The flag carrier of Pakistan, Pakistan International Airlines operates direct flights to Lahore from the London Heathrow Airport and the Manchester Airport. From London Heathrow, PIA operates a single flight every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. From Manchester, a PIA flight departs on Wednesday and another on Friday.
Average prices per month are around 520 GBP. More specifically, fares range from 420 GBP to 620 GBP for an economy class ticket. Travellers can save big on cheap flights to Lahore if they book during the low season: May, June, Sep, Oct are relatively cheaper months.
Fare ranging from 425 GBP to 525 GBP is considered a fairly good deal, even during the off-peak season, so grab it while you can. The earlier you book your flight, the cheaper you get.
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Pakistan International Airlines, also called PIA, is the most preferred airline for flights to Lahore from London Heathrow. PIA offers non-stop flights thrice a week. The airline quotes reasonable fares and offers value for money.
The Allama Iqbal International Airport, having been given the IATA code LHE, is the third busiest airport in Pakistan. Situated within the city, about 13 kilometres from Old Lahore (the inner city), the airport is easily accessible by taxis and tuk-tuks. Of the three terminals, arriving passengers from the United Kingdom will be using the Allama Iqbal Terminal. Waiting passengers will find conveniences in the form of prayer rooms, several food counters and duty-free shops.
Most tourists would do well to visit it in the winter, as Lahore is a very hot city, and sometimes, the summer heat just becomes unbearable. From December to February, this being the peak season for tourism in Lahore, the daytime temperature remains at an average 13 °C. November and March, the shoulder months, also experience moderate weather and clear skies. That said, it is always better to book your flight and hotel in advance so you can get a decent price before the city gets crowded and prices start to skyrocket.
Besides being the second largest in Pakistan, Lahore is one of the oldest cities in the country. A unique blend of Hindu, Buddhist, Greek, Muslim, Sikh, and British cultures, as it has been ruled by all, in that order, will be found in the city. The majority of historic sites are clustered together, wall to wall, near the Azadi Chowk (also a metro bus station). The Lahore Fort, the Badshahi Mosque, the Minar-e-Pakistan, and the Dehra Sahib Sri Guru Arjan Dev Gurdwara are side by side one another.
The Lahore Fort:
The Lahore Fort served as a stronghold for the Mughal emperors and houses the famous Sheesh Mahal; a pavilion known for its intricate mirror-work and artistry. You can also get a tour guide from the entrance gate and he will show you around the citadel, the dungeons, and the stairways and passages where war elephants and horses once tread. Get photographed with mock-soldiers clad in Mughal-era armours and in front of the picturesque Alamgiri Gate. This fort is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Badshahi Mosque:
The Badshahi Mosque continues to serve as a public mosque since the Mughal days and showcases the unique architectural style of that era. Upon entering the mosque, one beholds a vast courtyard that stretches on and on. It has a total capacity of accommodating 100,000 worshippers. The inside of the domes is laced with complex patterns and calligraphy.
Minar-e-Pakistan:
Situated in the Greater Iqbal Park, this monument is the chief attraction here. Built to signify the site where the Pakistan Resolution was passed, and which led to the creation of Pakistan, the tower holds much historical and architectural importance. The park itself is a nice place for a family outing or an evening jog.
The Dehra Sahib Sri Guru Arjan Dev Gurdwara:
Like many other Sikh temples in Pakistan, this one is a major site for pilgrims as Guru Arjan Dev passed away here. Facing the Lahore Fort, the temple is easily accessible. If you are in Lahore and visiting one site after another, and have a desire to see what a Sikh temple looks like, you have a perfect specimen right there. The placement of a Sikh Temple opposite to an Islamic fort signifies the diversity of the region and the freedom that minorities enjoyed during the reign of the Mughals, and continue to do so in present times.
Data Darbar:
Data Darbar traces the history of religious mysticism which has dwelled in the heart of Punjab for centuries. Data Darbar is the tomb of a Sufi mystic named Data Ganj Baksh, and a shrine notable for its annual Urs - a festival dedicated to Sufism in general and Data Sahib in particular.
Wagah Border:
Along the borders with India, the Wagah Border post has a daily flag raising ceremony attracting a regular crowd. Some distance from central Lahore, the border is a popular site for tourists where they get to see a display of rivalry between the soldiers of both sides. It starts with a staring contest where a soldier from each side stands in front of the other, eyeballs to eye balls. The second round starts with them kicking as high as their foreheads, which makes for good sport among the onlookers.
Miscellaneous Sites:
In Lahore, the formal cultural institutions are the Lahore Museum at Anarkali and the Pak Tea House Café. Its key green areas include Jallo Park and the Shalimar Gardens, the latter was established by the Mughals. Bahria Town, a recently developed housing society has imported an Eiffel Tower from China. The Emporium Mall is the best place for nightlife in the city, not to mention shopping and eating.
Overall, the city is regarded for its culinary expertise. Whether it is suburbs, main commercial zones, or residential areas, Lahore is regarded as the hub of Pakistani dishes. From roadside stalls to chick cafes and posh restaurants, there are a lot of places to drop by to fulfil any appetite, and any taste.
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