Popular Airport | Misrata Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 6 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 5512 Km |
You can easily travel to Allama Iqbal International Airport from Lahore city center by getting on a taxi or renting a car. If you prefer using a means of public transportation, you can get on a bus going to the airport. Whichever alternative you prefer, you should not forget that traffic in Lahore can be very heavy. You should take the road a bit earlier in order not to miss your flight.
There are many car rental companies in the city center. When renting a car, pay attention to the terms of the contract and bargain if possible. Keep in mind that the traffic can be heavy, and most of the drivers are careless. If you have enough budget, rent a car with a driver. You can reach Allama Iqbal International Airport from the city center by driving eastward on Aziz Bhatti, Canal Bank or Zarrar Shaheed Road and following the airport signs.
Taxi is not a commonly used transportation option since rickshaws are more preferred for short distances in the city center. However, your hotel can arrange a taxi for you. Make sure to bargain on the fare. Travelling to the airport from the city center costs approximately 600-700 Pakistani Rupee.
You can reach Allama Iqbal International Airport from many parts of the city by using the bus routes B-08 and B-28. The bus route B-08 departs from the main bus station and passes through the main train station. You shouldn’t forget that there are separate seats for women in the buses.
Lahore's main airport was once Walton Airport. When Pakistan International Airlines acquired its first Boeing 720, Walton Airport was unable to handle the landing and take-off this aircraft. Therefore, it was decided to build a new airport. This new airport called Allama Iqbal International Airport allowed Lahore to open its gates to the world. Today, regular flights are organized from the airport to many important cities such as İstanbul, Dubai, Paris, New York and Tokyo. Allama Iqbal International Airport, which is the second busiest airport of Pakistan, is located 15 kilometers of the city center.
The airport includes two terminals as domestic and international. The international terminal has a lounge, duty free shops and various eating and drinking areas. In addition, passengers can benefit from the Wi-Fi network at the airport for free. At the airport, you can buy souvenirs consisting of local Pakistani desserts.
Misurata Airport was closed to air traffic in 2014 and then it has been opened again; however, public transportation to and from the airport has been suspended for some time now. Therefore, you need to choose between the options of taking a taxi or renting a car from the car rental companies when you land at the airport.
If you cannot get a taxi when you go outside Misurata Airport terminal, you can call a taxi to the airport. Or, you can contact a taxi company in advance and make a reservation by phone. The airport is 10 minutes away from the city center and you can reach the city center in about 5 or 8 minutes.
It is very easy and comfortable to reach the city center by renting a car from Misurata Airport. By completing your pre-booking procedures in advance, you can rent the car in just a few minutes. After a 7 or 8-minute driving, you can reach Misurata city center.