Flying from Melbourne to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE): what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) jetting off from here.
Allama Iqbal International Airport is located in Lahore. The city operates in the UTC+5 timezone and is 6 hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to LHE, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing flights from Melbourne to LHE departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
The distance from central Melbourne to MEL is around 24 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the fastest route, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Allama Iqbal International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
About Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Allama Iqbal International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near LHE instead:
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 in a cab, the drive is about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
For a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Allama Iqbal International Airport, $559 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just $1,050. These are the lowest fares right now and may vary depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find flight tickets from Melbourne to LHE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Melbourne to Allama Iqbal International Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Melbourne to Allama Iqbal International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Lahore, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Lahore is June, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC and 43ºC. Lock in your flights from Melbourne to LHE in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Allama Iqbal International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 22ºC on average.
More about Lahore
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Allama Iqbal International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lahore:
Museum of Puppetry and Rasheed Park are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Lahore to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Tariq garden mini zoo.
Complete your Lahore trip with a car rental
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