Flying from New York to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE): What you need to know
When organising your flight from New York to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE), there's a good selection of airports you can jet off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are New York's main options.
The timezone in Lahore is UTC+5, which is nine hours ahead of New York. Allama Iqbal International Airport is located in Lahore.
Leave enough time to make your flight from New York to LHE. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during high season, it's smart to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to LHE. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Allama Iqbal International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
74.1% of flights that leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Break up your flight from New York to Allama Iqbal International Airport with a stop at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). A major stopover between Newark Liberty International Airport and LHE, it's a good opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
You can reach EWR from the centre of New York in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your New York to LHE flight? Check in to a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey to LGA from the centre of New York is around 1 hour on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Allama Iqbal International Airport flight:
LGA has a stellar on-time arrivals rating of 80.0%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on track and land as expected.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from New York to Allama Iqbal International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near LHE instead:
Explore beyond Lahore and discover places that are off the radar with your own set of wheels. You can pick up an Allama Iqbal International Airport rental car from providers like Europcar or Street Rent a Car.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your New York to Allama Iqbal International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
R 6,502 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Allama Iqbal International Airport. A return flight starts at R 13,022. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to LHE. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your New York to Allama Iqbal International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from New York to Allama Iqbal International Airport.
The best time to fly from New York to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to go to Lahore. July is when most people book flights from New York to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
When booking your New York to LHE plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. June is the warmest month in Lahore, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
January has temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Allama Iqbal International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Lahore
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Allama Iqbal International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lahore:
Your visit to Lahore wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that are worth your time include Jamia Masjid F1, Mavi Mosque(blue mosque) and Jamia Masjid Mubarak.
Explore more of Pakistan
Faisalabad is just one of the many places in Pakistan waiting to be explored after you've seen Lahore. Around 137 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Faisal Masjid, Madni Masjid and Jamia masjid Bara Minar wali.
Rawalpindi is another favourite destination in Pakistan and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Lahore. No journey is complete without visiting Umer Bin Khattab Masjid, Moti Masjid and Jamia Masjid E Muhammad.