Islamabad International Airport-ISB-Bnazir Bhutto Intl.
Islamabad International Airport in Islamabad, Pakistan began its operation in May 2018. The airport is considered to be the largest in all of Pakistan with a capacity of 9 million passengers in a year. Further expansions are being implemented in the airport to be able to accommodate 25 million passengers in the coming years. The terminal features 15 gates with a total area of 2,833 acres of land covered. This is also the only airport in Pakistan capable of accommodating the Airbus A380.
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The ISB-Bnazir Bhutto Intl. covers a total area of 180,000 square meters of modular terminal buildings that is capable of handling 9 million passengers annually as well as 80,000 metric tons of cargo. The airport is in the middle of an expansion with proposed hotels, convention centers, duty-free shops, food courts, cinema facilities and leisure establishments to be added in the terminal. Major airlines serviced by the airport include Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Oman Air and Etihad Airways. Islamabad, Bhurban and Bahria Town are the closest towns located near the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
A couple of Islamabad International Airport hotels located near the vicinity of the airport include Pearl Continental Rawalpindi, which is located 2.87 miles away. Rehaish Inn is located 11.8 kilometers away from the airport and one of the convenient places to stay when exploring the area.
The Muzaffarabad Airport (MFG) and Rawala Kot Airport (RAZ) are the nearest airports located close to ISB Airport.
