# LHE — Lahore (Allama Iqbal International)

> LHE (Allama Iqbal International) is the main international airport serving Lahore, Pakistan. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/lhe-lahore

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Order Careem from designated pickup lot
- **Typical fare:** PKR 600–1,200
- **Journey time:** 25–40 min
- **Pickup point:** Ride-hail lot — 200m from arrivals
- **Key warning:** Refuse tout offers inside terminal
- **Fare reality (LHE → Gulberg / DHA):** expected PKR 600–1,200 · concerning PKR 2,500+ · likely scam PKR 4,000+ tout
- **Overall risk:** medium — Careem well-established; less tout pressure than Karachi but still overcharging at night.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of LHE, ranked

1. **Careem** _(recommended)_ — cost PKR 600–PKR 1,200, journey 25–40 min, wait 5–10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Tracked; Fair
   - Cons: Walk to pickup
2. **InDrive** _(recommended)_ — cost PKR 500–PKR 1,000, journey 25–40 min, wait 5–15 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Negotiable
   - Cons: Longer wait
3. **Airport metered taxi** — cost PKR 1,500–PKR 2,500, journey 25–40 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Regulated
   - Cons: Pricier
4. **Hotel transfer** — cost PKR 1,800–PKR 3,000, journey 25–40 min, wait On arrival, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Safe
   - Cons: Expensive

## First 30 minutes after landing at LHE

1. Clear immigration
2. Collect bags
3. Walk to ride-hail lot
4. Confirm Careem plate matches
5. Ride to Lahore centre

## Common scams at LHE

- **Off-meter quote** (medium risk): Airport taxi driver quotes flat rate before starting meter _How to avoid:_ Insist on meter or take Careem

## Payment warnings at LHE

- Cash dominant; card acceptance improving

## Arrival checklist for LHE

- Careem or InDrive installed
- Local SIM
- PKR cash
- Address in Urdu

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Last updated: June 2026

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