Islamabad Airport (ISB) Terminal Guide
Islamabad International Airport (ISB/OPIS) is about 25 km in a straight line from the centre of Islamabad, at an elevation of 1,761 ft (537 m), with 2 runways. This guide explains how to find the right terminal and check in smoothly.
Terminal layout
Islamabad International Airport opened in 2018 and replaced the old Benazir Bhutto International Airport at Rawalpindi. Scheduled flights use its single main passenger terminal building.
How to find your terminal
- Look at your ticket or booking confirmation; if the terminal is not printed, ask your airline.
- Follow signs for “Departures” and your airline’s check-in desks.
- For arrivals, follow signs to baggage reclaim and the exit.
Check-in and security
- Arrive early: see how early to arrive.
- Have your ticket, passport or ID and any required documents ready.
- Check baggage rules on your ticket; see baggage allowance by airline.
- Security rules: see airport security rules in Pakistan.
Facilities
Airports in Pakistan typically have prayer areas, food outlets, currency exchange or ATMs and information desks. The details differ by terminal, so check the airport’s website or ask staff. See prayer rooms and facilities and lounges.
Live traffic
See aircraft arriving and departing now: ISB arrivals and ISB departures.
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