Flying from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to London: what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0. The city is 5 hours behind Lahore, where Allama Iqbal International Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from LHE to London. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from LHE to London. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
If you hold a passport from Pakistan, you will need an embassy visa to visit United Kingdom. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Allama Iqbal International Airport to London for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines ahead of booking and certainly before flying.
LHE is around 48 kilometres from central Lahore. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near LHE. Whether you're catching an early flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to London or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to London
$376 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Allama Iqbal International Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $903. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from LHE to London, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your ticket from Allama Iqbal International Airport to London.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London takes around 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour and 1 minute.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to London. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Central London is about 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Once your flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to London has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 1 hour and 19 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
You'll find some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near LGW. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from LHE to London at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to London
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to London while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit London, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to London for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from LHE to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in London right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to London:
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