Flying from Melbourne to Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE): What you need to know
The timezone in Lahore is UTC+5, which is six hours behind Melbourne. Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport is located in Lahore.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to LHE.
Flying over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to LHE. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 63% land on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to LHE flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
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Getting from Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to central Lahore
Central Lahore is around 19 kilometres from Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
At the moment, $598 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,114. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to LHE, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Melbourne to Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
December is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE), while January is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Lahore based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Melbourne to LHE plane ticket departing in June if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lahore to range from 28ºC (82ºF) to 45ºC (113ºF).
January has temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Lahore
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lahore:
Your trip to Lahore isn't complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions that should be on your list include Mavi Mosque(blue mosque), Indo-Islamic Design Monument and Jamia Masjid Shah Jamaat.
Explore more of Pakistan
Faisalabad is just one of the many cities in Pakistan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Lahore. Around 137 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Faisal Masjid, Cricket Ground and Jinnah Park.
Around 257 kilometres northwest of Lahore, Rawalpindi is another favourite stop in Pakistan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Jāmi Masjid al-Muzaffar, Jāmi Masjid e Qubā and Jamia Masjid.
