LHE · 31.56° N · 74.35° E · Pakistan
The cultural heart of Pakistan, with Mughal mosques, gardens and the food streets of the walled city.
Lahore has been a centre of Punjabi culture for centuries. The Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort face each other at the edge of the walled city, and the Shalimar Gardens are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Walk through the old city to the tiled Wazir Khan Mosque, eat at the food street by the Badshahi Mosque, and watch the flag ceremony at the Wagah border.
Entry rules depend on your passport and the reason for your trip, and they change. Read GOV.UK's travel advice for Pakistan before you book, check the entry requirements, and apply for any visa only through official government websites.
See TravelHealthPro's Pakistan page and book a travel health appointment well before your trip. Lahore is very hot from May to September, so drink plenty of water, rest in the shade at midday and use sun protection. Drink bottled or boiled water, take care with food, and use insect repellent against mosquito bites.
The currency is the Pakistani rupee (PKR). Carry some cash for markets, small shops and rickshaws, tell your bank before you travel and check your card's fees for use abroad.
General information only, not legal or medical advice. Rules change, so check the official source before you travel.
Checked on 14 October 2026
November to March is mild and mostly dry, though January can bring dense fog. May and June are very hot, and the monsoon arrives in late June, with July to September the wettest months.
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Lahore uses the Pakistani rupee (PKR). Carry some cash for markets, small shops and rickshaws, and check with your bank about card fees before you travel.
Book a travel health appointment well before your trip and read TravelHealthPro's Pakistan page. In the hot months, drink plenty of water and use sun protection. Choose bottled or boiled water, and use insect repellent against mosquito bites.
Checked on 14 October 2026
It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip, so check Pakistan's entry requirements before you book. Read GOV.UK's travel advice for Pakistan as well, and apply for any visa only through official government websites.
Checked on 14 October 2026
Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) serves Lahore. It is about 15 kilometres from the city centre.
November to March is usually the most comfortable time to visit Lahore, with mild and mostly dry weather. January is the coolest month and can bring dense fog. The heat builds from April, June is the hottest month, and the monsoon brings heavy rain from late June to September.
