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Verdict Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) scores higher overall at 7.2/10 versus Antalya Airport (AYT) at 7.1/10.
Score comparison
| Metric | Allama Iqbal International Airport | Antalya Airport |
| FlightLogic Score | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| On-Time Performance | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Passenger Experience | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Facilities & Comfort | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Lounge Score | 7.3 | 7.0 |
| City | Lahore | Antalya |
| Country | Pakistan | Turkey |
| Terminals | 1 main terminal (Old + New Hall) | 2 international terminals (T1, T2) |
| Annual passengers | 6M+ | 35M+ |
Operational comparison
Transport links, lounge access, connection times, and UK261 eligibility — verify locally before travel.
| Policy | LHE — Allama | AYT — Antalya |
| Rail / public transport | — | — |
| To city centre | — | — |
| Lounge day pass | — | — |
| Min. connection time | — | — |
| Primary hub carriers | — | — |
Detailed profiles
How good is Allama Iqbal International Airport?
Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) scores 7.2/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.0),
passenger experience (7.1), and facilities (7.5).
Lounge quality rates 7.3/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Lahore LHE scores 7.2/10 — Punjab VFR gateway. PIA from MAN; Gulf via DOH/DXB. Compare /airports/islamabad. See /guides/uk-pakistan-flights-guide.
FlightLogic Score 7.2 Very Good
On-time 7.0 Departure reliability
Experience 7.1 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.5 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.3 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
Lounge score 7.3/10
Highlights
- UK–Punjab VFR hub — largest diaspora routing after Islamabad
- PIA direct MAN–LHE; Qatar and Emirates one-stop competitive year-round
- CIP Lounge and Priority Pass options — moderate capacity
- e-Visa required — apply at visa.nadra.gov.pk before travel
Overview
Punjab's primary airport — PIA from Manchester and Heathrow plus dense Gulf hub connections for UK–Lahore VFR traffic.
UK routing
Peak VFR: summer holidays and Eid periods — book 4–6 months ahead. PIA direct saves connection time; QR/EK win on business class price.
Compare total journey to final city — Lahore vs Islamabad depends on family location in Punjab.
How good is Antalya Airport?
Antalya Airport (AYT) scores 7.1/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.9),
passenger experience (7.0), and facilities (7.4).
Lounge quality rates 7.0/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Antalya AYT scores 7.1/10 — Turkish Riviera leisure hub. Jet2/TUI package base. e-Visa required. Compare /airports/istanbul for city routing. See /guides/antalya-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score 7.1 Very Good
On-time 6.9 Departure reliability
Experience 7.0 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.4 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.0 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
Lounge score 7.0/10
Highlights
- UK's primary Turkey leisure airport — riviera resorts within 30–90 min transfer
- Jet2 and TUI dominate package traffic; Turkish Airlines for full-service and Star Alliance
- Compare AYT vs Istanbul (/airports/istanbul) — Antalya for beach; IST for city and Asia connections
- e-Visa required for UK passport holders — apply before travel
Overview
Turkish Riviera gateway — Jet2, TUI, easyJet, and Turkish Airlines leisure schedules from across the UK for Antalya, Belek, and Side resorts.
UK package holiday traffic
Antalya is among the top 10 UK outbound leisure destinations by passenger volume. Pre-book transfers to Belek and Side — public transport limited.
Turkish Airlines offers IST connections for dual-city trips — allow 3+ hrs for domestic transfer.
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FAQ
Which is better, Allama Iqbal International Airport or Antalya Airport?
Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) scores higher overall at 7.2/10 versus Antalya Airport (AYT) at 7.1/10.
Which has better lounges, LHE or AYT?
Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) scores higher for lounges at 7.3/10, versus Antalya Airport at 7.0/10.
Which airport is more on-time, LHE or AYT?
Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) has stronger on-time performance at 7.0/10 versus Antalya Airport (AYT) at 6.9/10.