First international flight departs from Sialkot’s brand new airport
We are very happy to report that the Sialkot International Airport (SIAL) which was recently completed (and covered on this site just a few weeks ago) is now handling international traffic. The first outbound international flight for Kuwait left Sialkot yesterday, a Pakistan International Airlines 737 with 102 passengers onboard. It is expected that international cargo flights will begin operation from Sialkot in the near future. Read on to see quotes from the news report and a link to the story.
First Int’l flight leaves for Kuwait from Sialkot airport
SIALKOT: The first Kuwait-bound Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight from Sialkot, left on Friday, with 102 passengers on-board. Addressing a ceremony held at the Sialkot International Airport (SIA), PIA Sales Senior Vice President Salahuddin disclosed that the national airline would operate weekly on Friday between Sialkot and Kuwait. He said the PIA was considering expanding its network to other international destinations in near future.
That was a great news that international flight has strated from sialkot. But can you tell me that when will be dubai-sialkot flight will be start.
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I’m afraid I have not been able to find definitive information about future international flights out of Sialkot. I do know that there are several routes under consideration. Once I know more, I will post details here.
At last, my city has taken a step to get aborad to connect the world and will improve soon. There is a news that nearby March,2008 Qatar Airways will start its service to Sialkot as well followed by the Heathrow flights sooner. May Allah keep my city always alive until my life goes on and even later. Salam to all my brother & sisters.
SIAL is good effort and all that but please look at the airport once. it looks like a government office from british era. doesnt look like a modern airport at all.
ATC is smaller than the water tank on my house. we can do better.
for gods sake look at the private airports of India in bangalore and hyderabad. they beat the best airports in the world . we should try to be at par with india atleast if not better
imran
I just travlled through Sialkot Airport and found it good in the start. The current terminal is not a permanent passenger terminal as the passenger terminal is under construction and will be built and operative soon. The building has been constructed but it needs finishing. We have to support it actually by any how.
Salaam a lakam. I have not been able to find out when International flights i.e. flights from Sialkot to Western Airports, such as London Heathrow will start. Can anyone from CAA or others who are responsible tell the commencement please.We are waiting and looking forward to land at Sialkot Airpot from London.
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I like the city of Pakistan Sialkot very much. The people of sialkot are very friendly and very rich sialkot is a richest city in Pakistan.
Dear Imran Shaib ,
Assalm O Aleikum,
Don’t underestimat your self , I think if you sukar to Allah it is better ,if we do hard work and see Allah its good for all in our country , don’t compair with India , On Election Time Elect the Honest sincere people , who can work for peoples ,for city ,most Important for Country, Not Like Sheikh, Khawaja, or any Butt or Mainh or Khan. And do Sukar to Allah , And you know about Heathrow Air port when they start i think you Surprise how they start with wooden DESK.
Allah Hafiz
God Bless you
Arif
Very encouraging for us to hear that we have an international airport in Sialkot. I wish and urge to have a direct flight from Ottawa, Canada to Sialkot, Pakistan.
I look forwar to taking the direct flight to Sialkot from New York!
There is a great news for us that international flights has strated from sialkot. But i am looking for Londoni-Sialkot flights when will be start.
Best Regards