Rome to Luxor (FCO–LXR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SM2808
SM Air Cairo
320
1:30 PM
CEST T3
6:05 PM
EEST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CAI Cairo 5h 25m AZEYLH ACAIEY Cairo (CAI) to Luxor flights
BCN Barcelona 7h 8m ARAVAZ MS Barcelona (BCN) to Luxor flights
MAD Madrid 8h 13m ADARAV MSNP Madrid (MAD) to Luxor flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h 10m AFAMAZ U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Luxor flights
SSH Sharm El Sheikh 13h 38m NOW4 SM Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) to Luxor flights
JED Jeddah 16h 45m ARAZSV NE Jeddah (JED) to Luxor flights
KWI Kuwait City 16h 50m AZULUX J9 Kuwait City (KWI) to Luxor flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 17h 5m NO SMU2 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Luxor flights
VRN Caselle (VR) ~6h NO SM Caselle (VR) (VRN) to Luxor flights
ATH Spata-Artemida ~6h 6EA3AR Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Luxor flights
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Rome to Luxor
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,612 mi 3h 35m nonstop +1h ahead

FCO–LXR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Cairo leads the route. The flight covers 1,612 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FCO–LXR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SM Air Cairo 1 320 3h35
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – SM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SM (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FCO to LXR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to LXR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
422
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Luxor is 1 hour ahead of Rome.
FCO: CEST · LXR: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 7:00 PM in Luxor.
Distance & Flight Time
1,612 mi / 2,594 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders need a visa to enter Egypt. Apply for an eVisa at visa2egypt.gov.eg. A single-entry eVisa costs about $25 and allows stays of up to 30 days. A multiple-entry option is available for $60 and is valid for 180 days. Processing typically takes up to 4 working days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Visa on arrival is also available at Egyptian airports for Italian nationals, but the eVisa saves time at immigration.

Getting to FCO

Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.

FCO–LXR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Luxor route.
Route details
Distance1,612 mi / 2,594 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FCO
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: LXR
IATA / ICAOLXR / HELX
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation276 ft / 84 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to LXR flights.
Nonstop flights from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Luxor International Airport take about 3h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,612 miles.
1 airline operates flights from FCO to LXR: Air Cairo.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cairo, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas.
Luxor is 1 hour ahead of Rome.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FCO to LXR

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Luxor International Airport (LXR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Cairo. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FCO to LXR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCO to LXR is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,612 miles (2,594 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairo, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.