Lahore to Ludhiana flights
Ludhiana lies 160 km (99 mi) south-east of Lahore, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 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.
| Lahore | Ludhiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | India |
| Population | 13 million | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) | 256 m (840 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | LHE, 6 km out | HWR, 28 km out |
Clocks in Ludhiana are 30 min ahead of Lahore right now, so a 57 min journey lands 1 h 27 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ludhiana
Crossing from Pakistan into India: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Ludhiana
Ludhiana is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Halwara International Airport (HWR), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halwara International Airport | HWR | 28 km (17 mi) | 10,007 ft | 790 ft |
| Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport | IXC | 93 km (58 mi) | 12,467 ft | 1,012 ft |
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Staying in Ludhiana
Our booking partner lists 224 places to stay in Ludhiana. Of the 199 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (125), and 7 are five-star. Across 16 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 4,180 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ludhiana from Lahore?
160 km (99 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lahore.
How long does it take to get from Lahore to Ludhiana by air?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lahore and Ludhiana?
Ludhiana is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Karachi).
Which airports are used for Lahore to Ludhiana flights?
Typically Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Halwara International Airport (HWR); Ludhiana also has IXC.
What currency do I need in Ludhiana?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Ludhiana?
Our booking partner lists 224 places to stay in Ludhiana, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.