Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Lahore Airport (LHE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Lahore Airport is 5 hours 35 minutes.
Lahore's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Lahore two hours ahead of Istanbul.
Flights from IST to LHE start from 00:40 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 21:20 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 14 weekly Istanbul Airport to Lahore Airport flights.
Your IST to LHE flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Lahore (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Pakistan!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Lahore Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Lahore Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IST and LHE include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Lahore Airport (LHE)
Currently, Rs62,146 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Lahore Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs125,972. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from IST to LHE if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Lahore Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from IST to LHE is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Airport to Lahore Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near IST? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Lahore Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lahore Airport (LHE)
If you're landing on a late Istanbul Airport to Lahore Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near LHE:
Travel beyond Lahore and discover new places with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Lahore Airport rental car from popular providers like Europcar or Street Rent a Car.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Lahore Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Lahore Airport (LHE) to central Lahore
From Lahore Airport, Lahore is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Lahore Airport (LHE)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Lahore Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Lahore. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Lahore is June, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC and 45ºC. Book your flights from Istanbul Airport to Lahore Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to LHE in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of Pakistan
Lahore is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Pakistan you should also see. Around 121 kilometres west of Lahore, a trip to Faisalabad will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Faisal Masjid, Cricket Ground and Jinnah Park.
Rawalpindi is another sought-after destination in Pakistan and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Lahore. No journey is complete without dropping by Jāmi Masjid al-Muzaffar, Jāmi Masjid e Qubā and Jamia Masjid.