Flying from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Seoul: what you need to know
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9. The city is four hours ahead of Lahore, where Allama Iqbal International Airport is located.
Allow plenty of time to catch your LHE to Seoul flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for flight tickets from LHE to Seoul, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
To get to LHE from central Lahore, it takes around 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. It's roughly 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Seoul? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LHE:
Of the departures from Allama Iqbal International Airport, 68.2% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Seoul
Rs112,518 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Allama Iqbal International Airport to Seoul flight. A return ticket right now is Rs183,093. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from LHE to Seoul if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your Allama Iqbal International Airport to Seoul ticket.
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Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
From Incheon International Airport (ICN), central Seoul is around 48 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel close to ICN if you have a late flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Seoul. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
Follow your own route with an Incheon International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and discover more of Seoul and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Incheon International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from LHE to Seoul.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
If you're staying in central Seoul (or just can't wait to start exploring), the city is around 16 kilometres from Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Look for any visitor information desks for help with directions after disembarking your flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Seoul.
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to drop your things at near GMP. Settle in and get cosy after your LHE to Seoul flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Gimpo International Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the availability and rates from GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul and Hi Rent A Car.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from GMP one week ahead of time often means more savings and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Seoul
Travel to Seoul during the high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Seoul in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
When booking your Allama Iqbal International Airport to Seoul flight ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHE to Seoul in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 4ºC.
More about Seoul
After booking your flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Seoul, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Seoul:
Bukchon Hanok Village and Gyeongbokgung Palace are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Seoul to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to N Seoul Tower.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many places in South Korea waiting to be explored after you've seen Seoul. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple.
If there's time to check out another side of South Korea, consider Daegu, about 241 kilometres south-east of Seoul. Duryu Park People's Garden, E-World and Apsan Park are among its highlights.
