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Nearest Airport to Islamabad: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Islamabad is PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport), about 13 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Islamabad International Airport (ISB), 28 km away.

Closest airport OPRN PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) 13 km · 8 mi · ~14 min by car
Closest international ISB Islamabad International Airport 28 km · 17 mi · ~30 min by car

Airports near Islamabad

  1. 1
    PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) Flag of PakistanRawalpindi, Pakistan · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Pakistan
    — 13 km8 mi · ~14 min
  2. 2
    Islamabad International Airport Flag of PakistanAttock, Pakistan · International Airports in Pakistan Meet & Greet →
    ISB 28 km17 mi · ~30 min
  3. 3
    Minhas Air Base Flag of PakistanKamra, Pakistan · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Pakistan
    ATG 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
  4. 4
    Rawalakot Airport Flag of PakistanRawalakot, Pakistan · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Pakistan
    RAZ 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
  5. 5
    Muzaffarabad Airport Flag of PakistanMuzaffarabad, Pakistan · Airfield Airports in Pakistan
    MFG 81 km50 mi · ~1 h 27 min
  6. 6
    Mangla Airport Flag of PakistanMangla, Pakistan · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Pakistan
    XJM 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
  7. 7
    Risalpur Air Base Flag of PakistanRisalpur, Pakistan · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Pakistan
    — 107 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
  8. 8
    Saidu Sharif Airport Flag of PakistanSaidu Sharif, Pakistan · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Pakistan
    SDT 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 27 min
  9. 9
    Bacha Khan International Airport Flag of PakistanPeshawar, Pakistan · International Airports in Pakistan Meet & Greet →
    PEW 144 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min
  10. 10
    Srinagar International Airport Flag of IndiaSrinagar, India · International Airports in India Meet & Greet →
    SXR 163 km101 mi · ~2 h 54 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Dhamial Army Airbase18 km
  • Bhurban Heliport46 km
  • Tarbela Dam Airport · OPTA50 km
  • Basal Airport76 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Islamabad; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Islamabad?

The nearest airport to Islamabad is PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport), about 13 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Islamabad International Airport (ISB), 28 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Islamabad?

Islamabad International Airport (ISB) is 28 km from Islamabad in a straight line — roughly 30 min by car.

What other airports are near Islamabad?

Islamabad International Airport (ISB) — 28 km, Minhas Air Base (ATG) — 62 km and Rawalakot Airport (RAZ) — 71 km.

How long does it take to get from Islamabad to PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport)?

About 14 min by car for the 13 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.