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Pakistan's second-busiest gateway serving historic Lahore.
Opened
1962
Location
Lahore, Pakistan
Allama Iqbal International Airport is the primary commercial airport serving Lahore, the cultural capital of Pakistan and capital of Punjab province. It handles millions of passengers annually and serves as a major hub for domestic and international air travel in the country.
The airport is named after Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the renowned philosopher and poet widely regarded as the spiritual founder of Pakistan. It is operated by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) and serves as a secondary hub for Pakistan International Airlines alongside Karachi's Jinnah International Airport.
The airport underwent significant expansion and modernization in the early 2000s, including the construction of a new integrated terminal building that consolidated passenger operations. It handles a mix of domestic routes across Pakistan and international destinations across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
Terminals
The airport operates a single integrated terminal building that handles both domestic and international departures and arrivals.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to central Lahore by road via taxi, ride-hailing services, and bus, with the Lahore Metro's Orange Line providing a nearby rail transit option.
Airlines here
Major carriers include Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), which uses it as a secondary hub, along with Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air Arabia, and several Gulf-based carriers.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Allama Muhammad Iqbal, poet-philosopher and spiritual founder of Pakistan.
- ›Located approximately 15 kilometers from Lahore city center.
- ›Operated by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA).
- ›One of the busiest airports in Pakistan by passenger traffic, second only to Karachi.
- ›A major new Islamabad-style greenfield airport project has been discussed to eventually replace or supplement the current facility.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
