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In this Post<\/em><\/strong>
Facts About Lahore Airport<\/a><\/strong>
Lahore International Airport – Intro<\/a><\/strong>
Lahore Airport Security<\/a><\/strong>
AIIA Terminals<\/a><\/strong>
AIIA Lounges<\/a><\/strong>
Code of Lahore Airport<\/a><\/strong>
Airport\u2019s History<\/a><\/strong>
Location of Lahore Airport<\/a><\/strong>
How to Get to Lahore Airport<\/a><\/strong>
Passengers Guidelines<\/a><\/strong>
Baggage Guidelines<\/a><\/strong>
Operating Airlines<\/a><\/strong>
Facilities at AIIA<\/a><\/strong>
Arrival\/Departure Procedures<\/a><\/strong>
Necessary Documents<\/a><\/strong>
Airport\u2019s Contact Information<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lahore Airport is one of the busiest international airports in Pakistan. It is the third-largest airport in the country by traffic after the Islamabad International Airport and Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. It was officially known as the Lahore International Airport until it was renamed as the Allama Iqbal International Airport (AIIA). The airport has been named after Allama Iqbal, the great poet-philosopher of the east. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, we\u2019ll be discussing everything you need to know about the very famous Lahore Airport in this blog as here we have put together a detailed guide on it. So, let\u2019s begin by taking a look at some interesting facts about Lahore Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick Facts About Lahore Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Quick Facts About Lahore Airport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

More About Allama Iqbal International Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Handling millions of passengers and thousands of tonnes of cargo annually, Allama Iqbal International Airport is one of the busiest international airports in the country. As of now, the airport has three terminals: the Allama Iqbal terminal (for domestic\/international flights), the Hajj terminal (for Hujjaj arrival\/departure), and a cargo terminal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airport spans over 1,364 acres of land. The facility comprises the terminal complex (Allama Iqbal terminal), which was built in the 2000s, the old terminal building (Hajj terminal), two lounges: the state Lounge (CIP lounge), and the Hajj lounge. There are also two runways and a parking space for around 22 aircraft. The runway of the airport is wide enough to easily handle aircraft as large as Boeing 747. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security Measures at Lahore Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like other airports around the country, the security of Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore is jointly looked after by Civil Aviation Management and the Airport Security Force. There is a CCTV camera installed at every corner of the airport for surveillance. Along with it, there are metal detectors and some of the latest security equipment put to use for the safety of passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Terminals at Allama Iqbal International Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The newest Allama Iqbal International terminal at Lahore Airport, inaugurated in 2003<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The three terminals of the Allama Iqbal International Airport handle 75-80 flights a day altogether. Let\u2019s learn about some details about these terminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allama Iqbal Terminal is the newest air terminal complex at the Lahore airport, which opened in March 2003. It provides all the state of the art facilities to passengers as per the latest standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new terminal building significantly increased the annual passenger-handling capacity of the airport. It hasn\u2019t only enlarged the airport but also reflects the Mughal history of Lahore with its magnificent structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, the old terminal complex is now specifically used for the flight operations of Hajj, which is why it has now been termed as the Hajj terminal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lounges at Allama Iqbal International Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are three lounges at Allama Iqbal International Airport. Two of them are CIP lounges (for international\/domestic flights) and one is the Hajj Lounge. Let\u2019s get to know more about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CIP Lounge (Domestic\/International Flights): The CIP lounge for international flights is also known as the State lounge. Both CIP lounges operate 24\/7 mainly for departing flights. They are equipped with both basic and modern facilities like cafeterias, newspapers, TV, internet facilities, and WiFi. The facilities of the CIP lounge can be availed for free by business-class passengers. The services are also free for platinum credit cardholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hajj Lounge: The Hajj lounge is also equipped with all the modern features to facilitate the passengers. It has WiFi, snacks and food bars, flight monitors, TV, and newspaper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Code of Lahore Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The International Airport Transport Association (IATA) awards a unique code to all the international airports around the world. The basic aim of this organisation is to ensure smooth and secure international flight operations. The IATA airport code for the Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore, is LHE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarly, there is another international organisation known as the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). It looks after the international traffic control and flight plans. It also has provided a unique code to the Lahore Airport for operational purposes that is OPLA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History of Lahore International Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lahore Airport enjoys a very interesting history. For a very long time, before and after the independence, Walton Airport remained the main airport of Lahore, which has now become the city\u2019s famous flying club. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things took a dramatic turn in the following years, especially, when Pakistan International Airlines(PIA) acquired its first Boeing 720. Walton Airport didn\u2019t have enough capacity to handle the traffic of a jet aircraft. This is why the authorities decided to build a brand new airport with a larger capacity. As a result of these consequences, the Lahore International Airport was inaugurated in 1962. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As discussed, the biggest expansion project that took place at Lahore airport was in the 2000s. Keeping in view the constantly increasing flight and passenger traffic, a new terminal complex was added to the structure in March 2003. The authorities also renamed it the Allama Iqbal International Airport. Now that you know about the history of Lahore Airport, let\u2019s fetch some details about its location<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location of Lahore Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Lahore airport’s location is easily accessible from some major expressways of the city<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Just a few minutes\u2019 drive away from the city\u2019s many popular neighbourhoods, Lahore International Airport enjoys an ideal location. It is 15 kilometres north-east of the main city. The airport is directly linked to some of the city\u2019s major expressways. You can directly access the airport using the route of Lahore Ring Road<\/a>. While travelling through other roads, you can take the route of the Airport road and Airport avenue to get to your destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the city\u2019s most popular neighbourhoods are located near the Allama Iqbal International Airport. Garden Town, Model Town<\/a>, and DHA Lahore<\/a> are a few important names to mention in this regard. From all these neighbourhoods, it may hardly take you around 20 to 30 minutes to reach the airport, depending on the route you take and the traffic flow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Get to Lahore Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As discussed, the location of Lahore Airport is easily accessible by major roads and expressways of the city. This means the passengers can use different means of transportation to reach the airport. There are different modes of transportation available in Lahore<\/a>, which can easily get you to your destination. You can also make use of the feeder buses running around the city. These feeder buses are also linked with the Lahore metro bus system<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also call in the following cab service for your to and fro airport transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

METRO RADIO CAB  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address<\/strong>: Concourse Hall, Lahore Airport<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phone<\/strong>: 042-111-222-787 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website<\/strong>: http:\/\/www.metrocab.com.pk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CITY RADIO CAB    <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address<\/strong>: Concourse Hall, Lahore Airport <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phone<\/strong>: 042-111-111-129<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email<\/strong>: cityradiocab@hotmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also make use of app-based taxi services like Uber and Careem for your airport transportation. They also offer dedicated airport services to their customers. There are a number of vehicle options available in these services. The charges of to and fro airport transportation hover at around PKR 400-700.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By using one of them, you can book a car, rickshaw, and even a motorbike to pick you up from your doorstep and drop you at the airport or vice versa. However, don\u2019t forget to read about safety tips for using a ride-hailing app in Pakistan<\/a> before booking your ride. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guidelines for Passengers Visiting the Lahore Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The civil aviation authority (CAA) management has laid down some rules for the passengers visiting the Lahore Airport for their own safety. Let\u2019s take a look at some important guidelines among them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n