Bacha Khan International Airport - PEW
Bacha Khan International Airport, formerly known as Peshawar International Airport, is an international airport that serves the city of Peshawar and the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan. It is located ten minutes from the city center of Peshawar, Pakistan. The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority operates the public airport. Ranked as the fourth busiest airport in Pakistan, it served 1.5 million people on 2017 and handled over 7,600 metric tonnes of cargo. An unusual feature of the Bacha Khan International Airport is that one end of the runway is traversed by a rarely used railway line.
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In 2012, the airport was renamed in honor of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, known as Bacha Khan, a nationalist political leader, but the airport is still often referred to by its old name – Peshawar International Airport. The old name is also reflected in the airport code – PEW. The airport’s history can be traced back to 1927 when a small airfield was created where the Bacha Khan International Airport now stands. It gained it international airport status in the 1960s when flights operated from Kabul, Afghanistan to Peshawar. Over 75% of the flights in Bacha Khan International Airport have international destinations. Airlines that operate in Bacha Khan International Airport include Air Arabia, Emirates, Gulf Air, and Qatar Airways. It is also served Pakistan’s national flag carrier – Pakistan International Airlines.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Hotels located near the airport include the Pearl- Continental Hotel. Easily accessible from the airport and is 3 miles away. Another airport hotel located nearby is the Shelton Accommodator. This is found 1.1 miles from the Bacha Khan International Airport.
Alternate airports to Bacha Khan International Airport include the Benazir Bhutto International Airport, found in Islamabad, Pakistan.
On this page it is easy to search for Peshawar, Pakistan airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Peshawar, Pakistan (PEW-Peshawar Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the PEW airport.
Most of these PEW
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Peshawar, Pakistan
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the PEW airport are Chowk Yadgar, Arbab Niaz Stadium, and Chowk Yadgar.
Map of Peshawar, Pakistan Hotels
View all Peshawar, Pakistan (PEW-Peshawar Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Peshawar, Pakistan (PEW-Peshawar Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Peshawar, Pakistan (PEW-Peshawar Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Peshawar, Pakistan (PEW-Peshawar Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 12:03 AM.
The temperature feels like 92.4 with a humidity level of 28 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 2 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 11, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling east-southeast at a speed of 4 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 2:11 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/23
Few clouds
94°F
High: 108°F
Low: 82°F
Precipitation: 20%
Friday
5/24
Clear Sky
93°F
High: 106°F
Low: 81°F
Precipitation: 20%
Saturday
5/25
Clear Sky
94°F
High: 107°F
Low: 84°F
Precipitation: 20%
Sunday
5/26
Clear Sky
96°F
High: 109°F
Low: 82°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
5/27
Clear Sky
96°F
High: 111°F
Low: 86°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
5/28
Clear Sky
100°F
High: 111°F
Low: 89°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Peshawar, Pakistan PEW airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free PEW airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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