Flying from London to Sphinx International Airport (SPX): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Sphinx International Airport (SPX), you'll have a good choice of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The timezone in Giza is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London. Sphinx International Airport is located in Giza.
Your flight from London to SPX won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to SPX. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
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When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Sphinx International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and SPX include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
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69.26% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Reserve a flight ticket from London to Sphinx International Airport (SPX) out of Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between STN and SPX include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Sphinx International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down when they should. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
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Booking your ride around one week in advance of your London to Sphinx International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
Currently, C$88 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Sphinx International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$155. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from London to SPX, book your flight ticket one month ahead of your departure date.
June is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a London to Sphinx International Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Sphinx International Airport (SPX). October is when most people travel to Giza. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.
The warmest month in Giza is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your London to SPX flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Sphinx International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Giza
Start your Giza trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Sphinx International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. أهرامات الجيزة بجمهورية مصر, Giza Plateau and A fun tour are popular attractions which should feature on every Giza itinerary.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Giza, now it's time to discover other parts of Egypt. Travel around 153 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its leading attractions. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Egypt, consider Port Said, about 193 kilometres north-east of Giza. Suez Canal, Old Historical buildings and Museum of Modern Art in Port Said are the start of reasons to visit.
