Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE): what you need to know
Kuala Lumpur is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
Hop on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Allama Iqbal International Airport and you'll be in the air for around 5 hours 53 minutes.
The timezone in Lahore is UTC+5, which is 3 hours behind Kuala Lumpur. Allama Iqbal International Airport is located in Lahore.
With 13 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) is the most popular route. PIA operates the earliest flight at 12:30. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest departure from KUL to LHE is with BatikAir Malaysia at 18:55.
To ensure you catch your flight from Kuala Lumpur to LHE, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a popular month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Get to your destination in one go from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) operate from here.
When taking off from KUL, you can take a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Allama Iqbal International Airport with BatikAir Malaysia.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flights from Kuala Lumpur to LHE leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
KUL is around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Need a handy hotel close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Allama Iqbal International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) offers direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE).
Board your direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to LHE with BatikAir Malaysia. This is one of the leading airlines operating this route out of SZB.
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Allama Iqbal International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these options between Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport and LHE:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
SZB is about 24 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It takes 27 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport the day before your flight from Kuala Lumpur to LHE:
About Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
Book a hotel close to LHE if you're catching a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Allama Iqbal International Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to central Lahore
Allama Iqbal International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Lahore. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
Book a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Allama Iqbal International Airport from $328 or travel return from just $703. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
It's best to book 7 months before takeoff. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to LHE around that time.
To score the lowest price on your tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Allama Iqbal International Airport, book your trip for April (it's when flights are cheapest). Flexible on when you travel? Use the 'Whole month' search tool to browse the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Allama Iqbal International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Lahore. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Lahore. June is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Kuala Lumpur to LHE sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 43ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Allama Iqbal International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Lahore
After booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Allama Iqbal International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Lahore:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Museum of Puppetry, Rasheed Park and Tariq garden mini zoo are must-do's during your Lahore adventure.
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