Is a 1 hr layover in Lahore long enough?

LHE · Allama Iqbal International · Lahore, Pakistan
Probably Enough

Yes, 1 hour is probably enough for a layover at LHE (Lahore).

Meets the standard domestic-to-domestic MCT, though it leaves little room for error.
Concourses
2
Max Transit
25m
Avg. Security
20m
Primary Hub
Pakistan International Airlines
Domestic → Domestic
60min
tight
Domestic → International
90min
International → Domestic
90min
International → International
120min
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Never book a self-transfer between the domestic and international terminals at LHE with less than 90 minutes, as there is no airside walkway between them.
Expect manual document checks at multiple points, including at the terminal entrance before you can even reach check-in.
International arrivals must clear immigration and collect bags before any onward connection, even if continuing to another international flight.
PIA's own connecting itineraries usually build in more buffer than other interline bookings, so trust the airline's minimum times rather than trying to shave time.
Airport signage and staff assistance can be limited, so ask ground staff early if you're unsure which terminal or gate to head to.
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
The domestic and international terminals sit side by side but are not linked by an airside corridor, so passengers usually exit and re-enter through separate entrances, sometimes via a short shuttle or apron bus for connecting crews and passengers. All transfers require a fresh security screening, and international-to-domestic or domestic-to-international connections also require immigration/customs processing since there is no sterile transit zone.
Is 1 hour enough for a layover at Allama Iqbal International (LHE)?

Meets the standard domestic-to-domestic MCT, though it leaves little room for error.

What is the minimum connection time at LHE?

Minimum connection times at Allama Iqbal International: Domestic-to-Domestic is 60 minutes, International-to-International is 120 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.

Can I make a 1 hour connection at LHE on an international flight?

1 hour is below the 120-minute international MCT at Allama Iqbal International. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. The domestic and international terminals sit side by side but are not linked by an airside corridor, so passengers usually exit and re-enter through separate entrances, sometimes via a short shuttle or apron bus for connecting crews and passengers. All transfers require a fresh security screening, and international-to-domestic or domestic-to-international connections also require immigration/customs processing since there is no sterile transit zone.

What happens if I miss my connection at LHE?

If you miss a connection at LHE, go to your airline's transfer desk or ticket counter in the terminal you land in — Pakistan International Airlines has the most extensive rebooking presence — as there is no dedicated multi-airline transfer hub desk.

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