Flying from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Shanghai: what you need to know
Allama Iqbal International Airport is located in Lahore. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Shanghai is three hours ahead of Lahore.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LHE to Shanghai flight.
If you're flying during a public holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from LHE to Shanghai. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these airports:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
To get to LHE from central Lahore, it takes around 50 minutes by car. It's roughly 14 miles from the airport to the city center.
Searching for a hotel near LHE? If you're boarding an early flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Shanghai, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
68.2% of flights departing from Allama Iqbal International Airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Shanghai
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Allama Iqbal International Airport to Shanghai flight is $435. The cheapest price for a return flight is $721. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from LHE to Shanghai, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. The center is roughly 35 miles away.
Book a hotel close to PVG if you're coming in on a late flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Shanghai. Pick one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Venture beyond Shanghai and check out places outside the usual tourist stops with your own wheels. You can grab a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport several weeks in advance of your flight from LHE to Shanghai. If you're going away during a peak period, book even earlier to get the lowest price.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Once your flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Shanghai has arrived, you can make your way to the city center in around 20 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is roughly 9 miles from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Following your LHE to Shanghai flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to SHA. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Why let someone else's timetable dictate your plans? Pick up a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and stay in control of your journey. Book a set of wheels here with Hertz.
Get the vehicle you actually want, not just whatever's left, by booking your ride from SHA ahead of time. You'll also avoid paying more than you have to, especially when the airport is busy.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport can be found at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Shanghai. The city buzzes in peak season, but rates are generally higher and attractions can get crowded. Go to Shanghai in the low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
Book an Allama Iqbal International Airport to Shanghai plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 73ºF to 93ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 30ºF and 50ºF. Search for a cheap ticket from LHE to Shanghai around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Shanghai right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Shanghai:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Yu Garden, The Bund Sightseeing Avenue and Shanghai Tower are top attractions which should be on any good Shanghai itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've visited Shanghai, now it's time to explore more of China. Travel about 170 miles west to Nanjing to tick off its top attractions. From Nanjing City Wall to Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall and Xuanwu Lake, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 150 miles south-west of Shanghai, Puyang is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Denggao Lansheng Building, Baozhang Yougu Scenic Area and 元宝山探险乐园.
