Popular Airport | Mohamed Boudiaf Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 7 hour 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 6140 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.
Bus is the only means of transportation that you can use to get to the city, which is 12 kilometers from the airport. You can also get to Constantine city center in about 15-20 minutes by choosing one of the taxi, transfer or car rental services from means of private transportation.
You can go to the bus stops outside the airport arrival terminal and get information from the ticket offices about which line to use depending on where you are going. Buses with Constantine center-ville signs are departing every 15 minutes and go directly to the city center. The fare you will pay to take this bus is 1 euro by 2017. The duration of the journey is 15 minutes.
If you arrive at the airport late at night, it is a good idea to use the 24/7 shuttle to reach Constantine city center quickly. You can see many taxis waiting for customers outside the terminal. All you need to do is check if there is a taximeter. Other than that, you can try to negotiate.
The most practical way of reaching from Constantine Mohamed Boudiaf Airport directly to the city center is undoubtedly car rental. You can choose from local and foreign car rental companies that have a branch at the airport terminal, but it is beneficial to make a pre-reservation before you arrive at the airport. You can also benefit from a variety of discounts on this. You will be picked up from the airport in minutes and you will be able to get to the city center in 22-32 minutes via N79 and in 30-35 minutes via A1 and N3.