Bacha Khan International Airport is the main air gateway to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in northern Pakistan, serving the city of Peshawar. Compare airlines flying in and out of Peshawar (PEW) and set a Price Alert on Traveloka to track fares before you book.

Overview of Bacha Khan International Airport

Named after the Pashtun leader Bacha Khan, the airport sits around 7 to 10 km from central Peshawar, roughly a 15 to 30 minute drive depending on traffic. First opened in 1927 and granted international status in 1965, it is the fourth-largest airport in Pakistan and the primary hub for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, handling just over 1.1 million passengers in the most recent 12-month reporting period.

Where You Can Fly From Peshawar

Unusually for a regional airport, most of PEW's schedule is international rather than domestic — around 75% of flights fly abroad, reflecting Peshawar's large expatriate workforce in the Gulf and UK.

• International: Dubai, Jeddah and Riyadh lead the Middle East routes, alongside London and Manchester in the UK.
• Domestic: Karachi is the busiest domestic connection, linking Peshawar to Pakistan's southern hub.

Fares and schedules change often, so compare carriers and verify details at the time of travel.

Airlines and Hubs

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is the leading carrier at Peshawar, with Fly Jinnah also running a significant domestic and regional schedule. Air Arabia and Emirates are the main international carriers connecting Peshawar to the Gulf. The airport is not a home base for any airline — it functions as a spoke into PIA's Karachi and Islamabad networks and the Gulf carriers' Middle East hubs.

Terminal at Bacha Khan International Airport

Peshawar operates a single terminal handling both arrivals and departures for domestic and international flights, keeping the layout straightforward for connecting passengers.

Getting To and From Peshawar City

Taxis and ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Careem are the most practical way to reach the airport, with reservation desks available at the arrivals hall for both domestic and international passengers. There is no dedicated airport rail or metro line, so road transport is the standard option; agreeing a fare in advance with traditional taxis is recommended.

Facilities at Bacha Khan International Airport

As the main airport for a mid-sized regional capital, PEW keeps its facilities practical.

• Currency exchange counters, ATMs and a post office.
• A small range of souvenir shops and eateries, plus free Wi-Fi in the terminal.
• Car rental services available for onward travel around Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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