Updated: January 22, 2026
Pakistan Asia

Quetta Airport (UET)

Quetta International Airport averages 3 flights per day to 6 destinations, with 3 domestic and 3 international routes. A total of 5 airlines operate at UET, led by Pakistan International Airlines. This airport provides direct service to 3 countries across one continent, with a route network dominated by domestic flights and the United Arab Emirates as its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Quetta connects to Dubai, with a typical flight time of 2 hrs 25 mins.

IATA
UET
ICAO
OPQT
Elevation
5,267 ft (1,605 m) MSL
Local Time
Asia/Karachi (UTC+05:00)
Destinations
6 (3 domestic · 3 international)
Flights per day
3 (2 domestic · 1 international)
Busiest Route
Islamabad (1/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Dubai 2 hrs 25 mins
Shortest Flight
Zahedan 1 hr 45 mins
Top Airline
Pakistan International Airlines (3 routes)
Top Country
Pakistan (2 flights/day)
Longest Runway
12,205 ft / 3,720 m

Weather in Quetta

6 Destinations from Quetta Airport (UET)

This week, 6 active routes depart from Quetta International Airport. The busiest route connects Quetta with Islamabad and is operated by 1 airline. The longest nonstop flight is to Dubai, and the shortest flight is to Zahedan.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
1 Islamabad UET → ISB
1 hr 55 mins
Pakistan International Airlines1
6/week Dubai UET → DXB
2 hrs 25 mins
flydubai1
5/week Lahore UET → LHE
1 hr 55 mins
Pakistan International Airlines1
3/week Karachi UET → KHI
1 hr 50 mins
Air Sial, Pakistan International Airlines2
3/week Sharjah UET → SHJ
2 hrs 25 mins
Air Arabia1
1/week Zahedan UET → ZAH
1 hr 45 mins
Iran Air1

Airlines

Quetta International Airport is served by 5 airlines, with Pakistan International Airlines in the lead at 43% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 71% of routes. 4 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 3 airlines operate international routes, compared with 2 serving domestic routes. flydubai is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Dubai with a flight time of 2 hrs 25 mins.

  • Pakistan International Airlines3 routes
  • flydubai1 route
  • Air Sial1 route
  • Air Arabia1 route
  • Iran Air1 route

Quetta International Airport provides direct service to 3 countries across one continents. The route network is 50% domestic and 50% international, with Dubai, United Arab Emirates serving as the primary international destination.

  • Pakistan2/day
  • United Arab Emirates1/day
  • Iran1/week

Global Rankings of Quetta Airport (UET)

This snapshot shows how Quetta Airport (UET) 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.

6 Runways at Quetta Airport (UET)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
13R 12,205 ft · 3,720 m 110 ft · 34 m Asphalt
31L 12,205 ft · 3,720 m 110 ft · 34 m Asphalt
13L 12,018 ft · 3,663 m 150 ft · 46 m Asphalt
31R 12,018 ft · 3,663 m 150 ft · 46 m Asphalt
13 476 ft · 145 m 23 ft · 7 m Asphalt
31 476 ft · 145 m 23 ft · 7 m Asphalt

The runways at this airport are long enough to accomodate all aircraft.