IATA: LHE · Lahore, Pakistan

Alama Iqbal International Airport Guide

CapitalIslamabad
Population241,499,431
CurrencyPKR โ‚จ Pakistani rupee
LanguageUrdu
Time ZoneUTC+05:00 PKT
AirportLHE
Distance
Flight Time
Visitors/yr~8,305,243

Alama Iqbal International Airport (IATA: LHE) is a key aviation hub serving Lahore and the wider Pakistan region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Lahore from LHE

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Alama Iqbal International Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at LHE

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Alama Iqbal International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Top Activities in Lahore

Lahore Heritage in a Day
5.0/5 from 54 reviews · 4h · free cancellation
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2 Days Private Guided Tour in Lahore
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Private 2-Day Lahore Heritage, Culture & Sightseeing Tour
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Lahore Heritage and Sightseeing Guided Tour
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Private Lahore Full Day Sightseeing Tour
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Rangeela Rikshaw Walled City Guided Tour Lahore
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Private Gurdwara Kartarpur Darbar sahib Day Trip From Lahore
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Private 3-Day Multan, Bahawalpur & Derawar Fort Heritage Tour
5.0/5 from 14 reviews · 72h · free cancellation
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Top-rated tours and experiences in Lahore, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.

Hotels in Lahore

Royalton Inn Hotel
2-star · 8.5/10 from 25 reviews
€19 / night
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Royal Luxury Hotel Lahore
5-star · 5.4/10 from 5 reviews
€19 / night
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Oban Hotel
3-star · 7.2/10 from 105 reviews
€43 / night
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Sunlit Studio in PentaSquare in DHA5 self checkin
5-star · 8.6/10 from 7 reviews
€44 / night
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Luxus Grand Hotel
5-star · 8.7/10 from 820 reviews
€52 / night
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Park Lane Hotel
4.5-star · 8.3/10 from 745 reviews
€55 / night
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Avari Xpress Gulberg
4-star · 8.4/10 from 994 reviews
€65 / night
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Best Western Premier Hotel Gulberg Lahore
5-star · 8.4/10 from 470 reviews
€87 / night
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Nightly rates in Lahore for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.

Alama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
LHE / OPLA
Serves
Lahore
Country
Pakistan
Local time now
11:18 (PKT)
Time zone
Asia/Karachi
Currency
PKR (โ‚จ)
Capital
Islamabad
Coordinates
31.5216, 74.4036

Cheapest fares found from LHE right now

Updated 30 Aug 2026
DestinationAirlineStopsDepartsFrom
Karachi (KHI)9PDirect3 Sep€127
Ad Dammam (DMM)flynasDirect30 Sep€301
Riyadh (RUH)flynasDirect3 Sep€326
Sharjah (SHJ)9PDirect30 Sep€327
Dubai (DXB)Pakistan InternationalDirect7 Oct€369
Brussels (BRU)9P2 stops21 Sep€385
Jeddah (JED)9P1 stop23 Sep€394
Medina (MED)flynas1 stop29 Sep€402
BAKAZAL AzerbaijanDirect25 Sep€404
Tashkent (TAS)C6Direct11 Sep€445
Manama (BAH)9P1 stop31 Aug€458
Amsterdam (AMS)9P3 stops18 Oct€480
Return fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours. Prices change constantly - search for your dates to see live availability.