Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE): what you need to know
Lahore is three hours ahead of Sofia and is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SOF to LHE flight.
Traveling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sofia Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between SOF and LHE:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
$202 is the lowest price for a one-way Sofia Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $510. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SOF to LHE, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
66.73% of flights leaving from Sofia Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Sofia Airport is about 7 miles from central Sofia. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SOF? If you're boarding an early flight from Sofia Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
Book a hotel close to LHE if you have a late Sofia Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel farther out of Lahore and discover destinations that fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can grab an Allama Iqbal International Airport rental car from leading providers like Europcar or Street Rent a Car.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Allama Iqbal International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to central Lahore
Allama Iqbal International Airport to central Lahore has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 30 miles away.
When to fly to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Lahore in April.
Lock in your flight from Sofia Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport for June if you'd like to visit Lahore during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 82ºF and 109ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from SOF to LHE in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 43ºF and 72ºF on average.
Explore more of Pakistan
You've done Lahore, now it's time to explore more of Pakistan. Journey about 75 miles west to Faisalabad to tick off its leading sights. From Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک to Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Rawalpindi is another well-known destination in Pakistan and is around 160 miles north-west of Lahore. No journey is complete without seeing Parade Lane Park, Civic Park and Millad Park.
