Islamabad to Lahore

Overview

Lahore is famously known for its historical roots. It remains in headlines from ancient times. As suggested earlier it is a historical city – the city is home to numerous famous Mughal architectural interfaces, buildings and town planning. Historic buildings pull out thousands of tourists from around the world every year. The history of Lahore is quite old; however, the main popular sight includes the historical landmark ‘Yaadgar’ the Lahore Fort located right next to the old Lahore wall. Other historical monuments include the Badshahi Mosque, Sheesh Mahal, Alamgir Gate, Lahore museum, Masjid Wazir khan, the tomb of emperor Jahangir, Shalamar Garden, Delhi gate and much more. Aiming to visit the complete Lahore and enjoy the warm culture and people there must plan a trip of a week. The city is famously referred to as the cultural capital - Lahore also held an important place at the heart of the Indian Punjabis due to Guru Nanak’s birthplace and other Sikh ziyarats. All the historical buildings are captive and take you back to the old times while roaming around due to the preserved craftsmanship of those times. Along with tourist spots Lahore is also an important economic hub –trades within the country are mostly hosted from this populous city.

Duration of Flight

Direct flights from Islamabad to Lahore are quite expensive however is the fastest travel route – took almost 55 mins to reach the destination. However, if you are looking for cheap flights it takes you almost 3 to 4 hours approx. with one stop to reach Lahore from Islamabad. The indirect flights include routes via Quetta and via Karachi.

Amenities

Only one flight of PIA operates directly ad saves the travellers time. Amenities differ according to the class you are travelling in. ticket price changes and increase in amenities if you want a broad seat and some extra meal you need to buy a ticket other than economy class. Tough, keep in mind most of the flights from Islamabad to Lahore follow up long routes with a stop – search with a keen eye and select the best package for you and your family.