Transfers to Abydos — Private Airport Taxi
Abydos lies about 160 km north of Luxor — roughly two and a half hours each way. It is served from Luxor Airport (LXR) as a private transfer or a full-day drive combined with Dendera.
Book your transfer to Abydos
Fixed price per vehicle — confirmed instantly, pay by card.
Getting to Abydos
Every airport in our Egypt network that serves Abydos, with the road distance, typical drive time and the starting price per vehicle.
| Airport | Distance | Drive time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxor International Airport (LXR) | 155 km | ~135 min | $72 |
Abydos transfer prices by vehicle
Prices are per vehicle in USD and include tolls, parking, taxes and waiting time. Nothing is added on arrival.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | from LXR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Sedan | 3 | 2 | $72 |
| Business Sedan | 3 | 3 | $90 |
| Business Van | 6 | 6 | $101 |
| Executive Van | 6 | 6 | $130 |
| Minibus 8 | 8 | 8 | $181 |
| Minibus 16 | 16 | 16 | $218 |
Arriving in Abydos
Abydos holds the Temple of Seti I and the King List, and it is far enough from Luxor that visitors either drive it as a long day or continue north afterwards. Either way it needs a car and a driver who will wait.
Good to know
- 160 km / about 2.5 hours from Luxor
- Full-day option pairing Abydos with Dendera
- Driver waits at the site — no time pressure
- Fixed price per vehicle including fuel and waiting
All Egypt transfers are operated by licensed, insured local partners under Bacharide's service standards.
Abydos transfers — FAQs
- How much is a transfer to Abydos?
- Private transfers to Abydos start at $72 for the whole vehicle, not per person. The price is fixed when you book and includes tolls, parking, taxes and waiting time.
- Which airport is closest to Abydos?
- Luxor International Airport (LXR) is the nearest airport we serve — about 155 km and roughly 135 minutes by road.
- Where does the driver meet me?
- Inside the arrivals hall, holding a board with your name. We track your flight, so a delay simply moves the pickup — you also get 60 minutes of free waiting time.
- Can you time the Abydos transfer with a Nile cruise or tour?
- Yes. Tell us the cruise embarkation time or tour start when booking and we schedule the pickup with a buffer so you arrive comfortably ahead of it.
- Are long-distance drives to Abydos done in one leg?
- They are. One driver, one air-conditioned vehicle, with comfort stops on request — no changing cars and no extra charge for the stops.
