Book flights from lahore to New York with Qatar Airways
Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, on flights from Lahore to New York with Qatar Airways you’ll enjoy a range of quality services designed to make your experience a most pleasurable one. From the spacious seating and award-winning menu of fine cuisine, to the quality of our in-flight entertainment system, you’ll have everything in place for a thoroughly comfortable trip, helping you arrive in New York refreshed and relaxed.
New York is famously the city that never sleeps, and you will probably have many sleepless nights enjoying its many attractions. Be sure to take a stroll in Central Park, the city’s main green space, and enjoy the lights of Broadway and Times Square.
Top attractions here include the Empire State Building which affords breath-taking views of the vibrant city, the Metropolitan Museum of Art with its signature collections, and, of course, the Statue of Liberty. For high-end shopping, the designer outlets and boutiques of Fifth Avenue are a must-visit.
Flying from Lahore
Located approximately 15 miles from the centre of the city, Allama Iqbal International Airport, formerly known as Lahore International Airport, is Pakistan’s second largest civil airport, serving destinations all over the world.
This modern, efficient airport is customer-focused and passengers flying from Lahore with Qatar Airways will find that the service and efficiency of the staff is excellent.
The aim is to make the start of your journey as pleasant as possible, and a combination of friendly, professional staff, good facilities and a comprehensive schedule to worldwide destinations for both business and leisure travellers makes Lahore an excellent starting point for any journey.
Transportation and parking
Buses and taxis run from the centre of Lahore into the airport, although if you are travelling with luggage it is advisable to ask your hotel concierge to arrange a taxi service for you.
Traffic can be incredibly busy, so although the airport is relatively close to the city, allow extra time for your journey. Both short and long-term parking is available close to the terminal.
Arriving in Lahore
Passengers flying from Lahore with Qatar Airways depart from the main passenger terminal Departures area. There are 32 check-in desks and a recent upgrade has made the check-in process much smoother. However, because of the very tight security at the airport you should allow at least two hours before your flight is scheduled to depart to clear check in and security checks.
There are a number of lounges available while you wait, including a VIP lounge for first class and business class passengers. The international Departures lounge has a capacity of up to 1,200 people so there is plenty of room to relax before your flight.
Facilities and amenities
The airport has a full range of facilities and amenities for passengers to make the start of their journey as pleasant as possible. There are additional lounge areas for passengers, as well as men’s and women’s prayer rooms for devotions.
A selection of retail outlets provide a good choice of goods, accessories and locally produced souvenirs, as well as Duty Free shopping. Assistance for less able passengers is available.
The food vendors offer a small but very high quality selection of light refreshments, snacks, tea and drinks, including one specialising in Pakistani sweets. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
Arriving in New York
New York has to be on almost everyone’s ‘Bucket List’ of places to visit, and flights to New York with Qatar Airways give you a unique opportunity to experience life in the Big Apple.
The ‘City that Never Sleeps’ is home to some of the most instantly-recognisable sights in the world, including the Statue of Liberty, the Chrysler Building, The Brooklyn Bridge and the Empire State Building. Fly to New York with Qatar Airways for the chance to see all of these for yourself.
Tourist Attractions
New York is one big tourist attraction. From Times Square and 5th Avenue, to Wall Street, Ellis Island, and Central Park - New York is packed with places to visit and sights to see.
The city is divided into five boroughs – Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island. The one attraction that everyone comes to New York to see has to be the Statue of Liberty.
Buy an Explorer Pass, which lets you visit up to seven attractions in a 30-day period, including the Museum of Modern Art, a Rockefeller Center Tour, and a trip to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
New York is famous for its museums and galleries, with the Metropolitan Museum of Art (known as the ‘Met’ – not to be confused with the baseball team!) at the top of everyone’s ‘must-see’ list.
Travel considerations
Flights to New York with Qatar Airways land at the iconic JFK (John F Kennedy) Airport. Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure.
Before you fly to New York please check the visa and passport requirements.