Islamabad International Airport

Islamabad International Airport (Urdu: اسلام آباد بین الاقوامی ہوائی اڈا) (IATA: ISB, ICAO: OPIS) (also known as Gandhara International Airport) is the international airport serving Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan and Rawalpindi. It is located 25 km (16 mi) south-west of the city, and is accessed via Srinagar Highway.

For the previous international airport known by this name, see Benazir Bhutto International Airport.

Islamabad International Airport

اسلام آباد بین الاقوامی ہوائی اڈا
Summary
Airport typePublic
Owner/OperatorPakistan Civil Aviation Authority
ServesIslamabad-Rawalpindi region
LocationFateh Jang-43350, Punjab, Pakistan
Opened1 May 2018 (2018-05-01)
Hub for
  • Pakistan International Airlines
Elevation AMSL1,761 ft / 537 m
Coordinates33°32′56.70″N 72°49′32.34″E
Websitewww.islamabadairport.com.pk
Maps

Location in Islamabad
ISB/OPIS
Location of new Islamabad International Airport in Pakistan
ISB/OPIS
ISB/OPIS (Pakistan)
ISB/OPIS
ISB/OPIS (Asia)
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
28L/10R 3,657.6 12,000 Asphalt
28R/10L 3,657.6 12,000 Asphalt
Statistics (2023)
Passengers6 million
Domestic Passengers1.5 million
International Passengers4.5 million
Aircraft movements31000
Sources of statistics: Hum News, PCAA,

The airport commenced full operations in 6 May 2018, replacing the defunct Benazir Bhutto International Airport which now forms part of the PAF Base Nur Khan. It is the largest cargo airport in Pakistan and also in terms of area and passenger capacity, capable of serving 9 million passengers yearly. Further expansions in the future will allow it to serve up to 25 million passengers yearly. It is the second-busiest airport in Pakistan in terms of passenger traffic after Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. The terminal includes 15 gates with ten remote gates, duty-free shops, a food court and 42 immigration counters. Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority is acquiring 2,833 acres (11.46 km2 / 4.42 sq mi) of land to build a third runway.

It is the first and only airport in Pakistan capable of handling the Airbus A380.

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