Flying from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE): what you need to know
3 hours 54 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport. Lahore is 30 minutes behind Colombo and operates on the UTC+5 timezone.
Choose from 7 weekly flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport. The 02:05 departure with SriLankan Airlines is the earliest available between CMB and LHE. SriLankan Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 18:15 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Flying into Lahore (and then exploring more of Pakistan!) is straightforward with SriLankan Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CMB and LHE are:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Jinnah International Airport
Before organising your cheap ticket from CMB to LHE, check whether you need a visa to enter Pakistan. Travel document and visa requirements can differ and are updated often. To get the latest information, get in touch with the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're flying to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
$355 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport. Return flights start from $810. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap flight tickets from CMB to LHE by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Bandaranaike International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Getting a cheap ticket from CMB to LHE is straightforward with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The journey from central Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport takes about 1 hour and 31 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 39 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After an easy way to start to your trip? Stay near CMB. Whether you're on an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
If you're on a late flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near LHE:
Getting from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to central Lahore
From Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Lahore. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Lahore is June, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC and 43ºC. Lock in your flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CMB to LHE in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 22ºC then.
More about Lahore
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the most popular stays in Lahore right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from CMB to LHE:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Museum of Puppetry, Rasheed Park and Tariq garden mini zoo are leading attractions which should be on every Lahore itinerary.
Complete your Lahore trip with hotels and a car rental
We don't just compare flights. After booking your cheap ticket to Allama Iqbal International Airport, browse our car rental deals that'll give you the freedom to travel around at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the perfect Lahore stay.