Flying from London to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to start your journey from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Allama Iqbal International Airport is located in Lahore. The city is in the UTC+5 timezone and is five hours ahead of London.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to LHE, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During high season, allow for extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to LHE departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Allama Iqbal International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Allama Iqbal International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and LHE include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to LHE flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Whether just for a couple of hours or a weekend, a stopover can make your journey feel a little more stress-free. When jetting out of Stansted Airport (STN), you can book a flight ticket from London to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) stopping at Dubai Airport (DXB).
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early London to Allama Iqbal International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that leave from STN land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
Book a hotel close to LHE if you have a late flight from London to Allama Iqbal International Airport. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up an Allama Iqbal International Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. Europcar and Street Rent a Car can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Lahore and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your London to Allama Iqbal International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
Rs56,838 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Allama Iqbal International Airport. Return flights start from Rs114,469. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to LHE if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Affordable London to Allama Iqbal International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London to Allama Iqbal International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE). July is the peak month for travel to Lahore. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in April.
Lock in a London to LHE flight ticket departing in June if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lahore to range from 28ºC to 43ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Allama Iqbal International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 22ºC.
More about Lahore
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Lahore right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Allama Iqbal International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Jamia Masjid F1, Mavi Mosque(blue mosque) and Jamia Masjid Mubarak are top sights which should be on any good Lahore itinerary.
Explore more of Pakistan
Faisalabad is just one of the many places in Pakistan waiting to be explored after you've experienced Lahore. Around 137 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Faisal Masjid, Madni Masjid and Jamia masjid Bara Minar wali.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Lahore, Rawalpindi is another favourite stop in Pakistan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Umer Bin Khattab Masjid, Moti Masjid and Jamia Masjid E Muhammad.