How to find cheap flights to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
At the moment, R 6,063 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Allama Iqbal International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to LHE for R 11,948.
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Score a bargain on tickets to Lahore, where Allama Iqbal International Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to find a good deal and have a wider selection of flights and departure times.
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Best time to go to Lahore
You can usually catch the cheapest flight to Lahore in May.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to LHE that suits your budget and schedule.
July is the most popular month for flights to LHE. It's the perfect time to explore Lahore in full swing.
Travel in April if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Lahore are often cheaper.
With averages of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF), June is when Lahore is warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your time here.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 6ºC (43ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
Want to leave the umbrella at home? December is the driest month in Lahore, averaging one day of rain.
July has the wettest weather. You can expect around 16 days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Flying to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Lahore in a single hop. Lock in a direct flight to Allama Iqbal International Airport with one of these leading airlines:
Kuwait Airways has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 90% of its flights into this airport land without being late, making it a wise choice when reserving your LHE plane ticket.
You'll step off the plane in the UTC+5 timezone at LHE.
Be curled up in bed shortly after your flight to LHE. Book a room at any of these stays close to Allama Iqbal International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Grab a car hire in LHE and visit places you won't find on every itinerary. Europcar and Street Rent a Car can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Lahore and beyond.
Flights taking off from Allama Iqbal International Airport reach their destination as scheduled 68% of the time. This measure shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Allama Iqbal International Airport is located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Getting to central Lahore from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
Central Lahore is about 48 kilometres from LHE.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to LHE, it'll take around 50 minutes to get to the centre.
Lahore has you covered when it comes to a place to stay. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to explore before you go:
Lahore highlights
Jump off your flight to Lahore and find your way to these must-see attractions:
Badshahi Mosque: Around 0.16 kilometres north of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Shalimar Gardens: You'll find this park roughly 6 kilometres east of the centre. It's a great place to take a breather while exploring Lahore.
Jamia Masjid F1: This is another good reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 14 kilometres south of the centre of Lahore in Johar Town.
How to get to Gujranwala from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
Going to the nearby city of Gujranwala? It's about 97 kilometres from LHE. Give yourself around 1 hour 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Pattoki
Pattoki is another city that's easy to get to from Allama Iqbal International Airport. It's around 80 kilometres away.
The drive time to Pattoki is roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Explore more of Pakistan
There's plenty more of Pakistan waiting for you to discover. Around 129 kilometres west of Lahore, set off for Faisalabad. What not to miss? Start with Faisal Masjid, Madni Masjid and Jamia masjid Bara Minar wali. The closest airport to this city is Faisalabad Airport (LYP).
Another city in Pakistan that will quickly win you over is Rawalpindi. From Lahore, it's roughly 257 kilometres north-west and offers highlights like Umer Bin Khattab Masjid and Moti Masjid. Work in a visit to Jamia Masjid E Muhammad too.
Roughly 72 kilometres north of Lahore, Gujranwala is worth a detour. Top reasons to go include Jamia Masjid, Jamia Masjid Arif and Haveli of Maharaja Ranjit Singh (Sher-e-Punjab).