Ardabīl to Lahore flights
Lahore lies 2,480 km (1,541 mi) east of Ardabīl, +1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 56 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Ardabīl | Lahore | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Pakistan |
| Population | 410,753 | 13 million |
| Elevation | 1,353 m (4,439 ft) | 216 m (709 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Nearest large airport | ADU, 14 km out | LHE, 6 km out |
Clocks in Lahore are 1 h 30 min ahead of Ardabīl right now, so a 3 h 56 min journey lands 5 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lahore
Crossing from Iran into Pakistan: money changes from the Rial to the Rupee (PKR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +92; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648869 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648895.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ardabīl
Ardabīl is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ardabil Airport (ADU), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,823-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Lahore
Lahore is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ, 46 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allama Iqbal International Airport | LHE | 6 km (4 mi) | 11,024 ft | 712 ft |
| Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport | ATQ | 46 km (29 mi) | 12,000 ft | 756 ft |
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Staying in Lahore
Our booking partner lists 935 places to stay in Lahore. Of the 508 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (273), and 18 are five-star. Across 131 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 60,910 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lahore from Ardabīl?
2,480 km (1,541 mi) in a straight line, east of Ardabīl.
How long does it take to get from Ardabīl to Lahore by air?
About 3 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ardabīl and Lahore?
Lahore is 1 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Karachi against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Ardabīl to Lahore flights?
Typically Ardabil Airport (ADU) to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE); Lahore also has ATQ.
What currency do I need in Lahore?
The Rupee (PKR).
Where can I stay in Lahore?
Our booking partner lists 935 places to stay in Lahore, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.