Travelling from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to King Khaled International Airport is 4 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Riyadh is UTC+3, which is two hours behind Lahore.
Flights from LHE to RUH start at 02:45 — the earliest with Pakistan International Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:55 with Airblue. Overall, there are 18 weekly Allama Iqbal International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your LHE to RUH flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, so getting to Riyadh (and then seeing more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Airblue is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Flynas is a leader in on-time performance for LHE to RUH flights, with 80.77% of services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Allama Iqbal International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between LHE and RUH:
King Fahd International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Right now, Rs64,484 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Allama Iqbal International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs84,202. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book eight months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHE to RUH.
The cheapest month for flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to King Khaled International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LHE to RUH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
68.2% of flights leaving from Allama Iqbal International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Lahore to Allama Iqbal International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching an early flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to LHE:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to RUH if you're on a late Allama Iqbal International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Riyadh and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from King Khaled International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
King Khaled International Airport to the centre of Riyadh has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Riyadh in April.
Lock in your flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 44ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LHE to RUH sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a visit to Dammam will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Al Kharj is another great place to check out during your travels in Saudi Arabia. Head on over to this destination, which is roughly 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, to visit highlights like Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park.