Allama Iqbal International Airport — LHE

Airlines & Routes at
Lahore Airport

Complete guide to all airlines flying to and from Lahore (LHE) — international carriers, domestic operators, destinations, frequencies, and route details updated May 2026.

28Total Airlines
25+Destinations
15Countries Served
47Flights / Day
4Continents
Flying Into & Out of LHE

International Airlines at Lahore Airport

As of May 2026, over 20 international airlines operate scheduled passenger services to and from Allama Iqbal International Airport. Saudi Arabia remains the largest international market, followed by the UAE and UK.

Middle East Carriers

9 Airlines
🇦🇪

Emirates

United Arab Emirates
Dubai (DXB)
Year-round, multiple daily flights
🇦🇪

Etihad Airways

United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Year-round, daily service
🇦🇪

flydubai

United Arab Emirates
Dubai (DXB)
Year-round, daily service
🇦🇪

Air Arabia

United Arab Emirates
Ras Al Khaimah (RKT)
Year-round service
🇶🇦

Qatar Airways

Qatar · Oneworld Alliance
Oneworld
Doha (DOH)
Year-round, daily service
🇸🇦

Saudia

Saudi Arabia · SkyTeam Alliance
SkyTeam
Jeddah (JED) Riyadh (RUH) Madinah (MED)
Year-round, frequent service
🇸🇦

flynas

Saudi Arabia
Dammam (DMM) Riyadh (RUH)
Seasonal service
🇸🇦

flyadeal

Saudi Arabia
Riyadh (RUH)
Year-round service
🇰🇼

Kuwait Airways

Kuwait
Kuwait City (KWI)
Year-round service

Europe, Asia & Rest of World

8 Airlines
🇹🇷

Turkish Airlines

Turkey · Star Alliance
Star Alliance
Istanbul (IST)
Year-round, daily service
🇱🇰

SriLankan Airlines

Sri Lanka · Oneworld affiliate
Colombo (CMB)
Year-round service
🇨🇳

China Southern Airlines

China · SkyTeam Alliance
SkyTeam
Guangzhou (CAN)
Year-round service
🇹🇭

Thai Airways

Thailand · Star Alliance
Star Alliance
Bangkok (BKK)
Year-round service
🇦🇿

AZAL (Azerbaijan Airlines)

Azerbaijan
Baku (GYD)
Year-round service
🇮🇷

Mahan Air

Iran
Tehran (IKA)
Year-round service
🇺🇿

Uzbekistan Airways

Uzbekistan
Tashkent (TAS)
Year-round service
🇴🇲

Salam Air

Oman
Muscat (MCT)
Year-round service

Pakistani Airlines — International Routes

4 Airlines
🇵🇰

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)

Pakistan — National Carrier
Dubai (DXB) Abu Dhabi (AUH) Jeddah (JED) Riyadh (RUH) Madinah (MED) Dammam (DMM) Doha (DOH) Kuwait (KWI) Muscat (MCT) Bahrain (BAH) London (LHR) Manchester (MAN) Toronto (YYZ) Baku (GYD)
Year-round on most routes · Seasonal on Manchester & some others
🇵🇰

Airblue

Pakistan
Dubai (DXB) Sharjah (SHJ) Abu Dhabi (AUH) Jeddah (JED) Riyadh (RUH) Dammam (DMM) Madinah (MED)
Mix of year-round and seasonal routes
🇵🇰

Fly Jinnah

Pakistan
Dubai (DXB) Sharjah (SHJ) Riyadh (RUH) Dammam (DMM) Jeddah (JED)
Year-round · Largest airline by weekly departures from LHE
🇵🇰

AirSial

Pakistan
Dammam (DMM) Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Year-round service
Within Pakistan

Domestic Airlines at Lahore Airport

Four domestic airlines connect Lahore to major Pakistani cities including Karachi, Islamabad, Quetta, Peshawar, and northern areas. Domestic check-in requires arrival at least 2 hours before departure.

🇵🇰

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)

National Carrier · Market Leader
Karachi (KHI) Quetta (UET) Skardu (KDU) Islamabad (ISB) — seasonal
Multiple daily flights on core routes
🇵🇰

Airblue

Pakistan · 2nd Largest Operator at LHE
Karachi (KHI) Islamabad (ISB) Skardu (KDU) — seasonal
Year-round, multiple daily on Karachi
🇵🇰

Fly Jinnah

Pakistan · Low-Cost Carrier
Karachi (KHI) Islamabad (ISB) — seasonal Quetta (UET) — seasonal
Year-round on Karachi route
🇵🇰

AirSial

Pakistan
Karachi (KHI)
Year-round service
Complete Route Map

All Non-Stop Destinations from Lahore (LHE)

Lahore Airport offers direct flights to 25+ destinations across 15 countries and 4 continents. Below is the full list of non-stop routes, updated April–May 2026.

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia — Largest International Market
JED

Jeddah

PIA, Airblue, Saudia, Fly Jinnah
Year-round
RUH

Riyadh

PIA, Airblue, Saudia, Fly Jinnah, flynas, flyadeal
Year-round + seasonal
MED

Madinah

PIA, Airblue, Saudia
Year-round
DMM

Dammam

PIA, Airblue, Fly Jinnah, AirSial, flynas
Year-round + seasonal
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
DXB

Dubai

Emirates, flydubai, PIA, Airblue, Fly Jinnah
Multiple daily · Busiest route
AUH

Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways, PIA, Airblue, AirSial
Year-round
SHJ

Sharjah

Airblue, Fly Jinnah
Seasonal
RKT

Ras Al Khaimah

Air Arabia
Year-round
🌍 Other Gulf Countries
DOH

Doha, Qatar

Qatar Airways, PIA
Year-round, daily
KWI

Kuwait City, Kuwait

Kuwait Airways, PIA
Year-round
BAH

Bahrain Island

PIA
Year-round
MCT

Muscat, Oman

PIA, Salam Air
Year-round
🌍 Europe & North America
IST

Istanbul, Turkey

Turkish Airlines
Year-round, daily
LHR

London Heathrow, UK

PIA
Year-round · ~9 hr flight
MAN

Manchester, UK

PIA
Seasonal
YYZ

Toronto, Canada

PIA
Year-round · Longest route: ~14 hrs
🌏 Central & South Asia
GYD

Baku, Azerbaijan

AZAL, PIA
Year-round
TAS

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan Airways
Year-round
IKA

Tehran, Iran

Mahan Air
Year-round
CMB

Colombo, Sri Lanka

SriLankan Airlines
Year-round
CAN

Guangzhou, China

China Southern Airlines
Year-round
BKK

Bangkok, Thailand

Thai Airways
Year-round
Flying Within Pakistan

Domestic Routes from Lahore Airport

Lahore has 4 domestic routes connecting it to Pakistan’s major cities and scenic northern destinations. Karachi is the busiest domestic route, served by multiple airlines daily.

From
LHE
✈ ━━━
To
KHI

Lahore → Karachi

Pakistan’s busiest domestic route. Multiple flights daily. Approx. 1 hr 45 min flight time. Karachi is the financial capital and most connected Pakistani city.

PIA Airblue Fly Jinnah AirSial
From
LHE
✈ ━━━
To
ISB

Lahore → Islamabad

Short domestic hop to the capital — approx. 45 min flight. Popular with business travellers. Also well-served by Motorway M-2 for road travel.

PIA (seasonal) Airblue Fly Jinnah (seasonal)
From
LHE
✈ ━━━
To
UET

Lahore → Quetta

Direct flight to Balochistan’s provincial capital. Approx. 1 hr 30 min. Serves passengers travelling to Quetta and onward to border regions.

PIA Fly Jinnah (seasonal)
From
LHE
✈ ━━━
To
KDU

Lahore → Skardu

Scenic flight to Gilgit-Baltistan — gateway to K2, Baltoro Glacier, and northern Pakistan’s trekking routes. One of the world’s most spectacular approaches.

PIA Airblue (seasonal)
Smart Travel Advice

Flight Booking Tips for Lahore Airport

1

Book International Flights Early

Dubai, Jeddah, and Riyadh routes fill up fast, especially around Eid, Hajj, and Umrah season. Book at least 4–6 weeks ahead for the best fares.

2

Compare Pakistani Carriers vs Gulf Airlines

PIA, Airblue, and Fly Jinnah often offer competitive fares on Middle East routes. However, Emirates and Qatar Airways provide superior transit connections to Europe and beyond.

3

Winter Smog Disruptions (Nov–Feb)

Lahore’s smog season causes frequent delays and diversions, especially for early morning flights. Always check status the day before and allow extra buffer time.

4

Arrive 3 Hours Before International Flights

Immigration, security, and check-in queues at LHE can be lengthy during peak periods. Allow at least 3 hours before international departure and 2 hours for domestic.

5

Luggage Allowances Vary by Airline

Gulf carriers like Emirates and Etihad typically allow 30 kg checked baggage in economy. Pakistani carriers vary — always check your specific ticket allowance before packing.

6

Use Alliance Status for Lounges

Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance), Qatar Airways (Oneworld), and Saudia (SkyTeam) all serve LHE. Qualifying frequent flyers can access the airport lounge regardless of class.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions — Airlines at LHE

How many airlines fly from Lahore Airport?

As of May 2026, 28 airlines operate scheduled passenger flights to and from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE), including 20+ international carriers and 4 domestic operators.

Which is the most popular route from Lahore?

Karachi (KHI) is the busiest domestic route and Dubai (DXB) is the busiest international route from LHE. Dubai is served by Emirates, flydubai, PIA, Airblue, and Fly Jinnah with multiple daily flights.

Does Lahore Airport have direct flights to London?

Yes. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) operates year-round direct flights from Lahore (LHE) to London Heathrow (LHR). Seasonal services to Manchester (MAN) are also operated by PIA.

Which airline has the most flights from Lahore?

Fly Jinnah leads in total weekly departures from LHE (~71 scheduled take-offs per week as of 2025–26), followed by Airblue and PIA as the second and third largest operators respectively.

Is there a direct flight from Lahore to Toronto?

Yes. PIA operates a year-round direct service from Lahore (LHE) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ). At approximately 14 hours, it is the longest non-stop route from Lahore Airport.

Which Gulf airlines fly directly to Lahore?

Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, Air Arabia, Qatar Airways, Saudia, flynas, flyadeal, Kuwait Airways, and Salam Air all operate direct flights between the Gulf region and Lahore.

Are there direct flights from Lahore to Saudi Arabia for Umrah?

Yes. Multiple airlines including PIA, Airblue, Saudia, Fly Jinnah, and flynas operate direct flights to Jeddah (JED), Madinah (MED), and Riyadh (RUH) — all key departure points for Umrah pilgrims.

Which alliance airlines serve Lahore Airport?

All three major alliances are represented: Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance), Qatar Airways (Oneworld), and Saudia and China Southern (SkyTeam). SriLankan Airlines is a Oneworld affiliate also serving LHE.

Plan Your Journey from LHE

Explore parking, transport, terminals, and facilities at Lahore Airport.

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