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Bahawalpur Airport

Bahawalpur, Pakistan

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Bahawalpur Airport

Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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Gateway to the historic city of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

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Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Bahawalpur Airport (IATA: BHV, ICAO: OPBW) is a domestic airport serving Bahawalpur, a city in Punjab province, Pakistan. It handles limited scheduled passenger traffic primarily connecting Bahawalpur to major Pakistani cities such as Karachi and Lahore. The airport is operated under the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Pakistan. It serves both civil and military aviation functions, which is common among many regional Pakistani airports. Due to its smaller size and regional nature, the airport has limited infrastructure compared to major Pakistani hubs, but it plays an important role in connecting this historically significant city to the rest of the country.
Terminals
The airport has a single, modest terminal building catering to domestic passengers.
Getting to & from
Taxis and private vehicles are the primary means of ground transport connecting the airport to Bahawalpur city center.
Airlines here
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has historically operated flights at Bahawalpur Airport, serving key domestic routes.
Notable facts
  • ›Bahawalpur Airport serves a city known for its historic Nawabi heritage and proximity to the Cholistan Desert.
  • ›The airport handles domestic routes only, with no scheduled international services.
  • ›It is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Pakistan.
  • ›The airport has both civil and military aviation components.
  • ›Bahawalpur is also close to the ancient ruins of Derawar Fort, making the airport a point of entry for heritage tourism.
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Gateway to the ancient Cholistan Desert and royal Bahawalpur heritage

Bahawalpur Airport, designated IATA code BHV, serves the historic city of Bahawalpur in Punjab province, Pakistan. Once the capital of the princely state of Bahawalpur, the city retains a rich cultural legacy, and the airport provides essential air connectivity to this otherwise remote desert region. Operated under the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, it handles domestic traffic primarily linking Bahawalpur with Karachi and other major Pakistani cities.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single, modest domestic terminal handling check-in, arrivals, and departures for all scheduled and charter flights.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis and ride-hailing services available outside the terminal
  • Auto-rickshaws commonly used for short distances into the city
  • Private car hire arrangements through local travel agents
  • Hotel shuttle services offered by select city hotels on request
Nearby Hotels
  • Gulshan-e-Iqbal Hotel Bahawalpur
  • Hotel One Bahawalpur
  • Shalimar Hotel Bahawalpur
  • Al-Farid Hotel Bahawalpur
Dining

Dining options within the airport are limited to a small café or snack counter offering basic refreshments and Pakistani tea. The city of Bahawalpur itself is known for its rich Punjabi and Saraiki cuisine, with numerous dhabas and local restaurants serving dishes such as sajji, karahi, and local sweets like sohan halwa. Travellers are advised to eat before arriving at the airport if they have specific dietary preferences.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive well in advance as check-in counters may close early for domestic flights.
  • Carry local cash, as ATM and card facilities at the airport are limited.
  • Book taxis in advance through your hotel as metered cabs are scarce at the airport.
  • Visit Derawar Fort and Noor Mahal Palace while in Bahawalpur, both are short drives from the city centre.
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Route map (3 destinations)

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Routes

BHV → KHII6 · 733
BHV → LHEI6 · 733
BHV → ISBPK · ATR
BHV → KHIPK · ATR 737
BHV → LHEPK · ATR
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Bahawalpur Airport
Encyclopaedia

Bahawalpur International Airport is situated 2 nm (3.7 km) from the city centre of Bahawalpur, in lower Punjab, Pakistan. The airport mainly caters to the city of Bahawalpur, however, the national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), decided to launch international flights to the Middle East in July 2009. The airport extension project is being supervised by the Dubai Civil Aviation Department.

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