Updated: January 20, 2026
Pakistan Asia

Faisalabad Airport (LYP)

Faisalabad International Airport averages 4 flights per day to 5 destinations, with 1 domestic and 4 international routes. A total of 4 airlines operate at LYP, led by Pakistan International Airlines. This airport provides direct service to 3 countries across two continents, with the United Arab Emirates representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Faisalabad connects to Jeddah, with a typical flight time of 5 hrs 35 mins.

IATA
LYP
ICAO
OPFA
Elevation
591 ft (180 m) MSL
Local Time
Asia/Karachi (UTC+05:00)
Destinations
5 (1 domestic · 4 international)
Flights per day
4 (0 domestic · 5 international)
Busiest Route
Dubai (3/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Jeddah 5 hrs 35 mins
Shortest Flight
Karachi 2 hrs 5 mins
Top Airline
Pakistan International Airlines (3 routes)
Top Country
United Arab Emirates (4 flights/day)
Longest Runway
9,252 ft / 2,820 m

Weather in Faisalabad

5 Destinations from Faisalabad Airport (LYP)

This week, 5 active routes depart from Faisalabad International Airport. The busiest route connects Faisalabad with Dubai and is operated by 2 airlines. The longest nonstop flight is to Jeddah, and the shortest flight is to Karachi.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
3 Dubai LYP → DXB
2 hrs 55 mins
 flydubai, Pakistan International Airlines2
1 Sharjah LYP → SHJ
3 hrs 10 mins
 Air Arabia1
4/week Abu Dhabi LYP → AUH
3 hrs 5 mins
 Air Arabia Abu Dhabi1
2/week Jeddah LYP → JED
5 hrs 35 mins
 Pakistan International Airlines1
2/week Karachi LYP → KHI
2 hrs 5 mins
 Pakistan International Airlines1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Faisalabad International Airport is served by 4 airlines, with Pakistan International Airlines in the lead at 50% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 83% of routes. 3 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 4 airlines operate international routes, compared with 1 serving domestic routes. Pakistan International Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Jeddah with a flight time of 5 hrs 35 mins.

  • Pakistan International Airlines3 routes
  • flydubai1 route
  • Air Arabia1 route
  • Air Arabia Abu Dhabi1 route

Faisalabad International Airport provides direct service to 3 countries across two continents. The route network is 20% domestic and 80% international, with Jeddah, Saudi Arabia serving as the primary international destination.

  • United Arab Emirates4/day
  • Saudi Arabia2/week
  • Pakistan2/week

Global Rankings of Faisalabad Airport (LYP)

This snapshot shows how Faisalabad Airport (LYP) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

2 Runways at Faisalabad Airport (LYP)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
03 9,252 ft · 2,820 m 151 ft · 46 m Concrete
21 9,252 ft · 2,820 m 151 ft · 46 m Concrete

51 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 9,252 ft / 2,820 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Faisalabad International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Boeing 777 Freighter 9,285 ft · 2,830 m 5,577 ft · 1,700 m
Airbus A300B1 9,350 ft · 2,850 m 5,364 ft · 1,635 m
Airbus A300B2 9,350 ft · 2,850 m 5,364 ft · 1,635 m
Boeing 767-400 9,501 ft · 2,896 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Airbus A340-200 9,514 ft · 2,900 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m
Airbus A380-900 9,678 ft · 2,950 m 6,594 ft · 2,010 m
Boeing 777-200LR 9,744 ft · 2,970 m 5,610 ft · 1,710 m
Antonov An-124 Ruslan 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 2,953 ft · 900 m
Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 777-300ER 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Tupolev Tu-144 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 8,530 ft · 2,600 m
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30ER 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-52 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-40 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-51 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-62 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-63 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-53 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-61 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Airbus A330-900neo 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,577 ft · 1,700 m
Airbus A350-900F 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Airbus A380 Cargo 9,875 ft · 3,010 m 6,594 ft · 2,010 m
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft · 3,018 m 7,546 ft · 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,998 ft · 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,499 ft · 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boom Overture 10,118 ft · 3,084 m n/a
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft · 3,126 m 8,999 ft · 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft · 3,139 m 6,949 ft · 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft · 3,140 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 ft · 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m