Travelling from Johannesburg to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE): What you need to know
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) jetting off from here.
Lahore is three hours ahead of Johannesburg. Allama Iqbal International Airport is located in Lahore, which is in the UTC+5 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Johannesburg to LHE.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Johannesburg to LHE departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
JNB is about 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Johannesburg to Allama Iqbal International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
77.1% of flights departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to HLA from the centre of Johannesburg in about 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Lanseria International Airport the day before your Johannesburg to LHE flight:
About Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Johannesburg to Allama Iqbal International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHE instead:
Grab an Allama Iqbal International Airport rental car and check out destinations off the typical tourist track. Europcar and Street Rent a Car can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Lahore and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Johannesburg to Allama Iqbal International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
Currently, R 6,181 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Allama Iqbal International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,948. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Johannesburg to LHE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Johannesburg to Allama Iqbal International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Johannesburg to Allama Iqbal International Airport.
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Lahore. July is when most people book flights from Johannesburg to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Johannesburg to LHE plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Lahore, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Allama Iqbal International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Lahore
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Lahore right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Johannesburg to Allama Iqbal International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Jamia Masjid F1, Mavi Mosque(blue mosque) and Jamia Masjid Mubarak are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Lahore itinerary.
Explore more of Pakistan
Lahore has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Pakistan waiting to be explored. Around 137 kilometres west of Lahore, a visit to Faisalabad will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Faisal Masjid, Madni Masjid and Jamia masjid Bara Minar wali.
Rawalpindi is another standout destination in Pakistan and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Lahore. No journey is complete without seeing Umer Bin Khattab Masjid, Moti Masjid and Jamia Masjid E Muhammad.
