Airports near Rawalpindi
PEW・ISB・SXR・SKT・IXJ
What airports are closest to Rawalpindi?
The primary gateway is Islamabad International Airport (ISB), located 20.0 km away, with the most convenient travel option being the official airport taxi taking around 30 minutes. For travelers further afield, Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW) is situated 147.9 km away, with private car hire reaching Rawalpindi in approximately 2 hours 10 minutes. Srinagar International Airport (SXR) is 165.4 km from the city center, and transit can take over 6 hours depending on local connections. Sialkot International Airport (SKT) lies 170.7 km away, typically requiring 2 hours 40 minutes by road. Finally, Jammu Airport (IXJ) is the most distant at 196.1 km, with journey times often exceeding 6 hours, making local airport options essential for most visitors. and book hotels in Rawalpindi
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Airports near Rawalpindi: PEW, ISB, SXR, SKT and IXJ.
Airports Near Rawalpindi: Key Information
Number of airports in Rawalpindi
0
Closest airport to the city center
Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Distance
20 km
Fastest arrival time
30 minutes - 45 minutes
Airport with the cheapest transport
Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Compare domestic and international airports near Rawalpindi.
Bacha Khan International Airport
Distance: 147.9 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Intercity Bus
Cheapest
2 hours 55 minutes - 3 hours 20 minutes
PKR 2200-4500
Budget
Pakistan Railways
4 hours - 5 hours
PKR 1000-4000
Balanced
Private Taxi
Fastest
2 hours 10 minutes - 2 hours 40 minutes
PKR 8000-12000
Comfort
Islamabad International Airport
Distance: 20 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
MetroBus
Cheapest
1 hour - 1 hour 30 minutes
PKR 50-100
Budget
Airport Radio Cab
Fastest
30 minutes - 45 minutes
PKR 2000-3500
Balanced
Ride-Hailing App
35 minutes - 50 minutes
PKR 1500-2500
Comfort
Srinagar International Airport
Distance: 165.4 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Intercity Bus Service
Cheapest
10 hours - 13 hours 20 minutes
INR 2000-5000
Budget
Private Car Hire
Fastest
6 hours 40 minutes - 10 hours
INR 8000-15000
Comfort
Regional Rail
11 hours 40 minutes - 15 hours
INR 1500-4000
Balanced
Sialkot International Airport
Distance: 170.7 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Local Bus
Cheapest
5 hours - 6 hours 40 minutes
PKR 800-1500
Budget
Pakistan Railways
4 hours 30 minutes - 5 hours 50 minutes
PKR 1200-2500
Balanced
Airport Taxi
Fastest
2 hours 40 minutes - 3 hours 20 minutes
PKR 6000-10000
Comfort
Jammu Airport
Distance: 196.1 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Intercity Bus
Cheapest
11 hours 40 minutes - 15 hours
INR 2000-4000
Budget
Private Transfer
Fastest
6 hours 40 minutes - 10 hours
INR 10000-20000
Comfort
Regional Rail
10 hours - 13 hours 20 minutes
INR 2500-5000
Balanced
Compare 5 airports near Rawalpindi
Airport Guide
Compare 5 airports near Rawalpindi
For the majority of travelers, Islamabad International Airport (ISB) is the only logical gateway, as it is the only airport situated in the immediate metropolitan region of the twin cities. It serves both domestic and international traffic and offers the most convenient, time-efficient transport links via the MetroBus and professional taxi services. The other four airports are not in Rawalpindi at all and are located in neighboring cities or regions, often requiring complex, multi-modal travel that can take many hours. Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW), Srinagar International Airport (SXR), Sialkot International Airport (SKT), and Jammu Airport (IXJ) should only be considered if flight availability or pricing significantly favors them, as the transit costs and travel times to reach Rawalpindi are substantial. Travelers landing at these distant hubs should prepare for long, tiring journeys and should prioritize pre-booked private transfers to ensure safety and reliability.
Hotels near Rawalpindi airport
Breakfast
Very Good77 Reviews
Rawalpindi|1.59km from city center
Having read that the Pearl Continental was a 5 Star hotel, made me look forward to staying there.
Upon arrival, the staff at the reception desk were very courteous and professional. Check-in was slow due to some alleged computer issue.
The rooms were nothing special and looked very tired and in need of renovation. Especially the bathroom, which was on par with a 1 Star establishment.
Breakfast was acceptable and service reasonable. Definitely not to 5 Star standards.
Again the reception desk staff professional and courteous upon checking out. The icing on the cake for me was when we checked out, I asked where would be the best place to get a taxi. They said they have a desk near the entrance and the staff there can arrange transport for us.
So we approached the desk and told them where we wished to go. After tapping on a calculator for 5 minutes the chap told us the fare would be 10,000 Rupees. 10,000 I exclaimed! This was more than double for what the journey should be. I was expecting it to be slightly more as it was being arranged by the staff of a so called “5 Star” hotel.
I shared my thoughts on the fare but the chap was not interested. I reluctantly accepted the fare, paid the 10,000 rupees in cash, whilst trying to convince myself that it’ll save me walking a few hundred meters down the road and haggling with the taxi walas in the midday heat.
So we were escorted to the vehicle by the chap from the desk. The vehicle wasn’t anything special, just a standard saloon, which had seen better days.
The chap from the desk, gesture for me to follow him back to the desk, whilst he asked my wife to make herself comfortable in the car, and the driver began putting our cases in the boot.
I followed him back towards the hotel entrance and asked what was going on? He casually replied that he had miscalculated the mileage and would require more money. To which I laughed and replied that the cost was already more than double. How could he be asking for more!
I shouted to the driver to take the cases out of the vehicle and asked my wife to not get too comfortable.
I then told the chap at the desk that I have never been dealt with in such an unprofessional insulting manner. I voiced that these type of extortion tactics are very unbecoming of a so called “5 Star” hotel. I demanded my 10,000 Rupees, which he grudgingly gave to me.
Suffice to stay, I will never be staying at the Pearl Continental in Rawalpindi ever again.
It’s most definitely NOT a 5 Star hotel in any shape, way or form.
With staff like the guy who tried to rip me off, not once but twice, in broad daylight, just highlights the festering desperation, greed and total disregard of any form of respect or decency that exists here. Absolutely no shame.
Anyway we walked 6 feet outside the hotel and got a taxi for 4,000 Rupees for the same journey.
Be careful, everything isn’t what it seems. Watch out for these smiling passions and daylight highwaymen.FromUS$87
Very Good0 Reviews
Rawalpindi|2.09km from city center
Breakfast is average, restaurant water is free for the first night, and the rest is unavoidable. The room was old and poorly ventilated. Great gap with China, ha.FromUS$45
Very Good21 Reviews
Rawalpindi|7.97km from city center
Its an old apartment complex. Most bedrooms are based on 3 bedrooms suite style. The bedroom window opens in the corridor and that itself is such a lame tactic of Avari. The location itself is quite inconvenient as you need to take a 5km u turn whenever you exit or enter the property. Overall, the hotel is disappointing and depressing. I hate to stereotype but It looks like another faizabad hotel took over by careless abbasi (s). The staff is apparently courteous but never cares to listen or understand the guests concerns. I hope that management will consider this as a constructive review and make solid improvements.FromUS$58
0 Reviews
Rawalpindi|7.92km from city center
Located in Rawalpindi, Hotel Khursheed Palace Faizabad is within a 5-minute drive of Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and Lok Virsa Museum. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Allama Iqbal Park and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from International Islamic University.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.Good2 Reviews
Rawalpindi|8.41km from city center
A good facility clean, hygienic and maintained. Slightly overpriced, however reasonable enough. Problem with respect connectivity on reception desk as numbers are not answered in case of any eventuality while ensuring booking or seeking any adjustments in booking.FromUS$57
Family friendly
2 Reviews
Rawalpindi|1.98km from city center
With a stay at Hotel Akbar International in Rawalpindi, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of The Raja Bazaar and Liaquat Bagh. This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Rajah Bazaar and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Allama Iqbal Park.Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, wedding services, and barbecue grills.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature bathrobes and slippers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary newspapers.0 Reviews
Rawalpindi|6.85km from city center
When you stay at Shelton Hotel Rawalpindi in Rawalpindi, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Liaquat Bagh and Rajah Bazaar. This hotel is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from The Raja Bazaar and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Allama Iqbal Park.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. Additional features at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance and a banquet hall.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free valet parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and slippers. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.0 Reviews
Rawalpindi|1.91km from city center
With a stay at Madina International Hotel in Rawalpindi, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Liaquat Bagh and within a 5-minute drive of Rajah Bazaar. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from The Raja Bazaar and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Allama Iqbal Park.A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Bathrooms have showers and slippers.Very Good0 Reviews
Rawalpindi|2.71km from city center
With a stay at Hotel Regent in Rawalpindi, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Liaquat Bagh and Rajah Bazaar. This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from The Raja Bazaar and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Allama Iqbal Park.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.FromUS$23
0 Reviews
Rawalpindi|8.41km from city center
When you stay at Hak Mall Suites in Rawalpindi, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of World Trade Center Islamabad and Butterfly Valley Golf & Country Club. This bed & breakfast is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from The Millennium University College and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Liaquat Bagh.This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers complimentary parking nearby.A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, limo/town car service, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free valet parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.FromUS$31
5 star
0 Reviews
Rawalpindi|5.69km from city center
When you stay at Hotel Royal Palace Rawalpindi in Rawalpindi, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Liaquat Bagh and The Raja Bazaar. This hotel is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Rajah Bazaar and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from The Millennium University College.Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a hair salon.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and slippers.FromUS$28
2 Reviews
Rawalpindi|9.52km from city center
Good location, clean and sufficient facilities, recommended. A room service phone and a smart TV would make the facility ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️FromUS$50
0 Reviews
Rawalpindi|2.22km from city center
With a stay at Hotel Kashmir International in Rawalpindi, you'll be steps from Liaquat Bagh and a 2-minute drive from Rajah Bazaar. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from The Raja Bazaar and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Allama Iqbal Park.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and slippers. Conveniences include phones and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.FromUS$26
Outstanding1 Reviews
Rawalpindi|9.07km from city center
Wonderful staff specially reception staff irshad bhai and another person both are good and tried to fulfill all the requirementsFromUS$38
FAQs
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Which airport is the closest to Rawalpindi?
The nearest airport to Rawalpindi is Islamabad International Airport (ISB), about 20 km away.Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW) (147.9 km), Srinagar International Airport (SXR) (165.4 km), Sialkot International Airport (SKT) (170.7 km) and Jammu Airport (IXJ) (196.1 km).
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How long does it take to get from Rawalpindi to the airport?
Getting from Rawalpindi to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) takes about 30 minutes - 45 minutes.
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How do I get to Rawalpindi?
We recommend flying into Islamabad International Airport (ISB), which is approximately 20 km away. The fastest mode of transportation is Airport Radio Cab, reaching downtown in about 30 minutes - 45 minutes.
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How many airports does Rawalpindi have?
Rawalpindi has 5 airports: Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW), Islamabad International Airport (ISB), Srinagar International Airport (SXR), Sialkot International Airport (SKT) and Jammu Airport (IXJ).