LHE (Lahore) window seat guide

At Allama Iqbal International in Lahore: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Ravi River (flowing north-south on the east side of the city), Lahore's dense urban core and grid pattern, agricultural fields and irrigation channels in the plains to the east, distant haze marking the Indo-Pakistani border region.

When taking off from Allama Iqbal International (LHE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Takeoffs from runway 36R head north, placing the Ravi River and the city's eastern sprawl on your right side during initial climb. The right side also offers views of Lahore's urban grid and the agricultural plains extending eastward toward the Indian border. Notable sights include: Ravi River (flowing north-south on the east side of the city), Lahore's dense urban core and grid pattern, agricultural fields and irrigation channels in the plains to the east, distant haze marking the Indo-Pakistani border region.

When landing at Allama Iqbal International (LHE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 18L (the most common arrival runway) means you're descending from north to south. The right side offers views of the Ravi River floodplain and the sprawling southern suburbs of Lahore as you approach, while the left side faces the more built-up northern city. The right side also captures the agricultural plains extending toward the runway threshold. Notable sights include: Ravi River (meandering through floodplain south of city), Lahore's southern suburban sprawl, agricultural fields and irrigation channels in the approach zone, runway 18L/36R concrete surface.

The best window seat at Allama Iqbal International (LHE) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Lahore (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.