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Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport vs Allama Iqbal International Airport

Detailed comparison of LIS and LHE on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.

Verdict

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) at 7.2/10.

Score comparison

Metric Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport Allama Iqbal International Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.7 7.2
On-Time Performance 7.5 7.0
Passenger Experience 7.6 7.1
Facilities & Comfort 8.0 7.5
Lounge Score 7.6 7.3
City Lisbon Lahore
Country Portugal Pakistan
Terminals 2 terminals (T1 main, T2 low-cost) 1 main terminal (Old + New Hall)
Annual passengers 33M+ 6M+

Operational comparison

Transport links, lounge access, connection times, and UK261 eligibility — verify locally before travel.

Policy LIS — Lisbon LHE — Allama
Rail / public transport ——
To city centre ——
Lounge day pass ——
Min. connection time ——
Primary hub carriers ——

Detailed profiles

Lisbon, Portugal · LIS · #1 in this comparison

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport

2 terminals (T1 main, T2 low-cost) · 33M+ passengers/year

7.7 / 10

How good is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport?

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores 7.7/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.5), passenger experience (7.6), and facilities (8.0). Lounge quality rates 7.6/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Lisbon LIS scores 7.7/10 — Portugal's main hub. Metro to city ~20 min. TAP Star Alliance gateway. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-portugal-greece and /guides/lisbon-airport-lounge-guide.

FlightLogic Score 7.7 Very Good
On-time 7.5 Departure reliability
Experience 7.6 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 8.0 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.6 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.

On-Time Performance
7.5
Passenger Experience
7.6
Facilities & Comfort
8.0
Lounge score 7.6/10

Highlights

  • Primary UK gateway to Lisbon, Sintra, and central Portugal
  • TAP Portugal hub — Star Alliance connections to Brazil, Africa, and Atlantic islands
  • Metro red line to city centre ~20 min — among Europe's best airport-city links
  • TAP/Star Alliance lounges in T1; Priority Pass at ANA lounges

Overview

Portugal's primary hub — TAP Star Alliance gateway with dense easyJet, Ryanair, BA, and Jet2 UK schedules plus Atlantic island connections.

UK routes

BA, TAP, easyJet, Ryanair, and Jet2 serve LIS from London, Manchester, and regional UK. TAP offers competitive business class on LHR–LIS for Star Alliance collectors.

Compare Faro (/airports/faro) for Algarve beach holidays — Lisbon wins on city breaks and TAP connections.

Lahore, Pakistan · LHE · #2 in this comparison

Allama Iqbal International Airport

1 main terminal (Old + New Hall) · 6M+ passengers/year

7.2 / 10

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.

On-Time Performance
7.0
Passenger Experience
7.1
Facilities & Comfort
7.5
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.

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FAQ

Which is better, Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport or Allama Iqbal International Airport?

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) at 7.2/10.

Which has better lounges, LIS or LHE?

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores higher for lounges at 7.6/10, versus Allama Iqbal International Airport at 7.3/10.

Which airport is more on-time, LIS or LHE?

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) has stronger on-time performance at 7.5/10 versus Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) at 7.0/10.