Islamabad Airport Reviews

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Islamabad Airport Reviews

Benazir Bhutto International Airport (Urdu: بینظیر بھٹّو بین الاقوامی ہوائی اڈہ‎, IATA: ISB, ICAO: OPRN) is the third-largest airport in Pakistan, serving the capital Islamabad and its twin city Rawalpindi in the province of Punjab. Previously known as the Islamabad International Airport, it was renamed after the late Pakistani leader Benazir Bhutto by the then Prime Minister of Pakistan, Yusuf Raza Gillani on 21 June 2008.

The airport is actually located outside of Islamabad, in the area of Chaklala, Rawalpindi. Being the main airport for the Pakistani capital it often hosts officials and citizens from other nations. The airfield is shared with the transport and liaison squadrons of the Pakistan Air Force, which refers to it as PAF Base Nur Khan.

In the fiscal year 2008-2009, over 3,136,664 million passengers used Benazir Bhutto International Airport and 34,025 aircraft movements were registered. The airport serves as a hub for the flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines. It is also the hub of Shaheen Air International and a focus city of airblue.

Due to the ever-growing need for better facilities and services available for passengers, The Government of Pakistan is constructing a new airport in Islamabad. The new green field facility will be the biggest in Pakistan. The new location of the Islamabad International Airport has been selected at Fateh Jang, less than 20 km from Islamabad city centre (Blue Area), as measured from Zero Point. The construction of the new airport is underway and completion is estimated to be in April 2015.

Services:

ATMs / Cash Machines – Yes
Car Rentals – No
Currency Exchange – Yes, there are foreign exchange offices in the Arrivals Hall and International Departures Concourse.
Food / Dining – There are four restaurants at the airport, but none of them are open 24 hours.
Information Desk – Information not available
Luggage Storage / Lockers – Information not available
Luggage Trolleys – Free
Prayer Rooms – There are separate prayer rooms for men and women. Locations: Domestic and International Lounges. Hours: open 24 hours.
Showers – Information not available
Trolleys – Free baggage trolleys can be found at the Drop Lane to Check-in Counters and Baggage Claim to Pick-up Lane.
Internet – Information not available

Airport Hours:
Open 24 hours

Website:
Islamabad Airport Official Website

Islamabad Airport Map

Islamabad Airport Weather Forecast

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