The Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore will undergo great expansion, with a new terminal aimed at improving the passenger experience and reducing congestion.
The project is expected to be completed in September 2026, according to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), said Express News
The new terminal will significantly improve airport facilities, including an increase of six times in immigration counters and a triple expansion of luggage management capacity.
Key updates in the new terminal
According to Dr. Tauqeer Iqbal, the leader of the project in CAA, the expansion will present:
- Exit immigration counters: increased from 10 to 64
- Arrival immigration counters: increased from 18 to 80
- Security verifications: 4 to 8 doubled
- Registration counters: Increased from 25 to 67
- Customs inspection points: increased from 12 to 24
- Passenger boarding bridges: expanded from 4 to 6
- Luggage conveyor belts: increased from 2 to 6
Once completed, the terminal will have the ability to handle more than 12 million passengers annually, significantly relieving the congestion of the airport and reduce the long waiting times.
Currently, 5 to 5.5 million passengers travel through the Allama Iqbal airport every year, with 48 to 55 flights that arrive and leave daily. With high international travel restrictions, the number of flights to Europe and the United Kingdom is expected to increase, which leads to a general increase in passenger traffic.
The expansion is being designed to accommodate the demand for travel during the next 15 to 20 years, which guarantees improved facilities for national and international passengers, including those traveling through Hajj and Umrah.
The existing airport terminal will be designated for international flights, while the new terminal will mainly serve national flights, with some contributors assigned for international outputs and arrivals.
Passengers can expect avant -garde facilities, similar to those found in modern international airports, including dedicated parking solutions, better access to output areas and better boarding bridges.
The project is progressing 24 hours a day, with an approach in facilitating travel experiences for passengers when addressing long waiting times, luggage management problems and parking limitations.
