Amman to Luxor flights
Luxor lies 766 km (476 mi) south-west of Amman, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 44 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Amman | Luxor | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Jordan | Egypt |
| Population | 1.3 million | 422,407 |
| Elevation | 757 m (2,484 ft) | 89 m (292 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Amman) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | ADJ, 5 km out | LXR, 7 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Luxor
Crossing from Jordan into Egypt: money changes from the Dinar to the Pound (EGP); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +20; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Airports at each end
Leaving Amman
Amman is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 10,745-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Queen Alia International Airport (AMM, 26 km).
Arriving in Luxor
Luxor is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Luxor International Airport (LXR), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxor International Airport | LXR | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,843 ft | 276 ft |
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Staying in Luxor
Our booking partner lists 602 places to stay in Luxor. Of the 355 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (127), and 84 are five-star. Across 128 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 69,638 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Luxor from Amman?
766 km (476 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Amman.
How long does it take to get from Amman to Luxor by air?
About 1 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Amman and Luxor?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Amman to Luxor flights?
Typically Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ) to Luxor International Airport (LXR).
What currency do I need in Luxor?
The Pound (EGP).
Where can I stay in Luxor?
Our booking partner lists 602 places to stay in Luxor, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.