Allama Iqball Int’l Airport, Lahore (AIIAP)
IATA CODE (LHE)
Brief History / Structure
Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore is situated on eastern side of the provincial
capital city Lahore, known for its rich cultural heritage and hospitality. It is joint user facility,
spread on 1364 Acers and comprise of new terminal complex, old terminal building
including State Lounge and Hajj Lounge besides 02 runways and 22 Aircraft parking
positions. The airside / terminal facilities are capable to handle operations of the type of
Boeing 747.
Handling Capacity
New terminal complex was commissioned in March 2003 and the facility is presently
handling 4.21 million passengers’ traffic (Domestic / International, Arrivals / Departures)
and 85000 tons of cargo per annum.
Presently 15 airlines are operating which includes 4 local airlines
- PIA
- Air Blue
- Air Indus
- Shaheen Airways
11 international airlines
- Emirates
- Etihad
- Qatar
- Saudia
- Gulf Air
- Air Arabia
- Thai Air
- Turkish Air
- Kuwait Airways
- Oman
- Fly NAS.
- Some of other International Carriers also serve time to time
Local Services
AIIAP have fully facilitation for the passengers, including duty-free shops, restaurants,
and lounges. Additionally, the airport has cargo handling facilities, including warehouses
and cold storage, to handle the air cargo.
Also at airport Public transport/ cargo delivery and Cargo handling facility available at the
from airport to the town and back. Whereas, metro radio cabs and rent a car services are
also available at the airport and separate counters / parking lots have been provided in
front of terminal building.
Remarks :
Although the (AIIAP) Allama Iqbal International Airport is a 2nd Largest and business hub
for the air traffic in North region of the country but having good equipped facility for the
handling of passengers & Cargo needs but this should be need to improve the
enhancement of facilities and several challenges for the future needs, , and there is a
need for further improvements its capacity and competitiveness. The Government of
Pakistan is taking some initiatives and plans to upgrade the airport’s infrastructure,
including the construction of a new terminals as well to meet the future requirements.
