Popular Airport | Casale Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 6 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 5077 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.
Brindisi is situated in the Puglia region of southern Italy. Those visiting the city can fly to the Brindisi - Salento Airport, which is around 5km from the city center. It's so close that passengers who don't have a lot of luggage could just walk to the city center. You can also take a bus, take a taxi or rent a car.
The bus station is just outside arrivals and there's an office you can get a tickets from right next to the terminal. There are three bus lines that depart from the airport. These buses go to the city center and the popular tourist destination of Lecce, as well as the Foggia and Bari airports. Even though the airport is really close to the city center, it’ll take around half an hour to get there by bus because it stops at numerous stations along the way.
If you get off the bus at Via Colombo then you can reach the central train station, that’s on the on the southwestern tip of the city center, by walking. This bus departs every 15 to 30 minutes during the day and the service runs until 23:00. You can get up-to-date information about departure times of the different buses by visiting the airport's information center.
You can reach where you’re going faster and more conveniently by taking a taxi from the airport taxi station. But it’s advised to pay attention to taxis that pick up passengers from the side of the road. These may offer lower service quality and higher rates. Don’t forget to check to see if the meter is running as you start your journey. Also, some taxis may charge extra for luggage.
You can also rent a car from the Rent a Car office that’s in the arrivals hall. It's possible to reserve your car in advance by booking online.