Popular Airport | Kyzylorda Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1658 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.
When you travel to the city of Kyzylorda in Kazakhstan, you land on Kyzylorda Airport, which was founded on the foothills of the city, 21 kilometers southeast of the city center. Since there is no public transportation or bus connection between the airport and the city center, you can drive between them via taxis and rented cars.
Kyzylorda Airport has a small area, and there are not so many taxi companies there. In order to go to the city center, you can take one of the taxis waiting at the exit of the terminal. Taking a taxi is the most economical method for the transfers to the city center. Taxi drivers charge minimum 45 Tenges per kilometer and take you to the city center in approximately 25 minutes.
If you have a crowded group, the most practical way to find a large vehicle is to rent a car. You can rent a car from companies such as Europcar, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Alamo, Thrifty, AVIS and Hertz for transfers to the city center. When you rent the car on the Internet before your travel to the city, you will not wait after landing on the airport and travel for a more reasonable price.
You will have convenience if you ask your hotel whether it offers transfer for going to or coming from the airport before your travel to Kyzylorda.