Allama Iqbal International Airport Guide (LHE)

Airport info
Code: LHE
Address:
Airport Road, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
Location:

Allama Iqbal International Airport is located approximately 15km (9 miles) from the city of Lahore, Pakistan.

No. of terminals: 2 – the Allama Iqbal Terminal, the Hajj Terminal Dialling code: +92
Telephone:
+92 42 990 31000
Map:
Allama Iqbal International Airport map

Allama Iqbal International Airport serves Lahore, the capital of Pakistan’s Punjab province. The airport is the second largest in Pakistan and in addition to an International Terminal, it is also home to a Hajj Terminal, used only during the Hajj season for the departure of dedicated Hajj flights. This Allama Iqbal International Airport guide provides you with information regarding the airport terminal, airport contact details and hotel recommendations.

 

Information

There are information desks located in the Arrivals lounge, the Departure lounge and the main concourse hall. 

Driving directions

From Lahore city centre, drive along All-Ud-Din Road before turning right onto Aziz Bhatti Road. Continue onto Amjad Chauhdry Road and then follow Airport Road until you reach Allama Iqbal International Airport. Drive time is approximately 35 minutes.  

Public Transport

Public transport description

Coaches and buses leave regularly for the city. Taxi services to the city are also available (journey time - 20 minutes).

Public transport road

Coach: There are local buses available at Allama Iqbal International Airport. These buses (Route B-08 and Route B-28) can take you into the city of Lahore.

Taxi: There are two taxi companies at Allama Iqbal International Airport: Metro Radio Cab (tel: +92 42 111 222 787) and City Radio Cab (tel: +92 21 111 11 1129). 

Terminal facilities

Money

ATMs can be found in the terminal. There are also currency exchange counters located in the International Departure area, the International Arrival lounge and the main concourse hall. Several banks are also represented in the terminal. 

Communication

Free Wi-Fi services are available in all lounges. A post office can be found in the terminal building, near the Domestic Arrivals hall. 

Food

There is a restaurant located on the second floor of the main terminal and one can also be found in the International and Domestic Departure lounge. There is also a snack bar in the International and Domestic Departure lounge. 

Shopping

Allama Iqbal International Airport offers duty free shopping as well as bookshops, toyshops and a number of souvenir shops.

 

Luggage

A lost and found service is available within the terminal.

 

Other

Allama Iqbal International Airport has prayer rooms, first aid facilities, a luggage porter service, and a Business Lounge.

 

Airport facilities

Conference and business

There are no conference or business facilities at Allama Iqbal International Airport. You can access excellent conference facilities at The Nishat Hotel (tel: +92 111 000 777; gulberg.nishathotels.com/), which is an approximate 40-minute drive away.

 

Disabled facilities

Signposted facilities are available for disabled/elderly passengers. A wheelchair service is also available. For more specialised assistance, contact the airport (tel: +92 42 990 31000) or your airline directly.

 

Car parking

Car parking facilities can be found in front of the terminal building.

 

Car rental

Avis and Europcar are car hire companies that can be found at Allama Iqbal International Airport.

 

Hotels

There are no hotels at Allama Iqbal International Airport but there are many great options nearby within Lahore.

 


The Nishat Hotel

+92 42 111 000 777

This chic hotel is located a 40-minute drive from Allama Iqbal International Airport and offers a business centre and conference rooms. Other facilities include: a gym, indoor swimming pool and on-site restaurant.

 

9A Mian Mahmud Kasuri Road, Gulberg 3, Lahore, Pakistan

The Residency Hotel

+92 42 35775487 89

This modern hotel is only a 23-minute drive from Allama Iqbal International Airport and offers a free airport shuttle service. The hotel also provides free Wi-Fi access, a fitness centre, spa and on-site restaurant.

 

39-A Zafar Ali Road, Gulberg 5, Lahore, Pakistan

Smart Hotel

+92 42 3578 4411

With an on-site restaurant, conference room and free Wi-Fi, the Smart Hotel is an excellent choice for those looking for budget accommodation. The hotel is about a 40-minute drive from Allama Iqbal International Airport.

 

36 Liberty Market, Gulberg 3, 54600, Lahore, Pakistan
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