Popular Airport | Shangjie Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 4 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 3653 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.
Since the airport in Anyang is a military one, Zhengzhou Xin Zheng International Airport, the closest international airport, is preferred for transportation. You can take the train to Anyang from this airport. Renting a car is much more comfortable and fast option. The taxis can turn you down because of the distance and even if they accept you, the cost would be very high.
There are several car rental companies at the airport. You can reach Anyang by car after riding approximately 200 kilometers to the north on the G4 motorway.
You can go to Anyang by train from 2 different train stations. Both are located at a short distance from the airport. You can easily reach the Western Railway Station by taxi or by buses, operating between 07:30 and 18:00, in a short time.
The bus ticket costs only 20 yuan. You can also get to the Main Train Station again by taxi or buses that operate between 09:30 and 19:30. The ticket for this bus also costs 20 yuan. You can go to Anyang in a shorter time by taking a high-speed train from the Main Railway Station.