Punjab · Pakistan
Where to stay in Faisalabad
Faisalabad is a city in Punjab, Pakistan, home to about 3,204,000 people.
- Best months
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- LYP10 km · Faisalabad International Airport
- Currency
- PKRPakistani rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Karachi
- Language
- English, Urdu
About
About Faisalabad
Faisalabad, formerly known as Lyallpur, is the second-largest city and primary industrial center of the Pakistani province of Punjab. Located in the Rachna Doab of the central Punjab, it is the third-most populous city in Pakistan.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Faisalabad
See
- Lyallpur Museum
- Ghanta Ghar
- Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul
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Where to stay
Hotels in Faisalabad
4 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Avari Xpress Faisalabad | 3.8 km | |
| Faisalabad Serena Hotel | 1.1 km | |
| Hotel One Faisalabad | 3.6 km | |
| Royalton Hotel | 3.5 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Faisalabad
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Faisalabad are November to March. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C; July is the wettest, with about 105 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Faisalabad: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Faisalabad International Airport (LYP), about 9.9 km from the city centre in a straight line; Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE, 126 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
There are international flights to Faisalabad from most major cities in Pakistan as well as regional hubs.
Getting around
Rickshaws are the most widely used and economical means of quick travel around the city. Some taxis are available at airport. There are buses and rented cars.
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LYP · Faisalabad International Airport
LHE · Allama Iqbal International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Faisalabad
Stay safe
In the case of an emergency, call police by 15 from any landline phone. If you are using a cellphone, dial 911 for police rescue.
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Questions
Faisalabad: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Faisalabad?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Faisalabad are November to March. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C; July is the wettest, with about 105 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Faisalabad?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Faisalabad International Airport (LYP), about 9.9 km from the city centre in a straight line; Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE, 126 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Faisalabad?
Pakistani rupee (PKR).
Nearby
Destinations near Faisalabad
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.