# Islamabad International Airport (ISB)

> Attock, PK · IATA: ISB · ICAO: OPIS · Large Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `ISB` |
| ICAO | `OPIS` |
| City | Attock |
| Country | PK |
| Type | Large Airport |
| Elevation | 537 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 33.54900, 72.82566 |

## Description

Islamabad International Airport (ISB, OPIS) handled about 70,455 metric tons of air cargo between July 2024 and June 2025, an increase of nearly 11% year on year, and collected a record Rs 72.3 million in cargo throughput charges in March 2025 alone. Most freight still moves as belly cargo aboard scheduled passenger flights, including Turkish Airlines, since dedicated freighter capacity remains limited beyond a new twice-weekly Boeing 757-200 route operated by China's SF Cargo between Urumqi and Islamabad, carrying roughly 22,775 kg per flight with plans to expand to four weekly flights. On-site handling is shared among Pakistan International Airlines, Shaheen Airport Services, Gerry's dnata Ground Handling & Cargo and Menzies RAS. The airport sits about 25 km southwest of central Islamabad and 12 km from Rawalpindi, connected to both cities by motorway and a metro bus line. Local sources describe ISB as Pakistan's largest airport by cargo volume, land area and passenger numbers, though Jinnah International Airport in Karachi and Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore remain the country's more established international freight gateways and serve as practical alternatives for shippers. Customs clearance is handled on site, though specific free-trade-zone arrangements for ISB were not confirmed in available sources. For SMEs and importers based in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, ISB is the natural entry point for air freight even though its dedicated freighter network is still modest by regional standards. Growth in cargo throughput charges suggests continued, if gradual, expansion of volumes at the airport.

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