Pakistan: New Islamabad International Airport to open by late April

Event

The new Islamabad International Airport will reportedly be functional by the end of April. The new airport, which will be located around 20 km (12.4 mi) west of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, will feature two runways and will be able to handle 9 million passengers a year. The new Islamabad International Airport will replace the existing Benazir Bhutto International Airport (ISB) - the second-largest airport by air traffic in Pakistan - located in Chaklala, a suburban town in Rawalpindi.

Advice

Individuals traveling to Pakistan are advised to allow themselves enough time to pass enhanced security checks at airports, report any suspicious objects or behavior, and follow instructions issued by airport and security personnel. Confirm flight reservations and contact your airline for further information.