Traveling from Dubai to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE): What you need to know
Dubai is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) departing from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
The average time for a direct Dubai to Allama Iqbal International Airport flight is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Allama Iqbal International Airport is located in Lahore. The city follows the UTC+5 timezone and is one hour ahead of Dubai.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) is the most popular route. There are 35 direct flights a week to choose from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with Emirates at 9:50pm. Go for the first DXB to LHE departure with Serene Air at 12:55am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Dubai to LHE.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) leave from this terminal.
Choose from a variety of carriers offering direct flights from Dubai to Allama Iqbal International Airport departing from DXB. Get on board with any of these:
The top choice among passengers flying between DXB and LHE is Airblue.
Pakistan International Airlines is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dubai to LHE. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dubai Airport (DXB). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
The journey from central Dubai to DXB takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometers in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Dubai to Allama Iqbal International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays close to Dubai Airport:
When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, 74.31% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can get to DWC from central Dubai in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometers or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Dubai to LHE flight? Kick back in a hotel near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
56.64% of all departures from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
Reserve a hotel near LHE if you're catching a late flight from Dubai to Allama Iqbal International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Set yourself up with an Allama Iqbal International Airport rental car from top outlets like Europcar or Street Rent a Car. With your own set of wheels, you can venture beyond Lahore and check out places that don't make every guidebook.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Dubai to Allama Iqbal International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
At the moment, $71 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Allama Iqbal International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $255. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Dubai to LHE, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Dubai to Allama Iqbal International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Dubai to LHE is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when prices go down.
Find a cheap flight from Dubai to Allama Iqbal International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
July is when most people book flights from Dubai to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE). Plan your visit to Lahore in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Dubai to LHE plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. June is the warmest month in Lahore, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
January has temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Allama Iqbal International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Lahore
Start your Lahore trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Dubai to Allama Iqbal International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Jamia Masjid F1 and Mavi Mosque(blue mosque) are just two of the major attractions to add to your Lahore to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Jamia Masjid Mubarak.
Explore more of Pakistan
Faisalabad is just one of the many places in Pakistan waiting to be explored once you've seen Lahore. Around 137 kilometers away to the west, check out popular attractions including Faisal Masjid, Madni Masjid and Jamia masjid Bara Minar wali.
Around 257 kilometers north-west of Lahore, Rawalpindi is another favorite stop in Pakistan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Umer Bin Khattab Masjid, Moti Masjid and Jamia Masjid E Muhammad.