Travelling from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Islamabad's timezone is UTC+5, which is the same as Lahore.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LHE to ISB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Islamabad International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LHE and ISB include:
Quetta Airport
Jinnah International Airport
Skardu Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
At the moment, R 2,216 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Allama Iqbal International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,843. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from LHE to ISB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Islamabad International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LHE to ISB.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Islamabad International Airport.
Handy information about Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
68.2% of flights that depart Allama Iqbal International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Lahore to Allama Iqbal International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Booked an early flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Islamabad International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near LHE:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
If you have a late Allama Iqbal International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near ISB:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from central Islamabad. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Islamabad in April.
The warmest month in Islamabad is June, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Islamabad International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHE to ISB in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Pakistan
Lahore is just one of the many cities in Pakistan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Islamabad. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks, B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo.
If you're eager to discover another side of Pakistan, consider Faisalabad, roughly 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block are the start of reasons to visit.