Popular Airport | Allama Iqbal Intl Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 4 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 3448 Km |
Transportation from the City Center to the Airport:
The distance between the Aleppo Airport and the city center is short. However, since the airport is currently closed for commercial flights, you can use the closest airports to Aleppo, which are Hatay Airport and Gaziantep Airport. From these airports, you can rent a car and within 2-3 hours you can reach Aleppo city center. At Gaziantep Airport, there are seven car rental companies, both local and international and at Hatay Airport there are three local car rental companies.
Also, some companies provide shuttle services to Aleppo from both airports; but lately, these companies have temporarily suspended their services.
General Information About Aleppo International Airport (ALP):
Aleppo Airport has a history of almost 100 years and over the years, has been expanded and restored many times. The airport consists of 4 floors and it is located 7 kilometers from the city center. Aleppo Airport provides VIP Lounges, exchange offices, ATMs, a clinic, several shops, restaurants, duty-free, and a mosque. This airport is temporarily closed to commercial flights since 2011 and there is no clear date for its reopening.
The most practical way of travelling to Lahore city center from Allama Iqbal International Airport is getting on a taxi. Renting a car is also among the options but you should keep in mind that traffic can be very heavy in the city. If you prefer a more budget-friendly means of transportation, you can get on one of the buses going to the city center. You shouldn’t forget that there are separate seats for women in the buses.
It is possible to rent a car at Allama Iqbal International Airport. Keep in mind that the traffic in Lahore can be very heavy, and most of the drivers don’t obey traffic rules. For this reason, foreigners aren’t generally advised to rent a car. If you have enough budget, rent a car with a driver. You can reach the city center from Allama Iqbal International Airport by driving westward on Aziz Bhatti, Canal Bank or Zarrar Shaheed Road.
At the airport, two different taxi companies offer service for 24 hours. It is possible to reach Lahore city center by taxi in about 20 minutes. However, keep in mind that the traffic can be very intense in Lahore. Before getting on the taxi, make sure to agree on the fare by specifying your destination. Travelling to the city center from the airport generally costs about 600-700 Pakistani Rupee. For this reason, if the driver demands more amount, find another taxi.
You can reach the city center in an affordable way by using the bus routes B-08 and B-28 departing from the airport. The bus route B-08 goes to the main train station and main bus station. You can get information about the bus route that is the most suitable for you by visiting the information desk located at the arriving passenger terminal.