Frequent travelers to the region share the new route will help cut down on travel time within the region.

In 2023, Luxor was named one of T+L Readers’ 10 Favorite Cities in Africa and the Middle East.

“Every visit to Luxor is magical and special,” social media and communications expert Maha Abouelenein shared with T+L. “Walking through the sites is mesmerizing and awe inspiring every time I do it.”

Abouelenein, has traveled to Luxor four times with family and has shared her experiences of traveling through the area on her social media account. She recommends taking time to visit the Valley of the Kings (King Tut’s Tomb), Valley of the Queens (Queen Nefertari’s Tomb), and the Luxor Temple.