Lahore to Skardu (LHE–KDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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PK453
PK Pakistan International
320
7:00 AM
PKT TM
8:20 AM
PKT
1h 20m
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PA704
PA airblue
320
10:00 AM
PKT
11:30 AM
PKT
1h 30m
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PK454
PK Pakistan International
320
9:20 AM
PKT
10:35 AM
PKT
1h 15m
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PA705
PA airblue
320
12:45 PM
PKT
2:20 PM
PKT
1h 35m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
ISB Attock 3h 45m 9P → PAPK Attock (ISB) to Skardu flights
KHI Karachi 5h 38m 9PPAPF → PAPK Karachi (KHI) to Skardu flights
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Lahore to Skardu
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 272 mi 1h 25m nonstop

LHE–KDU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. airblue and Pakistan International Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 272 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LHE–KDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PA airblue 5 320 1h30 – – –
PK Pakistan International Airlines 4 320 1h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – PA, PK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PA + PK (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LHE to KDU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LHE to KDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
ISB ~3h 45m KHI ~5h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
32
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Skardu from Lahore

Nearby airports with service to Skardu International Airport.
Metric LHE→KDU ISB→KDU
Distance from LHE – 168 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 9 14
Flight time 1h 25m 1h
Attock (ISB) to Skardu flights
Airports within 200 miles of LHE with service to Skardu International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Skardu is 0 hours the same as Lahore.
LHE: PKT · KDU: PKT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lahore, it's 6:00 PM in Skardu.
Distance & Flight Time
272 mi / 437 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m gate to gate.
Facts

LHE–KDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lahore to Skardu route.
Route details
Distance272 mi / 437 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LHE
Full nameAllama Iqbal International Airport
IATA / ICAOLHE / OPLA
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Passengers/yr6.0M
Elevation712 ft / 217 m
Destination: KDU
Full nameSkardu International Airport
IATA / ICAOKDU / OPSD
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LHE to KDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Skardu International Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 272 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LHE to KDU: airblue and Pakistan International Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Islamabad and Jinnah.
Yes, return flights from KDU to LHE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ISB. 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 LHE to KDU

Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) and Skardu International Airport (KDU) are connected by nonstop service from airblue and Pakistan International Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LHE to KDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LHE to KDU is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 272 miles (437 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Islamabad and Jinnah. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Attock (ISB).