Rawalpindi to Ludhiana flights
Ludhiana lies 398 km (248 mi) south-east of Rawalpindi, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 16 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.
| Rawalpindi | Ludhiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | India |
| Population | 3.4 million | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 501 m (1,644 ft) | 256 m (840 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | ISB, 21 km out | HWR, 28 km out |
Clocks in Ludhiana are 30 min ahead of Rawalpindi right now, so a 1 h 16 min journey lands 1 h 46 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 Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Islamabad International Airport (ISB), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Rawalpindi?
398 km (248 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Rawalpindi.
How long does it take to get from Rawalpindi to Ludhiana by air?
About 1 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rawalpindi and Ludhiana?
Ludhiana is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Karachi).
Which airports are used for Rawalpindi to Ludhiana flights?
Typically Islamabad International Airport (ISB) 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.