Shekhupura Punjab, Pakistan Travel Guide
Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) in Lahore serves as the main gateway to Sheikhupura. It functions as the closest major airport. LHE hosts domestic flights by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), SereneAir, and Airblue.
Non-stop flights to Lahore originate from cities like Dubai, Doha, Istanbul, London, and Jeddah. Check with airlines for current direct routes from your location. Flight prices generally ascend during peak tourist season (cooler months) and around major holidays like Eid.
Booking flights in advance frequently secures better rates, especially during peak season.
Expect price increases for flights around holidays and during cooler months.
LHE offers standard international airport facilities, including duty-free, restaurants, car rentals, currency exchange, and lounges.
Pre-book a taxi or use a ride-hailing app from Lahore airport directly to Sheikhupura.
The journey from Lahore Airport to Sheikhupura typically takes 1 to 1.5 hours.
Expect costs between PKR 2,000-4,000 for a taxi ride or ride-hailing service.
Sheikhupura Train Terminal links the town to Lahore, Faisalabad, and other regional cities. Local and intercity train services traverse these routes. Trains offer a scenic, though sometimes slower, way to travel. Major bus companies like Daewoo Express, Faisal Movers, and Niazi Express operate intercity routes to and from Sheikhupura.
Self-driving is possible but generally not recommended for most foreign tourists. Road conditions can present challenges, driving may be assertive, and traffic patterns are unfamiliar. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is necessary if you opt to drive.
Car rentals, with or without a driver, mainly operate from Lahore. Self-drive rental frequently includes a substantial deposit.
The Wagah Border crossing with India is approximately 60 km from Sheikhupura. It is open for pedestrians. This is not a common entry or exit point for foreign tourists. Motorcycle and scooter rentals are not usually available for foreign tourists. Bicycle sharing programs and rentals are also not available in Sheikhupura.
Sea or river arrivals are not applicable for Sheikhupura. Pakistan's seaports, located in Karachi and Gwadar, sit far from Punjab. These ports mainly handle cargo, not passenger travel to the Sheikhupura region.
Sheikhupura sits as an inland city. It possesses no direct access to major navigable rivers or the sea for passenger transport. This geographical fact rules out sea or river as a mode of arrival or departure for tourists visiting the city.
A viable and scenic land option connecting to major cities like Lahore.
Extensive intercity and local bus networks serve Sheikhupura effectively.
Careem and Uber present convenient and transparent options for local and intercity journeys.
Exit fees or taxes for international flights typically include in the air ticket price. You usually do not pay them separately at the airport. For flights abroad from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) in Lahore, arrive 2-3 hours before your scheduled departure time.
LHE offers lounges, restaurants, and shops for departing passengers. Sheikhupura's railway station and bus stands extend basic waiting facilities. If departing from Sheikhupura by road or rail, arrive at the station or bus stand with enough time to purchase tickets or board your pre-booked transport.
Keep documents readily available for immigration checks.
Have printed or mobile boarding pass ready.
Spend remaining local currency or exchange it before departure.
