Popular Airport | Strigino - Nizhny Novgorod Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 4 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 3614 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.
Metro, buses and taxis are the other options for the transportation within the city. At Strigino Airport, buses and minibuses are the mostly used vehicles to reach the city center. Car rental companies meet the car demands in Strigino. And taxis operate at the airport as an alternative all day long.
You can go to Nizhny Novgorod in about half an hour by using the taxis waiting in front of the terminal building for 24 hours at Strigino Airport. It is an extra ease that they accept payment with both cash and credit card.
Bus routes 20 and 11 provide transportation to the city center. You can pay the amount in the buses, which operate between 06:00 am and 09:30 pm. Buses depart from the stops in front of the terminal building almost every 15 minutes.
You can go to the city center with the minibus routes 29 and 46, which operate only in the evening. Minibuses are in service between 05:50 pm and 11:00 pm.
There are three different car rental companies at Strigino Airport for those who want to rent a car. These companies - Europcar, Paulz and Rentalcars - are open for 24 hours. You can rent a car over telephone and internet or from the offices directly.