Abu Dhabi to Lahore (AUH–LHE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,298 mi airlines 26/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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PF797
PF AirSial
32S
4:45 AM
+04
9:00 AM
PKT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PK264
PK Pakistan International
320
7:15 AM
+04 TA
11:20 AM
PKT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PA431
PA airblue
321
12:55 PM
+04 TA
5:25 PM
PKT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY288+1
EY Etihad
321
2:10 PM
+04 TA
6:25 PM
PKT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET4346cs
ET Ethiopian
321
2:10 PM
+04 TA
6:25 PM
PKT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY284+1
EY Etihad
789
10:35 PM
+04 TPIER
2:40 AM+1
PKT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PK263
PK Pakistan International
320
3:00 AM
PKT TM
6:00 AM
+04
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY285+1
EY Etihad
789
4:40 AM
PKT TM
7:00 AM
+04
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET4348cs
ET Ethiopian
789
4:40 AM
PKT TM
7:00 AM
+04
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET4349cs
ET Ethiopian
321
7:45 PM
PKT TM
10:05 PM
+04
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY289+1
EY Etihad
321
8:20 PM
PKT TM
10:38 PM
+04
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Abu Dhabi to Lahore
4 carriers, 26 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 26 Flights/wk 1,298 mi 3h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 18 1-stop hubs

AUH–LHE is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways, airblue and AirSial lead the route. The flight covers 1,298 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–LHE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways Also: ET 12 321, 789 3h05-3h15 ET
PA airblue 3 321 3h30
PF AirSial 3 32S 3h15
PK Pakistan International Airlines 2 320 3h05
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – PK
321 Airbus A321 – ET, EY, PA
32S Airbus A321 – PF
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY + PA + PF + PK (20 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to LHE direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to LHE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
916
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Lahore from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Allama Iqbal International Airport.
Metric AUH→LHE DXB→LHE SHJ→LHE
Distance from AUH 72 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 7 2
Weekly flights 26 40 18
Flight time 3h 5m 2h 55m 3h
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Allama Iqbal International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Lahore is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · LHE: PKT

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 7:00 PM in Lahore.
Distance & Flight Time
1,298 mi / 2,089 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m to 3h 30m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders must obtain a visa before traveling to Pakistan. An eVisa is available through the Pakistan Online Visa System for tourism and business. Processing takes 7 to 10 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank pages.

Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

AUH–LHE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Lahore route.
Route details
Distance1,298 mi / 2,089 km
Flight time3h 5m to 3h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights26 out / 26 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: AUH
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: LHE
IATA / ICAOLHE / OPLA
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Passengers/yr6.0M
Elevation712 ft / 217 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to LHE flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport take approximately 3h 5m to 3h 30m. The route covers 1,298 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Etihad Airways, airblue, AirSial and Pakistan International Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 26 nonstop flights per week from AUH to LHE. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TAS, DXB, MED, MCT, DOH, DMM, KHI, BAH, RUH, JED, GYD, LHR, ISB, IST, KUL, CMB, BKK and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lahore is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from LHE to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB, SHJ and RKT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to LHE

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways, airblue, AirSial and Pakistan International Airlines. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AUH to LHE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to LHE ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,298 miles (2,089 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via TAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB), Sharjah (SHJ) and Ras Al Khaimah (RKT).