Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE): Paid Access Lounge Guide

Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) is Lahore's main airport and Pakistan's third-busiest by passenger traffic, after Islamabad and Karachi. It is also a secondary hub for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).

The airport runs from a single main terminal, split into international and domestic concourses.

The CIP Lounge and Prestigio International Lounge are the main paid-access lounges at LHE open to travelers on any airline: 1 for domestic departures and 1 for international departures. (PIA also operates its own lounges for domestic and international passengers, though access is normally limited to PIA ticket holders.)

This guide focuses on the CIP Lounge and Prestigio International Lounge, including how to buy access, what's inside, and how to find them.

LHE's main terminal is organized across 3 levels. The ground floor is the arrival zone, with immigration and baggage claim. The second floor is the departure zone, with check-in counters and security. The upper airside level holds the boarding gates, lounges, and duty-free shopping.

Domestic and international departures are separated within the terminal, and passengers cannot move between them after clearing security. This means the lounge available to you depends on whether you're flying within or outside Pakistan, not which gate you're using.

The CIP Lounge is the main paid-access lounge for domestic departures at Allama Iqbal International Airport, open to travelers on any airline.

It is a straightforward space with a self-serve spread of halal food and snacks.

Airside, Domestic Departures, next to Gates 11 and 12.

24 hours daily

Maximum 3-hour stay

• Halal food

• Snacks

• Non-alcoholic beverages (alcohol is not served, in line with Pakistan's dry-country laws)

• Wi-Fi

• Prayer room

• Wheelchair accessible

• Flexible Day Pass:

• Memberships: Priority Pass and Dragonpass members can use the CIP Lounge in line with their membership benefits. Complimentary guest entitlements depend on your plan.

• Cardholders: Access is available with cards offering Dragonpass, LoungeKey, and Priority Pass memberships, including:

  • Dragonpass via Visa Airport Companion (Visa Platinum/Infinite/Signature)

  • LoungeKey via eligible Mastercards

  • Mastercard Travel Pass

  • Priority Pass‑linked cards like American Express Platinum and Diners Club

• Walk-Up Access: Passengers can pay at the door (subject to availability).

Children under 2 years are admitted free of charge.

The Prestigio International Lounge is the main paid-access lounge for international departures at Allama Iqbal International Airport, open to travelers on any airline.

The lounge centers on a self-serve buffet with hot and cold food, alongside rows of armchair seating.

(It was previously known as the CIP Lounge, so it may still appear under that name with some membership programs.)

Airside, International Departures, after passport control and security, upstairs on the left-hand side.

24 hours daily

Maximum 2-hour stay

• Buffet with hot and cold food

• Non-alcoholic beverages (alcohol is not served, in line with Pakistan's dry-country laws)

• Wi-Fi

• Prayer room

• Wheelchair accessible

• Flexible Day Pass:

• Memberships: Priority Pass and Dragonpass members can use the Prestigio International Lounge in line with their membership benefits. Complimentary guest entitlements depend on your plan.

• Cardholders: Access is available with cards offering Dragonpass, LoungeKey, and Priority Pass memberships, including:

  • Dragonpass via Visa Airport Companion (Visa Platinum/Infinite/Signature)

  • LoungeKey via eligible Mastercards

  • Mastercard Travel Pass

  • Priority Pass‑linked cards like American Express Platinum and Diners Club

• Walk-Up Access: Passengers can pay at the door (subject to availability).

Children under 2 years are admitted free of charge.

• Based on the limited reviews available, Prestigio International Lounge fares better than PIA's own international lounge, which 1 traveler described as small, quiet, and short on food. If you are weighing whether to pay for lounge access at LHE, Prestigio looks like the safer bet.

The CIP Lounge and Prestigio International Lounge are the two main paid-access lounges open to travelers on any airline at Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport: 1 for domestic departures and 1 for international departures.

Because the airport uses a single terminal with separated departure areas, the lounge available to you is decided by your destination rather than your terminal or gate.

Both the CIP Lounge (Domestic) and the Prestigio International Lounge are open 24 hours daily and accept Priority Pass and Dragonpass, as well as LoungePair passes.

PIA also operates separate lounges for eligible passengers, and PIA economy passengers without included access may add access as a paid extra through the PIA website.