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Bacha Khan International Airport

Peshawar, Pakistan

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Bacha Khan International Airport

Peshawar, Pakistan
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30
Routes out
17
Destinations
OPPS
ICAO
1158 ft
Elevation
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Gateway to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in northwestern Pakistan.

Opened
1930
Location
Peshawar, Pakistan
Bacha Khan International Airport, designated by IATA code PEW and ICAO code OPPS, serves Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwestern Pakistan. It is the third-busiest airport in Pakistan by passenger traffic and a critical hub for the region's connectivity to domestic and international destinations. The airport was renamed in honor of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, known as Bacha Khan, a prominent Pashtun independence activist. It handles flights to major cities across Pakistan as well as international routes to the Middle East, Central Asia, and beyond. The facility has undergone significant expansion and modernization efforts over the years to increase its capacity and improve passenger experience, reflecting the growing air travel demand in the region.
Terminals
The airport has a single integrated terminal handling both domestic and international passengers.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Peshawar city center primarily via taxis, ride-hailing services, and private vehicles, located approximately 3 kilometers from the city.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating at Bacha Khan International Airport include Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Air Arabia, flydubai, Emirates, and Serene Air.
Notable facts
  • The airport is named after Pashtun leader Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, also known as Bacha Khan or the 'Frontier Gandhi.'
  • It is the third-busiest airport in Pakistan by passenger volume.
  • The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 1,158 feet (353 meters) above sea level.
  • It serves as an important gateway for Afghan travelers and trade given Peshawar's proximity to the Afghanistan border.
  • The airport has a single runway designated 17/35.
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Route map (17 destinations)

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Routes

PEW → DXBEK · 772 332
PEW → AUHEY · 320
PEW → SHJG9 · 320
PEW → BAHGF · 330 321 332
PEW → KHII6 · 733
PEW → AANNL · 734
PEW → AUHNL · 734 320
PEW → DXBNL · 320
PEW → JEDNL · 333
PEW → KHINL · 320 734
PEW → MCTNL · 320
PEW → RUHNL · 320 333
PEW → SHJNL · 734
PEW → AUHPK · 310 73H
PEW → CJLPK · ATR
PEW → DOHPK · 310
PEW → DSKPK · ATR
PEW → ISBPK · 310 ATR
PEW → JEDPK · 777
PEW → KBLPK · ATR
PEW → KHIPK · 310 737
PEW → KULPK · 310
PEW → KWIPK · 73H
PEW → LHEPK · 310 73H
PEW → MCTPK · 310
PEW → RUHPK · 310
PEW → SHJPK · 310 737 320
PEW → DOHQR · 332 333
PEW → RUHSV · 772
PEW → AUHVA · 320
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Encyclopaedia

Bacha Khan International Airport, formerly known as Peshawar International Airport, is an international airport located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Located on the southwestern end of the city of Peshawar, it is the fourth-busiest airport in Pakistan.

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