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Faisalabad International Airport

LYP πŸ“ Faisalabad, Pakistan
Faisalabad International Airport β€” Faisalabad, Pakistan

About Faisalabad International Airport

Also known as Lyallpur Airport (old name of Faisalabad). Serves Faisalabad, the "Manchester of Pakistan," a major textile and industrial hub.

Airport manager claims it is the most secured and safe airport in the country with 100% baggage scanning. International flights started in 2014-15.

Currently served by PIA and Serene Air. Airlines like Fly Dubai, Fly Jinnah, Air Blue, and Air Sial are being invited to start operations.

Expansion underway to accommodate Boeing 777 aircraft.[24][39]

Key Information

IATA Code
LYP
City
Faisalabad
Province
Punjab
Country
Pakistan
Established
1972
Coordinates
31.36500, 72.99472
Distance from City
Approximately 15 km from Faisalabad city center[39]

Travel Information

Nearest Hotels

Hotel One Faisalabad (13km), West Inn (11.65km), Khayyam Hotel (12.76km), New Madina Hotel (11.67km)[32]

Distances to Major Cities

Lahore 180km, Islamabad 350km, Multan 180km, Karachi 1100km

Additional Details

ICAO: OPFA. Elevation: 590 feet. Runway expansion completed to handle wide-body aircraft. State-of-the-art cargo complex planned. 32 domestic and international flights weekly as of 2024. Potential for growth as textile export hub.

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