New Gwadar International Airport likely to be operational from January 1
The New Gwadar International Airport, a Rs 55 billion project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), will commence operations on January 1, 2025. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will operate inaugural flights from Karachi and Islamabad, using an ATR and an Airbus 320, respectively, both receiving a traditional water salute. Federal Defense and Aviation Minister Khawaja Asif is expected to inaugurate the first flight. Built to international standards, the airport can accommodate large aircraft like the Airbus 380 and is now fully equipped to handle domestic and international flights.
The New Gwadar International Airport is set to begin operations on January 1, 2025, with all preparations completed. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will operate special inaugural flights from Karachi and Islamabad to the new airport.
PIA spokespersons confirmed that the Karachi-bound flight will be operated by an ATR aircraft, while the Islamabad-bound flight will be served by an Airbus 320. Both flights will be welcomed with a traditional water salute. Federal Defense and Aviation Minister Khawaja Asif is expected to inaugurate the first flight.
The construction of the airport, which cost around Rs 55 billion, is a key part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The airport’s runway is built to international standards, capable of accommodating large aircraft like the Airbus 380.
Flight operations were temporarily suspended in February 2024 due to a 16-hour downpour, but the airport is now ready to handle both domestic and international flights.
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