Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sphinx International Airport (SPX): what you need to know
The timezone in Giza is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Leave enough time to make your LHR to SPX flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Sphinx International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between LHR and SPX:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Sphinx International Airport flight is 119 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 232 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LHR to SPX, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sphinx International Airport.
Finding cheap flights from LHR to SPX is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sphinx International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sphinx International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
Consider checking in to Prime Select West Sodic after touching down from your London Heathrow Airport to Sphinx International Airport flight. It's not too far from SPX and a great option if you'd like to get some sleep right away.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sphinx International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Sphinx International Airport (SPX) to central Giza
Sphinx International Airport to the centre of Giza has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
February is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sphinx International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Giza in April.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sphinx International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Giza during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to SPX sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be discovered after you've seen Giza. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Giza. No journey is complete without visiting Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.