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New Gwadar International Airport

Gurandani, Pakistan

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New Gwadar International Airport

Gurandani, Pakistan
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OPGW
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Pakistan's gateway to the Arabian Sea and CPEC.

Opened
2019
Location
Gwadar, Pakistan
New Gwadar International Airport (GWD/OPGW) is a modern airport serving Gwadar, a strategically important port city in Balochistan, Pakistan. The airport was developed as a major infrastructure project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), with significant Chinese investment and construction involvement. The facility was designed to handle increased passenger and cargo traffic expected from Gwadar's growth as a deep-sea port and free trade zone. It replaced the older Gwadar Airport, offering expanded capacity and modern facilities suited to international operations. Gwadar's position on the Arabian Sea makes it a critical node in regional trade and logistics, and the airport plays a supporting role in connecting the city to domestic and international destinations, particularly as CPEC-related economic activity continues to expand.
Terminals
The airport features a single modern terminal building designed to accommodate both domestic and international passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Gwadar city is primarily available via road taxi and private vehicles, as no formal rail or bus rapid transit link exists.
Airlines here
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) operates flights from New Gwadar International Airport, connecting the city to Karachi and other domestic destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›Constructed with Chinese funding and technical assistance as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
  • ›Designed to eventually handle up to 1.5 million passengers annually.
  • ›Replaced the older, smaller Gwadar Airport that had limited capacity.
  • ›Located near the strategically significant Gwadar deep-sea port on the Arabian Sea.
  • ›Intended to serve as an international gateway supporting Gwadar's designation as a free trade zone.
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Gateway to Balochistan's coastline where desert meets the Arabian Sea

New Gwadar International Airport, opened in 2019 and developed with Chinese assistance under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor initiative, serves the strategically vital port city of Gwadar in Balochistan province. The modern facility replaced the older Gwadar Airport and is designed to handle significantly increased passenger and cargo traffic as Gwadar develops into a major regional trade hub. Its location near the Arabian Sea and proximity to the deep-sea Gwadar Port make it a critical node in Pakistan's economic ambitions.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modern terminal building handling all domestic and limited international departures with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis and ride-hailing services available outside the terminal
  • Private car hire arranged through local operators and hotels
  • Minibuses and local wagons connecting to Gwadar city centre
Nearby Hotels
  • Pearl Continental Hotel Gwadar
  • CPEC Hotel Gwadar
  • Zarco Inn Gwadar
  • Bloom Star Hotel Gwadar
Dining

Dining options inside the terminal are limited to basic refreshment counters offering Pakistani staples and beverages. The nearby city of Gwadar offers fresh seafood restaurants along the waterfront, reflecting the local coastal culture. Visitors are advised to explore dining options in town rather than relying heavily on in-terminal facilities.

Traveller Tips
  • Carry local Pakistani rupees as ATM availability near the airport is limited.
  • Arrange hotel transfers in advance as on-demand transport outside the terminal can be scarce.
  • Gwadar experiences extreme heat in summer months — stay hydrated and dress accordingly.
  • Foreigners may require a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to visit Gwadar; verify requirements before travel.
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Routes

GWD → TUKPK · ATR
GWD → KHIPK · ATR
GWD → MCTPK · ATR
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Encyclopaedia

New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) is an airport in Gwadar, Balochistan. It is the largest airport in Pakistan by area, occupying 4,300 acres (17 km2) of land, the second greenfield airport in Pakistan after Islamabad International Airport, and only ghost airport in Pakistan. Located in Gorandani, 26 kilometres (16 mi) north-east of the former Gwadar International Airport on the south-western Arabian Sea coast of Balochistan, NGIA was constructed at a cost of Rs66 billion, funded primarily as a grant by China, with participation from Pakistan and Oman.

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