Upgrade at Lahore’s
Allama Iqbal Airport to enhance passenger experience
Allama Iqbal International Airport
in Lahore is set for a major upgrade with the construction of a new terminal
designed to enhance the passenger experience and alleviate congestion.
The expansion project, expected to
be completed by September 2026, is being spearheaded by the Civil Aviation
Authority (CAA), as reported by Express News.
The new terminal will offer significant
improvements, including a sixfold increase in immigration counters and a
threefold expansion of baggage handling capacity.
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Key Upgrades at the New Terminal
Dr. Tauqeer Iqbal, the CAA project lead, outlined the major upgrades, which
will include:
- Departure Immigration Counters: Increased from 10 to 64
- Arrival Immigration Counters: Increased from 18 to 80
- Security Checks:
Doubled from 4 to 8
- Check-in Counters:
Increased from 25 to 67
- Customs Inspection Points: Increased from 12 to 24
- Passenger Boarding Bridges: Expanded from 4 to 6
- Baggage Conveyor Belts: Increased from 2 to 6
Once completed, the new terminal
will have the capacity to handle over 12 million passengers annually,
significantly easing congestion and cutting down on wait times.
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Currently, Allama Iqbal Airport
serves 5 to 5.5 million passengers each year, with 48 to 55 flights arriving
and departing daily. With international travel restrictions lifted, the number
of flights to Europe and the UK is expected to increase, resulting in higher
passenger traffic.
The terminal’s expansion is designed
to meet travel demand for the next 15 to 20 years, providing improved
facilities for both domestic and international passengers, including those
traveling for Hajj and Umrah.
The existing terminal will continue
to handle international flights, while the new terminal will primarily serve
domestic flights, with a few counters dedicated to international departures and
arrivals.
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Passengers can expect
state-of-the-art amenities, similar to those at modern international airports,
including dedicated parking, enhanced access to departure areas, and upgraded
boarding bridges.
The project is progressing around
the clock, with a strong focus on improving travel experiences by addressing
issues such as long wait times, baggage handling, and parking constraints.
Source: Express Tribune