With the dawn of air travel, every major city in each country now has international airports for both domestic and international flights.
In Pakistan, there are 7 major airports under the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, which are listed below.
International Airports in Pakistan
Below are 7 International airports in Pakistan as listed by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, with their location, services, and codes.
| # | International Airports in Pakistan | Location |
| 1 | Jinnah International Airport | Karachi |
| 2 | Quetta International Airport | Quetta |
| 3 | Allama Iqbal International Airport | Lahore |
| 4 | Islamabad International Airport | Islamabad |
| 5 | Faisalabad International Airport | Faisalabad |
| 6 | Multan International Airport | Multan |
| 7 | Bacha Khan Airport | Peshawar |
Now let’s explore each airport, one by one.
1. Jinnah International Airport
The largest international and domestic airport in Pakistan, the Jinnah International Airport (JIAP) is located in Karachi.
The airport is named after Quaid-e-Azam, the founder of the country.
The airport has 4 terminals: Jinnah Terminal, Terminal-I, II, and III.
IATA: KHI
ICAO: OPKC
Location: Karachi, Jinnah International Airport
Ranking: 2 stars by Skytrax
Services:
- Passenger Facilitation (Porter) Services (PFS)
- Prayer rooms
- Bank and currency exchange services
- Medical and Emergency services
- Guest houses and hotel reservations
2. Quetta International Airport
Situated 12 km North West of Quetta, the airport caters to both International & Domestic flights.
Quetta International Airport is the 4th Highest airport in the country, about 1605 meters above sea level.
IATA: UET
ICAO: OPQT
Location: Quetta International Airport
Services:
- Restaurants, cafés, shops
- First aid facilities
- Banking services and Currency exchange
- Post office
- Prayer room and Business Lounge
- Rent a car services
- Telephone booths
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3. Allama Iqbal International Airport
Located on the eastern side of Lahore, the Allama Iqbal International Airport is a joint-user facility, spread over 1364 Acres.
It includes a new terminal complex, an old terminal building, 2 runways, and 22 Aircraft parking positions.
IATA: LHE
ICAO: OPLA
Rankings: 2 stars by Skytrax
Location: Lahore, Allama Iqbal International Airport
Services:
- Passenger Facilitation (Porter) Services (PFS)
- Prayer rooms
- Bank and currency exchange services
- Medical and Emergency services
- Guest houses and hotel reservations
- Hajj Terminal
- VVIP, business, and state guest services
- Daewoo booking center
4. Islamabad International Airport
The Islamabad International Airport was inaugurated formally in 2018 for regular international and domestic flights.
The airport has 15 passenger boarding bridges and is spread over 19 square kilometers.
It includes facilities to accommodate the world’s largest airplane, the double-decker Airbus A380s, along with 15 remote bays and 3 remote bays for Air cargo.
IATA: ISB
ICAO: OPIS
Location: Islamabad International Airport
Ranking: 3 stars by Skytrax
Services:
- Passenger Facilitation (Porter) Services (PFS)
- Free WiFi
- Banking Services and Currency exchange
- CIP/Air Lounge
- Restaurants, hotels
- Medical Services
5. Faisalabad International Airport
The Faisalabad International Airport is situated on Jhang Road, 10 kilometers southwest of the city center of Faisalabad.
The airport is home to 2 flying schools used for the regular training of aviation enthusiasts and new cadets.
IATA: LYP
ICAO: OPFA
Location: Faisalabad International Airport
Services:
- Emergency and medical services
- Passenger Facilitation (Porter) Services (PFS)
- Bank services
- Special care for senior citizens
- Restaurants and coffee shops
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6. Multan International Airport
The Multan International Airport is situated 4 km West of Multan city. The Airport operates 7 days a week, round the clock.
Local rickshaws and cabs connect the airport to the city.
A few moderate to cheap hotels are also available. The airport operates 7 days a week, round the clock.
IATA: MUX
ICAO: OPMT
Location: Multan International Airport
Services:
- Emergency and medical services
- Passenger Facilitation (Porter) Services (PFS)
- Bank services and post office
- Free WiFi
- Special care for senior citizens
- Cab and Express Bus services
7. Bacha Khan Airport
Located in the heart of Peshawar, Bacha Khan International Airport is 180 km from Islamabad, a two-hour drive from the capital through the state-of-the-art M-1 motorway.
IATA: PEW
ICAO: OPPS
Location: Peshawar, Bacha Khan Airport
Services:
- Special care for senior citizens
- Emergency and medical services
- Prayer rooms, and shops
- Daewoo booking centers
- Guest houses and hotel reservations
- Banking services and Currency exchange
Final Words
In this article, we explored 7 international airports in Pakistan.
While there is a long way to go in terms of meeting international standards, we hope the government will take necessary action to uplift the functionality and rankings of its airports.
