Popular Airport | Sialkot Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 106 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Lahore City Center
Allama Iqbal Intl Airport
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.
Car Rental
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
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.
Bus
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.
Airport Information
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.
Transportation to Sialkot City Center from Airport
Sialkot Intl. Airport
You can take a taxi, use shuttle services or rent a car to get to Sialkot city center from Sialkot International. It is possible to reach the city by bus or train. But you must remember that you must make a short taxi journey in the beginning.
Taxi
You can see the white taxis waiting in front of the airport terminal building. With these taxis, all of which are air-conditioned, you can reach the city center easily. It is possible to reach the city center of Sialkot from the airport by taxi in less than half an hour under normal traffic conditions.
Car Rental
You can rent a car at the airport. Use the Wazirabad Road to go to the city center and proceed eastwards. You can reach Sialkot city center in about 30 minutes by following the city center signs.
Shuttles
With airport shuttle services, you can go to Sialkot city center as well as Wazirabad, Daska and Gujranwala. You can contact the information center on the terminal for shuttle schedule and routes.
Bus
The closest bus stop, Sambrial, is a few minutes’ drive away from the airport. It is possible to get to the city center by taking a bus from this stop which you can reach by taxi. Even if the duration of your trip would be a bit longer with this option, it is an alternative which costs considerably less. The buses are generally crowded and not recommended for those with large luggage.
Train
The closest train station to the airport is Sambrial Station. However, this station is located 5 kilometers from the airport. You can take a taxi to the station and reach the city center by taking a train from here. But you should remember that trains are generally very crowded.