| Popular Airport | Abraham Gonzalez Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 16 hour 10 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 12974 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.
The easiest way to get to the city center from the airport is by taxi. You can have a free trip by renting a car for your journey. On the other hand, buses depart to Texas from the airport and these buses pass through the city center of Ciudad Juarez.
Contracted taxi companies with the airport carry passengers between 06:00 and 23:00. Taxis consist of automobiles and minivans. The fare is determined according to the regions, not the distance traveled. The map of the city divided into different regions is hovered in vehicles. The total cost varies depending on the region you are going to, the number of passengers and the type of vehicle. By taxi you can reach the city center in just 10 minutes.
You can rent a car suitable for your budget by agreeing with one of 6 different car rental companies located downstairs in the terminal building. After leaving the airport, you can reach the city center in an average of 10 minutes by going north on the highway no. 45. You can continue on the same road to El Paso, Texas.
By bus from the airport you cannot go to the city center of Ciudad Juarez maybe, but to El Paso in the state of Texas in the United States of America. Ticket price is only 10 dollars.
