Air travel has become increasingly popular in Pakistan in recent years. The country now boasts numerous domestic and international airports that welcome tourists and travelers worldwide. However, finding an airport that suits your travel needs can be tricky when there are more than 30 international and domestic airports in Pakistan. This post will take you through everything you need about traveling to major airports in Pakistan, including information on domestic and international air travel, arrival and departure procedures, airport services, local laws regarding luggage and items allowed on planes, and much more!

List of Airports in Pakistan

This post lists Pakistan’s civil airports, including several connected to military airfields and smaller airports. Pakistan reportedly has 151 Airfields.

The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority oversees all civil airports in Pakistan except for Sialkot International Airport, the nation’s first privately owned airport and the first airport in South Asia to be open to domestic and international civil aviation. The Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry owns and operates the airport.

Military airfields are primarily managed by the Pakistan Air Force, except for Tarbela Army Aviation Airbase and Dhamial Army Aviation Airbase in Rawalpindi, which the Pakistan Army governs.

International Airports in Pakistan

There are 14 international airports in Pakistan. Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore have three Major International Airports. Other cities with international airports include Multan, Peshawar, Skardu, Sukkur, Tharparkar, D.G Khan, Gawadar, Turbat, Rahim Yar Khan, Quetta, Faisalabad, and Sialkot.

Allama Iqbal International Airport

Airport Details: 

One of the busiest international airports in Pakistan, Allama Iqbal International Airport handles millions of passengers and thousands of tonnes of cargo yearly. The airport’s total land area is 1,364 acres. The airport now has three terminals: the Allama Iqbal terminal (for international and domestic flights), the cargo terminal, and the Hajj terminal (for the arrival and departure of pilgrims doing the Hujjaj).

This airport, formerly known as Lahore International Airport, is the second-largest civil airport in Pakistan. Walton Airport served as Lahore’s primary airport during independence. Walton could not accommodate PIA’s first jet airliner (the Boeing 720); thus, in 1962, the government decided to develop a new airport that could accommodate the present jets and larger aircraft like the Boeing 747.

Operating Airlines:

Eighteen airlines are currently in service at Lahore Airport. Five are domestic carriers: Shaheen Airline, Serene Air, Air Indus, Air Blue, and Pakistan International Airline (PIA). The remaining are international airlines, including Kuwait Airways, Thai Air, Fly Dubai, Fly Nas, Turkish Airlines, Oman Air, Iran Air, Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, etc.

Services and Facilities:

• Free Wi-Fi Internet Services.
• Pakistan Post Office
• Allied Bank (ABL), Muslim Commercial Bank (MCB), and the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) have ATMs available 24/7.
• Banks and Money Exchanges.
• Passenger Facilitation Services (PFS)
• First Aid Medical Facilities
• Restaurants and Cafeterias 
•  Daewoo Booking Centre

Islamabad International Airport

Airport Details:

Airport Avenue in Islamabad houses the Islamabad International Airport (IIAP). The IIAP covers an area of 19 square kilometers and has 15 passenger boarding bridges, 15 remote bays, and three remote bays for air cargo. It can also accommodate two double-decker Airbus A380s, the largest aircraft in the world. The airport has two 3600-meter-long runways.

Operating Airlines:

Airlines operating from Islamabad International Airpot include Uzbekistan Airways, Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways, Tajikistan Air, SriLankan Airlines, Shaheen Air, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Safi Airways, Rak Airways, Qatar Airways, PIA, Pak Air Blue, Oman Air, Nas Air, Kuwait Airways, Gulf Air, Etihad Air, Emirates, China Southern Airlines, Air Indus, and Air Arabia.

Services and Facilities:

• Golf Cart Car Service inside Lounges
• Passenger Facilitation (Porter) Services (PFS)
• Passenger Baggage Trolleys
• Free Mobile Charging Booth
• Smoking Lounges
• Prayer Rooms
• Car Rental Facility

Jinnah International Airport

Airport Details:

Jinnah International Airport (JIAP) is Karachi’s largest international and domestic airport. It consists of four terminals: Jinnah Terminal, Terminals I and II, and Terminal III. 

The airport is named after Pakistan’s founding father and first governor general, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, also known as the Quaid-e-Azam. Since 1992, Jinnah International Airport has grown significantly, and this growth will continue as technology develops and passenger needs change. However, one thing that hasn’t changed is that the complex is the central hub for domestic and foreign flights.

Operating Airlines:

Currently, 35 airlines operate from Jinnah International Airport Karachi. These Airlines include Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways, Srilankan Airways, Saudia, Serene Ir, Salamar Air, Royal Jordanian Airways, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, PIA, Pegasus Airlines, Oman Air, Malaysia Airlines, KLM ROYAL DUTCH Airlines, Jazeera Airways, Iraqi Airways, Iran Air, Gulf Air, IBERIA, FlyNas, Fly Dubai, FlyJinnah, Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, EMIRATES, British Airways, AirBlue, AirSial, Air MAURITIUS, Air China, Air Arabia, and Air Malta.

Services and Facilities:

• PASSENGER PORTER SERVICES (PPS)
• Wi-Fi Service
• Luggage Storage and Lockers
• Mosque
• Banking facilities, ATMs, and Currency Exchanges
• Food, Drink, and Retail Concessions

Sialkot International Airport

Airport Details:

The Pakistani District of Sialkot houses the Sialkot International Airport, located 14 kilometers west of Sialkot. It is noteworthy for being Pakistan’s first privately owned airport, constructed by the Sialkot commercial sector.

This cutting-edge tower is owned and run by the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry and consists of an Amenities Block, passenger terminal, ATC Tower, GateHouse, FCR building cargo complex, water tower, and WAPDA room. Additionally, it provides guests with a vast array of excellent amenities and services. An estimated 1,000,000 passengers from the city and its surroundings use the Sialkot International Airport each year, one of Punjab’s secondary international airports.

Operating Airlines:

Currently, 10 airlines operate from Sialkot International Airport, including Saudi Gulf Airlines, SalamAir, Qatar Airways, PIA, Neos, Gulf Air, flydubai, Emirates, AirSial, and Air Arabia.

Services and Facilities:

• Duty-Free Shop
• ATMs and Banks
• Passenger Porter Services 
• Prayer Area
• Tuck Shop & Restaurants
• Rental Car

Faisalabad International Airport

Airport Details:

In the Punjab province of Pakistan, 10 kilometers southwest of the city center of Faisalabad, the Faisalabad International Airport is a backup Pakistan Air Force military facility and international airport. Two flight schools are based at the airport and frequently use the airfield to instruct cadets and aviation enthusiasts.

Operating Airlines:

Currently, 23 Airlines operate from Faisalabad International Airport, including Air Arabia. Air China., Saudi Gulf Airlines, Air Mauritius, Serene Air, American Air, Shaheen Air, Emirates, Srilankan Airline, Etihad Air, Thai Airways, Fly Dubai, Turkish Airlines, Gulf Air, Virgin Airlines, Iraqi Airways, Oman Air, Pak Air Blue, Iran Air, PIA, Salam Air, Qatar Airways and Saudi Arabian Airline.

Services and Facilities:

• DUTY-FREE SHOP
• ATMs, Currency Exchange, and Banks
• Passenger Facilitation Services (PFS) 
• Prayer Area
• Coffee Shops & Restaurants
• Emergency & Medical

Skardu International Airport

Airport Details:

Skardu International Airport is an international civil airport in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. The Pakistan Air Force also uses it as a forward operating facility. Flight schedules at Skardu Airport change based on the season and weather. 

The massive Indus River, snow-capped mountains, and the Skardu airport are all breathtaking sights for travelers. Skardu Airport has two runways, but only one is active. It measures 12000 feet in length and has a PCN of 40. Up to three B737s can park on the apron.

Operating Airlines:

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) operates two daily ATR42 flights to interconnect Skardu Airport with Islamabad International Airport. Flying from Skardu to Islamabad and vice versa takes about 45 minutes. According to reports in regional newspapers, other airlines should start flying in Skardu soon.

Services and Facilities:

• Large Parking Space
• ATMs, Currency Exchange, and Banks
• Separate VIP Lounge
• Passenger Facilitation Services (PFS) 
• Café and Restrooms
• Emergency & Medical

Multan International Airport

Airport Details:

The international airport, Multan International Airport, is four kilometers west of Multan, Pakistan. It is the biggest and busiest in South Punjab.

Operating Airlines:

Currently, 21 Airlines operate from Multan International Airport, including Air Arabia, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Air, Gulf Airlines, Kuwait Airways, NasAir, Oman Air, Pak Air Blue, Fly Dubai, PIA, Safi Airways, RAK Airways, Qatar Airways, Saudi Arabian Airways, Shaheen Air, and Uzbekistan Airways, etc.

Services and Facilities:

• Airport Masjid
• ATMs, Currency Exchange, and Banks
• Passenger Facilitation Services (PFS) 
• Café and Restrooms
• Emergency & Medical
• Rent A Car Facility
• Cargo/Freight Services
• Firefighting and Rescue Services

Dera Ghazi Khan International Airport

Airport Details:

The distance between the Dera Ghazi Khan Airport and the city center of Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan, is 15 kilometers (9.3 mi). It primarily serves the residents of Dera Ghazi Khan. The airport in Dera Ghazi Khan is currently closed for no apparent reason.

Turbat International Airport

Airport Details:

Turbat is home to Turbat International Airport, which is in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. The province has an immense territory, and Turbat International Airport is the second-largest airport in Balochistan after Quetta International Airport. The airport is 5 kilometers south of the city. It serves the people of Turbat and the nearby communities of Karkiabdar and Pidarak.

Operating Airlines:

A variety of domestic and international airlines fly from Turbat airport. PIA is the most frequently flown airline. The most well-traveled segments are Turbat to Karachi and Turbat to Sharjah.

Services and Facilities:

• Air Cargo 
• ATMs, Currency Exchange, and Banks
• Passenger Facilitation Services (PFS)
• Airport Border Control
• Café and Restrooms
• Emergency & Medical

New Gwadar International Airport

Airport Details:

The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority is building a brand-new New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) in Gwadar, Pakistan. The making of the New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA), which will open in November 2023, will make it the largest airport in Pakistan. It is located near Gurandani, 26 km to the northeast of the current airport in Gwadar City, on the southwestern Arabian Sea coast of the Balochistan region. It covers an area of 4,300 acres (17 km2). NGIA’s estimated price is $246 million.

Prime Minister Imran Khan laid the foundation stone for NGIA on March 29, 2019. This new airport will have a contemporary terminal structure, a freight terminal with refrigeration for perishable goods, and an initial readiness of 30,000 tonnes per year. It can handle both wide-body aircraft, such as the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747-8, and narrow-body aircraft, like the ATR-72 and Boeing 737-900ER.

Operating Airlines:

The airport will manage domestic and international operations and be controlled by a joint venture between China, Pakistan, and Oman.

Bacha Khan International Airport (Peshawar International Airport)

Airport Details:

Formerly known as Peshawar International Airport, Bacha Khan International Airport is a large international airport in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Pakistan’s fourth busiest airport is near the southwest corner of Peshawar. Peshawar is a significant passenger center, and 75% of its flights are outside. 

The airport gained importance after Pakistan gained independence from the British Raj. To conduct military and civilian operations, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Pakistan Air Force began working together on the airfield.

The CAA expanded the terminal in 1981 to meet anticipated needs over the following ten years and accommodate an expected passenger growth. By the time construction finished in 1986, the airport could accommodate two tiny narrow-body flights and four large wide-body jets simultaneously. To increase the airport’s quality in terms of facilities, terminal renovation, and cargo growth, the provincial administration gathered in 2008 to discuss the expansion work needed.

Operating Airlines:

Ten airlines operate from Bacha Khan International Airport, including Shaheen Air, PIA, Air Arabia, Air Indus, Etihad Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, and Air Blue.

Services and Facilities:

• Paid Porter Services
• Special Care for Senior Citizens
• ATMs
• Restaurants
• Medical & Emergency

Sheikh Zayed International Airport

Airport Details:

In Pakistan’s Punjab province, Rahim Yar Khan is home to Rahim Yar Khan Airport, also known as Sheikh Zayed International Airport. It is named after Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, whose contributions helped finance the building of the airport and the road leading to his palace in Rahim Yar Khan.

Operating Airlines:

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and PIA operate from Sheikh Zayed International Airport.

Services and Facilities:

• Parking Facility
• Mosque
• ATMs, Currency Exchange, and Banks
• Passenger Facilitation Services (PFS) 
• Café and Restrooms
• Emergency & Medical

Sukkur Airport (Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur)

Airport Details:

It is a medium-sized airport that primarily serves the people of Sukkur, Khairpur, and Rohri. With a flying time of a minor under an hour in a turboprop aircraft, it serves as the primary backup for Jinnah International Airport in Karachi. The distance is around 350 kilometers (220 miles).

After Jinnah International Airport, Sukkur Airport is the primary airport in Sindh that is currently in operation. Its paved runway is about 2700 meters long. It also handles international flights, particularly during emergencies and inclement weather.

Operating Airlines:

A variety of domestic and international airlines operate from the Sukkur airport. Pakistan Intl Air flies the most frequently. The most common routes from Sukkur are Karachi and Sukkur to Islamabad, with 13, 5 weekly flights each.

Services and Facilities:

• Mosque
• ATMs, Currency Exchange, and Banks
• Passenger Facilitation Services (PFS) 
• Cafeteria
• Emergency & Medical Service

Mai Bakhtawar Airport

Airport Details:

Located near Mithi and Islamkot in the Tharparkar District of Sindh Province, Pakistan, Mai Bakhtawar Airport bears the name of a farmworker who died during a landlord/tenant conflict. It was built at the charge of Rs. 972.07 million by the Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan at the request of the Sindh Coal Authority to aid in the development of the nearby Thar coalfield. The airport was given the go-ahead for development by Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence on September 25, 2009, as it is only 80 kilometers (50 miles) from Pakistan’s international border with India.

Operating Airlines:

Despite holding numerous meetings, the Sindh Government must refrain from taking any move to operate Mai Bakhtawar Airport.

Domestic Airports in Pakistan

Pakistan, moreover, hosts foreign airlines and has 38 domestic and three major international airports. Domestic airports in Pakistan are generally smaller than international ones and usually have fewer amenities and services. Still, they also have a unique charm that makes them worth checking out. No matter which airport you visit, you can enjoy some unique features that aren’t present at other airports worldwide.

Now, let’s look at some of the Domestic airports in Pakistan.

Abbottabad Airport

Abbottabad is a small airport with only one runway. It is close to Abbottabad, home to the Pakistan Military Academy, which is considered one of Asia’s most prestigious military academies. Since its inauguration, only civilians have operated there.

Bannu Airport

In Pakistan’s KPK, the domestic airport known as Bannu Airport is located in the inner-Pakhtunkhwa region, six nautical miles (11 km) west of Bannu’s city center. It serves the residents of Bannu and its surrounding areas, but it is smaller than other airports in Pakistan. The longest runway measures 6,001 feet (1,829 meters), or 1.829 Kilometers.

Bahawalpur Airport

The distance between the Bahawalpur Airport and the city center in lower Punjab, Pakistan, is 3.7 Km. The national airline decided to start running international flights to the Middle East in July 2009, even though the airport primarily serves Bahawalpur.

The recent is directing the airport’s expansion constructed structure bears Sheikh Rashid Tthe name of Sheikh Rashid Terminal of Dubai, who also provided the bulk of the project’s funding. The airport contains departure lounges for roughly 140 passengers and a concourse hall for about 60 to 70 passengers’ arrivals, both of which the old facility lacked. There are also many rooms for the offices of the line managers.

Operamanagers’ office’s line:

PIA operates from Bahawalpur Airport and goes towards Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad.

Services and Facilities:

• Cargo Areas
• Commercially Important Person Lounge
• Food Outlets
• Parking Facility

Chilas Airport

In Diamr, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, there is a small airport named Chilas Airport. The airport’s height is comparable to that of Gilgit, Skardu, Mansehra, and Abbottabad, all nearby airports.

British Raj built Chilas Airport in 1927. Frontier Works Organization (FWO) further developed it to aid in making the Karakoram Highway after independence. In the 1960s and 1970s, the Pakistan Air Force used the airstrip as a base for C-130 aircraft operations.

Chitral Airport

Chitral Airport is a small domestic airport in Pakistan’s Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, 2 NM north of Chitral’s city center.

Operating Airline:

PIA operates from here towards Peshawar and Islamabad. 

Dalbandin Airport

At Dalbandin, in the Balochistan region of Pakistan, there is a small domestic airport named Dalbandin Airport. The airport is about 3 kilometers or 2 miles south of the city’s center, on the N 40. The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority manages it. 3.5 kilometers south of Dalbandin Railway Station is where you find the airport. On the significant route N-40, there is an access road. For the return, kindly use a taxi or tuk-tuk (rickshaw).

Dera Ismail Khan for the return to Triphan Airport

In Pakistan’s Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, Dera Ismail Khan is home to D. I. Khan Airport, located 10 kilometers from the city center. The airport is the only means of transportation between Khyber-southern Pakhtunkhwa’s districts and the rest of the nation, the other being Bannu Airport. After the Afghan-US war began in 2001, Civil Aviation shut down the Dera Ismail Khan airport for an unknown reason. A district delegation visited Islamabad and determined that the airport should reopen after six years.

The airport in Dera Ismail Khan is smaller than the others in Pakistan because it primarily serves residents of that city. Only smaller aircraft, like Fokker and ATRs, are permitted at the airport. Larger aircraft like Boeing and Airbus cannot be accommodated at this time by the airport. Currently, there is only one runway.

Operating Airline

PIA is the only operating airline from Dera Ismail Khan Airport.

Gilgit Airport

Gilgit Airport is a tiny domestic airport located 1.25 nautical miles (2.3 kilometers) east of Gilgit, a city in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan province. One of PakistanThe city is one of the primary centers for mountaineering trips. It is a city of all sizes; aircraft like the ATR-42 and C-130 may safely land on this airfield. 

Operating Airline:

PIA began operating flights through Islamabad in 2022, departing from Karachi and Lahore.

Hyderabad Airport

In Hyderabad, Hyderabad Airport is called Hyderabad Sindh, and the Pakistan Housing Society and the Sindh Regimental Centre of the Pakistani Army are both close by. On August 19, 2008, Pakistan International Airlines announced twice-weekly service to Islamabad and Lahore via Nawabshah.

However, in 2013, the airport once more prohibited commercial traffic due to revenue losses and other factors.

Jiwani Airport

The distance between Jiwani Airport and the city center in Balochistan is 10 kilometers. It is not Pakistan’s busiest airport. There isn’t currently a scheduled flight going to or coming from the airport. Jiwani, sometimes known as Jwani, is a Pakistani town and commercial port situated on the Gulf of Oman in the Gwadar District of the Balochistan Province. It is close to Iran’s border with Pakistan. Jiwani is a site to visit, especially for those interested in studying history more thoroughly, thanks to the Makran Coastal Highway that now connects Gwadar and Jiwani as well as Karachi.

Khuzdar Airport

The distance between Khuzdar Airport and the city center in Balochistan, Pakistan, is 5 kilometers. There aren’t any planned flights to or from the airport right now.

Mohenjo Daro Airport

The third busiest airport in the province of Sindh is Moe-Jo-Daro Airport. It is next to the Moen-Jo-Daro civilization’s ruins, which date back 5,000 years, on the west bank of the Indus River. There are 28 kilometers between Moe-Jo-Daro Falls and Larkana. In 1967, construction at this airport began. Its runway and terminal building were extended twice, in 1973 and 1996, to increase its LCN (strength) for B-737 operations. There are 107 seats in the departure lounge, 24 in the arrival lounge, 25 in the state lounge, and 15 in the CIP lounge. Sixty-five staff members and four officers oversee the airport’s operations.

Operating Flights:

PIA operates five scheduled passenger flights weekly and two planned, alternate, and unscheduled flights. There are also VVIP/VIP flights from this location. 

The Moe-Jo-Daro airport offers amenities and services per Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority requirements.

Mirpur Khas Airport (Sindhri Airport)

The Mirpurkh Sindhri Airport is located in the District of the Sindh province of Pakistan, near Sindhri. Sairline is currently using it.

Muzaffarabad Airport

Domestic travelers can fly into Muzaffarabad Airport in Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. The airport does not have any regularly scheduled flights. The last ume of traffic on it was during the rescue efforts following the earthquake in Muzaffarabad in 2005.

Ormara Airport

Domestic travel is available at Ormara Airport in Balochistan, Pakistan. This minor airport is in Balochistan province and is called Ormanly Runway at the airport. Other airports in the area include Panjgur Airport, Robray Airport, Cape Monz Airport, Pasni Airport, and Turbat International Airport.

PAF Base Shahbaz (Jacobabad Airport)

Jacobabad, in Pakistan’s Sindh province, is home to PAF Base Shahbaz. The Pakistan Air Force runs this civilian airport and a military base. The United States used Shahbaz Air Force Base for drone operations in 2001. 

According to PAF’s AVM Arshad Quddus, Shahbaz Air Force Base is now wholly under PAF operational control. Personnel from the Lockheed-Martin contract company are there as the PAF takes possession of 18 new F-16s and works to make them operationally ready.

Panjgur Airport

Panjgur International Airport in Balochistan, Pakistan, serves domestic and international travel. It is temporarily closed.

Pasni Airport

Domestic airport Pasni Airport is situated in Pasni City, Balochistan, Pakistan. According to reports, the US Department of Defense may have maintained a presence there.

Saidu Sharif Airport

In Pakistan, there is an airport called Saidu Sharif Airport. It is close to the Swat River between the villages of Dherai and Kanju in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The airport was closed in 2007 during the First Battle of Swat, and two flights per day operated to Peshawar and Islamabad from the airport. The airport started flying again in March 2021 after a 17-year absence.

Many tourists who travel to the Swat Valley and the Malam Jabba Ski Resort during the summertime fly into Swat through this airport. PIA operates from Saidu Sharif Airport and goes towards Islamabad.

Sehwan Sharif Airport

Sehwan Sharif Airport is 36 meters above sea level, one thousand kilometers southwest of Islamabad, in the Sindh province. Its immediate surroundings are relatively level, and many people live close to It.

Sibi Airport

The city of Sibi, in the Pakistani province of Balochistan, is home to Sibi Airport, a domestic airport. In the late 1980s, Pakistan International Airlines ran flights from Karachi to the airport on the Fokker F-27. However, the route was abandoned in the early 1990s. 

Zhob Airport

There is a small domestic airport called Zhob Airport in Zhob, Balochistan, Pakistan. Quetta, Balochistan’s central city, is 337 kilometers away from Zhob district, which is northwest of the province. Fort Sandeman was its name during the British colonial era. The city also used to be known as Appozai.

Zhob Airport is a small airport and primarily serves the people of Zhob and the nearby townships. After Pakistan International Airlines resumed airline service, the airport in Balochistan’s Zhob city became operational a few years ago 2018. 

FAQs

How many airports are there in Pakistan?

The Civil Aviation Authority has officially recognized more than 151 airfields in Pakistan. However, many of these airports are not accessible to the public. Major Airports in Pakistan include Islamabad International Airport, Karachi International Airport, Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport, Multan International Airport, Quetta International Airport, Sialkot International Airport, and Peshawar International Airport.

Which is the largest airport in Pakistan?

The largest civil airport in Pakistan is named after Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the country’s founder and first governor-general. It is in Karachi and is known as Jinnah International Airport. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Shaheen Air, and Air Blue, among others, have critical hubs at the airport, which serves as the country’s primary airport. The airport has space for aircraft overhauling and an area for engineering that can fit both narrow-body and wide-body aircraft.

According to Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), JIAP has the potential to transport more than 12 million travelers yearly.

What is the smallest airport in Pakistan?

The smallest airport in Pakistan is Chitral Airpot. It is located in the northern areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and is 2,300 feet above sea level. This small airport offers beautiful scenic views of nearby lush green valleys and mountains.

Which airport is beautiful in Pakistan?

One of Pakistan’s most beautiful domestic airports is Skardu Airport, which is 2,230 m above sea level. Pakistan International Airlines operates frequent flights from Islamabad, each lasting an hour. However, these flights depend on the weather and frequently get canceled. Therefore, keep a backup plan in place just in case.

Which is the private airport in Pakistan?

Built attractively outside Sialkot’s city limits, Sialkot International Airport is Pakistan’s first publicly owned airport. Its footprint is 1,014 acres. Before the new Islamabad International Airport opened, this airport held the distinction of having Pakistan’s longest runway. In addition, it is Pakistan’s first new airport and one of the biggest privately held foreign airbases.

Which airport has the longest runway in Pakistan?

Despite Sialkot Airport’s claims to have Pakistan’s longest runway, information indicates that Quetta and Skardu airports have longer runways.

• Quetta Airport Runway 13/31 length 12,000 feet.
• Quetta Airport Runway 13R/31L length 11,970 feet.
• Skardu Airport Runway 14/32 length 11,944 feet.
• Sialkot Airport Runway 04R/22L length 11,811 feet.

Which is the oldest airport in Pakistan?

The Imperial Airways plane arrived at Karachi Airport from London to launch it as the first South Asian airport to receive a commercial flight. After that, Karachi International Airport became the first airport in South Asia and Pakistan. 

Conclusion

Pakistan has recently been a sought-after travel destination, and as a result, renovations to its civil airports have begun to meet the demands of travelers, diplomats, and businesses. This list of airports in Pakistan should give you a good idea of where to head if you are considering traveling around the country. I recommend doing some research before deciding which airport is best for you, but hopefully, this blog post will be a starting point for all of you curious travelers out there!