Travelling from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cape Town three hours behind Lahore.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your LHE to CPT flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Many passengers pass through Dubai Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
R 7,503 is currently the best price for a one-way Allama Iqbal International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 15,081. These prices may change depending on availability.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from LHE to CPT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
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Handy information about Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Allama Iqbal International Airport, data shows 68.2% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Allama Iqbal International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Lahore. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near LHE. Whether you have an early flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Cape Town International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Allama Iqbal International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire to explore Cape Town and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Cape Town International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Cape Town. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHE to CPT in July. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Worcester is another well-known destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without visiting Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.
