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Shaikh Zayed International Airport (RYK)
Shaikh Zayed International Airport is the main air gateway to Rahim Yar Khan and the surrounding southern Punjab region. Compare transfer options to the city centre and nearby areas, and plan onward travel with ease.
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About Shaikh Zayed International Airport
Shaikh Zayed International Airport is the main airport serving Rahim Yar Khan and the surrounding southern Punjab region. Opened in 1993 and named after the late UAE President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the airport provides domestic connections and selected international services, including Hajj flights.
Located about 5 km from the Rahim Yar Khan city centre, the airport operates a single consolidated passenger terminal that handles domestic and international traffic. Its runway is capable of accommodating larger aircraft such as the Boeing 747, and the facility includes passenger waiting areas, a passenger lounge and parking.
The airport is connected to Rahim Yar Khan by road, with taxis, private transfers and other road options available for the short journey to the city centre and surrounding areas.
With regular domestic links to cities such as Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore, it serves as a practical gateway for travellers across the southern Punjab region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Shaikh Zayed International Airport operates passenger services through a single consolidated terminal that handles both domestic and international flights. Arrival and departure areas are organized within the same terminal building.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Shaikh Zayed International Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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