Cheap flights to Lahore

Flights to Lahore

Once hailed as the Paris of the East, Lahore is a cosmopolitan mega-city with a proud reputation as a hub for Pakistani arts and culture. Pakistan’s second-largest city is easy to reach by plane from all around the world thanks to the city’s very own airport. A variety of Asian and Middle Eastern carriers provide international flights to Lahore, while many other international carriers fly to Islamabad or Karachi, where plenty of connecting domestic flights are available.

Which is the main airport in Lahore?

Lahore’s main airport is Allama Iqbal International Airport, which is about a 40-minute drive from the historic Walled City of Lahore. This journey can be made by local bus, but international visitors will find it easy and inexpensive to grab a taxi. The airport itself has three terminal buildings, but only one of these, the Allama Iqbal Terminal, is used by tourists and business travellers.

Which airlines offer flights to Lahore?

The biggest provider of flights to Lahore is Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), which offers daily domestic flights from Islamabad and Karachi, as well as long-haul flights from destinations including Dubai, Toronto and Milan. Passengers from the UK will usually fly with PIA or British Airways from London Heathrow or Manchester Airport to Islamabad or Karachi before catching a connecting flight to Lahore. Other providers of flights to the city include budget Pakistani carrier airblue as well as Etihad and Emirates.

Why travel by plane to Lahore?

Travelling by plane is by far the easiest and most convenient way to reach Lahore from abroad or from elsewhere in Pakistan. Pakistan’s often poorly-maintained roads are daunting or even unsafe for tourists, and though the country has an extensive rail network, train journeys are often long and slow. Budget carriers like airblue make it very cost-effective to grab a domestic flight instead. Reaching Pakistan itself is easily done from the UK; regular flights depart from both London and Manchester.

Before you travel to Lahore by plane - good to know!

Lahore has an extensive city bus network, but one of the easiest (and most entertaining) ways of getting around is by auto rickshaw. Rickshaws are cheap, quick and omnipresent, threading their way through the city’s heavy traffic. It’s even possible to book a guided rickshaw tour so you can take in all the major sites of the city and get insider tips on where to shop and eat from expert local guides.