Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE): what you need to know
Lahore is five hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+5 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LHR to LHE flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between LHR and LHE:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport flight is R 3,517. A round-trip fare is currently R 11,381. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to LHE if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport.
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Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LHE instead:
Book an Allama Iqbal International Airport rental car and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. Europcar and Street Rent a Car can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Lahore and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Allama Iqbal International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to central Lahore
Allama Iqbal International Airport to the centre of Lahore has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When to fly to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Lahore in April.
The warmest month in Lahore is June, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to LHE sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Pakistan
You've seen Lahore, now it's time to discover other corners of Pakistan. Travel about 121 kilometres west to Faisalabad to check off its must-visit sights. From Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک to Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Rawalpindi is another essential stop in Pakistan and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Lahore. No journey is complete without a visit to Parade Lane Park, Civic Park and Millad Park.