Travelling from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Skardu Airport (KDU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Skardu Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Lahore and Skardu are in the same timezone, UTC+5.
You can choose from six weekly Allama Iqbal International Airport to Skardu Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with Pakistan International Airlines is the earliest available. Pakistan International Airlines operates the last service of the day at 11:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your LHE to KDU flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Pakistan International Airlines is your ticket to exploring Skardu (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Pakistan!). Browse the direct flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Skardu Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Pakistan International Airlines.
If you'd love to explore a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Skardu Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Jinnah International Airport is a well-known stop between LHE and KDU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Skardu Airport (KDU)
Right now, ر.ق. 262 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Allama Iqbal International Airport to Skardu Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 500. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book five months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LHE to KDU.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Skardu Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
68.2% of flights that leave from Allama Iqbal International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Allama Iqbal International Airport from central Lahore, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near LHE. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Skardu Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Skardu Airport (KDU)
If you're landing on a late Allama Iqbal International Airport to Skardu Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near KDU:
Getting from Skardu Airport (KDU) to central Skardu
Skardu Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Skardu. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Skardu Airport (KDU)
June is the most popular month for flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Skardu Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Skardu in February.
Lock in your flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Skardu Airport for August if you want to explore Skardu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between -2ºC and 10ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LHE to KDU in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -31ºC and -13ºC on average.
Explore more of Pakistan
You've seen Skardu, now it's time to discover other corners of Pakistan. Journey around 451 kilometres south to Lahore to tick off its popular sights. From Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks to B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another great destination in Pakistan, consider Rawalpindi, roughly 306 kilometres south-west of Skardu. Parade Lane Park, Civic Park and Millad Park are highlights.
