Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Lahore is UTC+5, which is two hours ahead of Riyadh.
Flights from RUH to LHE start at 01:25 — the first with Airblue. The last service of the day is at 21:25 with flynas. Overall, there are 67 weekly King Khaled International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your RUH to LHE flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You can travel nonstop to Lahore, Pakistan. Prepare for takeoff with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport:
Airblue is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 78.95% of its services arriving as planned, Pakistan International Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating RUH to LHE flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RUH and LHE:
Dubai Airport
Jinnah International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport flight is Rs22,359. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs79,179. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from RUH to LHE, book your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from RUH to LHE.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that depart RUH arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Have an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to RUH:
Arriving at Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
If you're arriving on a late King Khaled International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near LHE:
Pick up the keys to an Allama Iqbal International Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Street Rent a Car. With your own set of wheels, you can go beyond Lahore and visit places that usually fly under the radar.
Reserving your ride from Allama Iqbal International Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Lahore. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Lahore, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC to 43ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from RUH to LHE in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of Pakistan
Faisalabad is just one of the many places in Pakistan waiting to be explored once you've seen Lahore. Around 121 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Lahore, Rawalpindi is another favourite stop in Pakistan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Parade Lane Park, Civic Park and Millad Park.
