Travelling from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport.
The timezone in Tehran is UTC+3:30, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Lahore.
Your LHE to IKA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Mahan Air is your gateway to discovering Tehran (and maybe even some other great corners of Iran!). Check out the direct flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Mahan Air on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between LHE and IKA:
Dubai Airport
Muscat International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Allama Iqbal International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight is $773. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $1,371. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LHE to IKA, reserve your trip five months ahead of your departure date.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from LHE to IKA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
68.2% of flights taking off from Allama Iqbal International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Allama Iqbal International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Lahore. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near LHE. Whether you've booked an early flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've touched down on a late Allama Iqbal International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight. Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are good options near IKA.
Getting from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran
From Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Tehran in April.
The warmest month in Tehran is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 38ºC. Lock in your flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LHE to IKA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iran
You've seen Tehran, now it's time to explore more of Iran. Journey around 338 kilometres south to Isfahan to tick off its must-visit sights. From Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque to Chehel Sotoun and Vank Cathedral, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Iran, head for Karaj, roughly 32 kilometres west of Tehran. Lale Park, Fatemiyeh Park and Vahdat Park are among its highlights.
