Flying from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Shanghai three hours ahead of Lahore.
Leave enough time to make your LHE to PVG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LHE and PVG:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
£258 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Allama Iqbal International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. A return flight starts at £472. These prices may change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from LHE to PVG, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LHE to PVG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
Of all flights leaving Allama Iqbal International Airport, 68.2% land on time at their destination.
Allama Iqbal International Airport is around 30 miles from central Lahore. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LHE:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
If you're getting in on a late Allama Iqbal International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near PVG:
Venture beyond Shanghai and explore places that usually fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can grab a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car from Hertz.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport several weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is approximately 35 miles from the centre of Shanghai. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Shanghai. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Shanghai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHE to PVG in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. About 170 miles west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Suzhou is another must-experience destination in China and is around 50 miles west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without a visit to Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.