Flying from Vancouver to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Vancouver to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) begins with finding the most convenient airport to make your exit from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are your main options in Vancouver.
Lahore is 12 hours ahead of Vancouver. Allama Iqbal International Airport is located in Lahore, which runs on the UTC+5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Vancouver to LHE, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Allama Iqbal International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% touch down on time at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can arrive at CXH from the centre of Vancouver in approximately 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 15 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Vancouver to LHE flight? Kick back in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Abbotsford Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Vancouver to Allama Iqbal International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of YXX is 67.97%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive as planned.
About Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
If you have a late flight from Vancouver to Allama Iqbal International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near LHE:
Pick up the keys to an Allama Iqbal International Airport rental car from top companies like Europcar or Street Rent a Car. With your own wheels, you can travel beyond Lahore and explore places most visitors tend to miss.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Allama Iqbal International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
$1,074 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Allama Iqbal International Airport. A return flight starts from $1,996. These fares can change based on availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to LHE. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Lahore. July is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Vancouver to LHE flight ticket departing in June if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lahore to range from 28ºC to 43ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Allama Iqbal International Airport in January when temperatures are between 6ºC and 22ºC.
More about Lahore
Start your Lahore trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Allama Iqbal International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Jamia Masjid F1, Mavi Mosque(blue mosque) and Jamia Masjid Mubarak are major attractions which should be on every Lahore itinerary.
Explore more of Pakistan
Faisalabad is just one of the many cities in Pakistan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Lahore. Around 137 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Faisal Masjid, Madni Masjid and Jamia masjid Bara Minar wali.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Lahore, Rawalpindi is another favourite stop in Pakistan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Umer Bin Khattab Masjid, Moti Masjid and Jamia Masjid E Muhammad.