ISLAMABAD: Parking fees at Islamabad International Airport have been increased, causing inconvenience and frustration for passengers and visitors.
According to media reports, the fee for the first three hours of parking has been raised from Rs90 to Rs120. After the first three hours, the hourly rate has also gone up from Rs50 to Rs70.
Travelers say the hike has made it more expensive for families to pick up or drop off passengers. The issue has led to frequent arguments between commuters and parking staff at the airport.
The sudden increase has led to heated arguments between passengers and parking contractors at the airport.
New Parking Fee at Islamabad Airport:
| Duration | Old Fee (Rs) | New Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| First 3 hours | 90 | 120 |
| Per hour after 3 hours | 50 | 70 |
Islamabad International Airport:
Islamabad International Airport was formally inaugurated on April 20, 2018, for domestic and international flights.
Spread over 19 square kilometres, the airport has 15 passenger boarding bridges, facilities for Airbus A380 aircraft, 15 remote bays, and 3 cargo bays. Separate lounges have been built for passengers at each bay.
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The airport has two runways, each 3,600 meters long, and can handle around nine million passengers annually.
Facilities at the airport include seven check-in zones with 112 counters, a five-level baggage security system, a food court, a cinema, a children’s play area, and parking for 2,200 vehicles.
The airport regularly hosts VVIPs, VIPs, foreign delegates, and business communities as it serves as the capital’s main hub.
New Toll Tax Rates on Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M2):
A few days ago, the National Highway Authority (NHA) has also announced revised toll tax rates for the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M2).
According to the official notification, the increase is part of the annual 10% escalation agreed under the concession agreement signed on April 23, 2014, with Motorway Operations and Rehabilitation Engineering (Private) Limited, a subsidiary of the Frontier Works Organization (FWO).
The agreement is based on the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model and requires yearly toll adjustments starting from the second year of operation.
