Flying from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Dubai: what you need to know
Around 3 hours 7 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Dubai.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4. The city is 1 hour behind Lahore, where Allama Iqbal International Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Dubai Airport (DXB). You can select from 238 services every week between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHE to DXB is the 00:20 PIA option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 23:55 with Airblue.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from LHE to Dubai. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You can book a nonstop flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Dubai. Start your trip at LHE and arrive at Dubai Airport (DXB).
Leading carriers that have direct flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Dubai include:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from LHE to Dubai. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Quetta Airport (UET)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You'll need an e-visa for United Arab Emirates if you have a passport from Pakistan and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Dubai, check with your airline and the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest updates.
To reach LHE from central Lahore, it takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel near LHE? If you're boarding an early flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Dubai, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Dubai
R 4,058 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Dubai. Return flights start at R 5,595. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from LHE to Dubai, reserve your trip 10 months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Dubai. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai takes around 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 49 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Dubai. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
As soon as your flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Dubai has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 45 minutes by car. Central Dubai is approximately 56 kilometres from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Public transport will get you there in about 2 hours and 5 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to DWC. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from LHE to Dubai:
Best time to go to Dubai
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Dubai. July is the most popular month to travel to Dubai. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Dubai, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC to 42ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from LHE to Dubai in January when temperatures average between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Dubai
Start your Dubai trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Dubai, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
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