Bacha Khan International Airport overview

Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW) is the international airport of Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwest Pakistan. Formerly called Peshawar International Airport, it now carries the name of Abdul Ghaffar Khan, the Pashtun leader widely known as Bacha Khan. The Pakistan Airports Authority runs the airport.

Location of the airport in Peshawar

Unlike many airports, PEW sits within the city itself, in the Peshawar Cantonment area. That keeps the journey to hotels in the Cantonment and Saddar districts short.

Terminal and facilities at Bacha Khan Airport

The airport has a single runway long enough for wide-body jets, and one passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights. Facilities are practical rather than lavish, with check-in halls, waiting areas and places to buy food and drinks.

Airlines and routes from Peshawar

Much of the traffic at Peshawar is to and from the Gulf. Airlines serving the airport include Pakistan International Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia and Saudia. International routes reach hubs such as Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Jeddah and Riyadh, which also provide onward connections worldwide. Domestic flights link Peshawar with Karachi and other Pakistani cities.

Getting from Bacha Khan Airport into Peshawar

• Taxi and ride-hailing: the most direct way to reach your hotel.
• Private transfer: many hotels arrange airport pickups.
• By road to Islamabad: the M-1 motorway links Peshawar with the capital.

Discovering Peshawar

Peshawar has a very long history, with centuries of experience as a trading post on the road to Central Asia. The old city around Qissa Khwani Bazaar is full of tea stalls, spice sellers and craft shops, and the Mahabat Khan Mosque is a fine example of Mughal architecture. The Peshawar Museum holds a notable collection of Gandhara Buddhist art, and the historic Khyber Pass lies to the west.

Travel tips for Bacha Khan International Airport

Security checks at Pakistani airports can take time, so arrive early, particularly for international departures. Keep your travel documents to hand at the terminal entrance. Check the latest travel advice for the region before you go.

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