Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Lahore Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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LHE Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport.
What to Expect
Lahore Airport (code: LHE) has two passenger terminals: the main commercial terminal and a nearby Hajj terminal, which opens for the annual religious pilgrimage. Arrive early to cope with slow, chaotic security procedures. Though departure fees are standard here, beware of airport staff and security guards seeking bribes or additional airport fees. Facilities in the main terminal are limited to a restaurant, a couple of eateries, and a few shops. WiFi is available in two airport lounges, which economy-class passengers can pay to enter. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.
Sleeping in Lahore Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer free shuttle service. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations, or read traveller airport reviews for more tips.
To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Lahore Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Lahore Airport:
- Royal Swiss Lahore Airport – 500m/12-minute walk from the terminal. This hotel is located on airport property. Free airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Lahore, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!
- CIP Lounge – Location: International Terminal, Airside. Showers are available. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Lounge membership programs.
- CIP Lounge – Location: Domestic Terminal, Airside. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door (Rs 200).
Airline Lounges
If you are a First or Business Class traveller, you may have access to the lounges listed below. For more information, check the airline’s website.
- PIA Business Lounge – Location: International Terminal.
Related Pages: Lahore Airport Lounges
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available 24-hours. The machines are operated by the National Bank of Pakistan, Allied Bank, and Muslim Commercial Bank. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans.
Baggage Carts – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage carts are available free of charge. Locations: at the Drop Lane to Check-in Counters and Baggage Claim to Pick-up Lane.
Banking Services – National Bank of Pakistan, Habib Bank, Allied Bank and Bank Al-Falah offer full-service banking in the airport from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Currency Exchange – PBS Exchange, National Bank of Pakistan, Habib Bank, and Dollar East Exchange Company offer services onsite at the airport. Currency exchange kiosks are located in the International Terminal check-in, concourse, and arrivals hall.
Drinking Water – Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks – Food concessions throughout the airport operate with varying schedules. At the time of this update, we cannot confirm the availability of any 24-hour dining options.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.
Luggage Wrapping – Services are available in the Domestic and International Departure Areas. Rates: R/s 190/bag.
Medical Services – First-aid services are available. Seek assistance at the Information Desk.
Mobile Charging – At the time of this update, we had no information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Passenger Facilitation Services (PFS) – Porters are available to carry your bags from the drop lane to check-in or from baggage claim to the pick-up area for Rs. 200/- (domestic terminal) or Rs. 400/- (international).
Postal Services – Drop off your last-minute postcards at the airport’s post office. Location: Domestic Arrivals, Concourse Hall.
Prayer Rooms – There are separate areas for women and men. Location: Domestic and International Lounges. Hours: open 24 hours.
Showers – Not available.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
WiFi/Internet – Free WiFi is available at Lahore Airport in the Domestic and International lounges. Connect to the “Wateen-Free-Wi-Fi Network.”
Buses
At least two public buses connect to the airport 24 hours, one of which (B-08) also drops off at several train station hubs. For schedules, please visit the airport website.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are available.
Last updated: 2024-01-30
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.