Islamabad International Airport (ISB) commenced operations in 2018 and replaced Benazir Bhutto International Airport. This facility is now one of the largest airports in the country by passenger capacity. Currently, it serves over 9 million passengers annually. After the completion of its expansion projects, Islamabad Airport (ISB) will have the capacity to serve over 25 million passengers.
General Information about Islamabad Airport
The following table is an overview of Islamabad Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Islamabad International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner/Operator | Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority |
| Built In (Year) | 2018 |
| Serves | Islamabad-Rawalpindi region |
| Hub for | Pakistan International Airlines |
| Islamabad Airport Code | ISB |
| Islamabad Airport Terminals | 1 |
| Islamabad International Airport Runway | 2 |
| Islamabad International Airport Coordinates | 33°32′56.70″N 72°49′32.34″E |
| Islamabad Airport Address | New Islamabad Airport Rd, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Official Website | https://www.islamabadairport.com.pk |
| Official Phone Number | 92 51 95551000 |
| Elevation | 1,761 ft / 537 m |
New Islamabad Airport Code
The New Islamabad Airport code is ISB. The airport derives its name and three-letter IATA code from the Islamabad-Rawalpindi area in Pakistan, which it primarily serves. Its elevation above sea level is 537 meters.
| IATA CODE | ISB |
| ICAO CODE | OPIS |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 764 |
| COUNTRY CODE | PAK |
| ZIP CODE | — |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | ISB |
Islamabad Airport Map
The Islamabad Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Islamabad Airport Terminals
Islamabad International Airport (ISB) hosts a single terminal building, which is designed to accommodate over 9 million passengers annually along with 80,000 metric tonnes of cargo. Several expansion projects are underway. After their completion, this facility will be able to handle over 25 million passengers.
Islamabad Airport terminal features duty-free shops, lounges, hotels, food courts, and business centers among other facilities.
Islamabad International Airport Runways
Islamabad Airport (ISB) is serviced by two world-class runways:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 10L-28R | 12,001 ft | 197 ft | Asphalt | No |
| 10R-28L | 12,001 ft | 197 ft | Asphalt | No |
Nearest Airports to Islamabad International Airport
Some of the closest airports to ISB Airport are:
- Bacha Khan International Airport – 195 km
- Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport – 275 km
- Allama Iqbal International Airport – 385 km
Airlines Operating from Islamabad Airport
The following airlines operate from Islamabad Airport:
- Air Arabia
- airblue
- Air China
- AirSial
- British Airways
- China Southern Airlines
- Emirates
- Etihad Airways
- Flynas
- Gulf Air
- Kam Air
- Kuwait Airways
- Oman Air
- Pakistan International Airlines
- Qatar Airways
- Saudia
- SaudiGulfAir
- SereneAir
- Thai Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic
