Lahore travel guide

Lahore Tourism | Lahore Guide

You're Going to Love Lahore

With a population of 6,31 million, Lahore is the largest city in Punjab, Pakistan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Lahore deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Lahore

Lahore in August
Estimated hotel price
AED 23
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lahore in August
Estimated hotel price
AED 23
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lahore in June, when the average temperature is 33 °C, and the highest can go up to 38 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Lahore, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Lahore

Plane

When flying to Lahore, you’ll arrive at Lahore (LHE), which is located 6 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Lahore include Emirates, Ethiopian Air and Pakistan International Airlines. The shortest flight to Lahore from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 3h.

Plane

When flying to Lahore, you’ll arrive at Lahore (LHE), which is located 6 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Lahore include Emirates, Ethiopian Air and Pakistan International Airlines. The shortest flight to Lahore from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 3h.

Airports near Lahore

Airlines serving Lahore

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,472 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,769 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,604 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (181 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (215 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (30 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (260 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (134 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (414 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (220 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (153 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lahore

From 5-star hotels such as the Avari Lahore to great affordable options like the Lahore Continental Hotel, Lahore offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 150 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lahore

Hiring a car in Lahore

Expect to pay AED 3.90 per litre in Lahore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 46.72 and AED 62.29. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lahore, while also 83% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 3.90 per litre in Lahore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 46.72 and AED 62.29. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lahore, while also 83% cheaper than other types, on average.