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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Lahore by plane or bus

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Fly Istanbul to Lahore International Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lahore International Airport (LHE)plane IST - LHE
8h 47m
$337–534
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Lahore International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Lahore International Airport (LHE)plane SAW - LHE
11h 28m
$192–554
Fly Istanbul to Faisalabad International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Faisalabad International Airport (LYP)plane IST - LYP
2. Take the bus from Faisalabad to Lahorebus
3. Take the bus from Kalma Chowk to Shamabus
15h 16m
$255–646

Istanbul (IST) to Lahore International Airport (LHE) flights

23Weekly Planes

7h 52mAverage Duration

$207Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,231.7 km
Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Lahore, Pakistan?

Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lahore International Airport (LHE) 3 times a day.

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Lahore(opens in a new window), Pakistan(opens in a new window)

Lahore is the capital and largest city of the Pakistani province of Punjab. It is the second largest city in Pakistan, after Karachi, and 26th largest in the world, with a population of over 13 million. It is located in the north-eastern region of Punjab, along the River Ravi. Lahore is one of Pakistan's major industrial and economic hubs. It has been the historic capital and cultural centre of the wider Punjab region, and is one of Pakistan's most socially liberal, progressive, and cosmopolitan cities.

Things to do in Lahore

Lahore Fort(Opens in a new window)

The Lahore Fort (Punjabi and Urdu: : Shahi Qila, or "Royal Fort"), is a citadel in the city of Lahore, Pakistan. The fortress is located at the northern end of Lahore's Walled City, and spreads over an area greater than 20 hectares. It contains 21 notable monuments, some of which date to the era of Emperor Akbar. The Lahore Fort is notable for having been almost entirely rebuilt in the 17th century, when the Mughal Empire was at the height of its splendour and opulence.

Lahore Zoo(Opens in a new window)

Lahore Zoo (Punjabi:, Urdu: لاہور چڑیا گھر) in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, established in 1872, one of the largest zoos in South Asia. It is currently managed by the Forest, Wildlife and Fisheries department of the Government of Pakistan. Today the zoo houses a collection of about 1380 animals of 136 species. Lahore Zoo was the host of the fifth annual conference of SAZARC in 2004. The stated mission of the zoo is:

Bagh-e-Jinnah(Opens in a new window)

Bagh-e-Jinnah (Punjabi, Urdu: ) (or Jinnah's Garden) is a historical park in the city of Lahore, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Lawrence Gardens. Today, the large green space contains a botanical garden, Masjid Dar-ul-Islam, and Quaid-e-Azam Library situated in a Victorian building.

Wagah(Opens in a new window)

Wagah (Urdu:, Panjabi: ) is a village situated in Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan and serves as a goods transit terminal and a railway station between Pakistan and India, and lies on the old Grand Trunk Road between Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan and Amritsar, India. The border is located 24 km from Lahore and 32 km from Amritsar. It is also 3 km from the bordering village of Attari.

Places to stay in Lahore

Luxus Grand Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Faletti's Hotel Lahore(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Hayyat Luxury Hotel Apartments(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Four Points by Sheraton Lahore(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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