Islamabad International Airport
Attock, Pakistan
Islamabad International Airport
Pakistan's modern gateway replacing the old Benazir Bhutto International Airport.
- ›Replaced the older Benazir Bhutto International Airport, which closed upon this airport's inauguration in 2018.
- ›Located approximately 30 km from central Islamabad near the Fateh Jang area in Attock District.
- ›Construction cost was approximately USD 1.4 billion.
- ›The integrated terminal is designed to handle up to 9 million passengers per year at initial capacity.
- ›Operated by Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Islamabad International Airport (ISB), officially known as New Islamabad International Airport, opened in May 2018, replacing the older Benazir Bhutto International Airport. Designed to serve the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, it is one of South Asia's largest and most modern airport facilities. The airport handles the bulk of Pakistan's international traffic and serves as a key hub for Pakistan International Airlines and several private carriers.
- Main Passenger Terminal — A single integrated terminal handling all domestic and international departures and arrivals under one expansive roof.
- Taxi services available at designated ranks outside arrivals
- Ride-hailing apps (Careem, inDrive) operational from the airport
- Airport shuttle buses connecting to Rawalpindi and Islamabad city centres
- Car rental desks located in the arrivals hall
- Private hire and chauffeur services bookable through hotels
- Serena Hotel Islamabad
- Marriott Hotel Islamabad
- Ramada by Wyndham Islamabad
- PC Hotel Rawalpindi
- Holiday Inn Express Islamabad
Inside the terminal, passengers can find a range of food courts and cafés offering Pakistani cuisine alongside international fast-food options in the departures area. Outside the airport, the Rawalpindi and Islamabad corridor offers extensive dining from traditional dhabas serving nihari and karahi to upscale restaurants in F-7 and F-6 sectors. Airside dining options are more limited on the domestic side, so arriving early for international departures is advisable.
- Arrive at least 3 hours before international flights as security and immigration queues can be lengthy during peak travel periods.
- Currency exchange counters are available in the arrivals hall, though rates may be better in the city; ATMs are also accessible landside.
- Confirm your ground transport in advance, as the airport is approximately 25–30 km from central Islamabad and taxis can be scarce late at night.
- Keep your boarding pass and passport accessible throughout the terminal as there are multiple document checks before reaching the gate.
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Islamabad International Airport is an international airport serving Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, and Rawalpindi. It is located 25 km (16 mi) south-west of Islamabad, and is directly connected to the Lahore and Peshawar motorways as well to the capital city Islamabad via Srinagar Highway.
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