---
iata: GWD
name: New Gwadar International Airport
city: Gwadar
country: Pakistan
lastUpdated: '2026-09-26'
officialWebsite: 'https://paa.gov.pk/airport/gwadar'
sources:
  - 'https://paa.gov.pk/airport/gwadar'
  - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Gwadar_International_Airport'
  - >-
    https://propakistani.pk/2025/01/20/new-gwadar-international-airport-now-operational/
quickFacts:
  - New passenger terminal
  - Long runway suitable for wide-body aircraft
bentoTips:
  - label: Schedule
    title: Confirm the PIA operating day
    detail: Check the current airline timetable.
    summary: >-
      Commercial operations began with PIA service, but route frequency is
      date-sensitive.
    category: timing
  - label: New airport
    title: Use the new Gwadar terminal
    detail: Verify the airport on your booking.
    summary: The new airport replaced the old facility for commercial operations.
    category: terminal
  - label: Food
    title: Do not assume lounge access
    detail: Plan around confirmed terminal facilities.
    summary: No lounge or detailed food offer was verified in the checked sources.
    category: food
  - label: Status
    title: Allow for a small route network
    detail: Reconfirm before departure.
    summary: Published sources show limited scheduled service.
    category: status
lounges: []
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 4.8
slug: gwd
region: Asia
---
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# New Gwadar International Airport (GWD)
Gwadar, Pakistan · Asia
The new Gwadar gateway, opened for commercial operations in January 2025, with a large new terminal and limited published scheduled service.
## Airportist Score

**4.8 / 10**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 5.5 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 6.0 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 4.5 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 4.5 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 5.5 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 0.0 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: undefined
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: undefined

## Best for

- Gwadar travelers
- PIA passengers

## Watch out for

- Route frequency is limited and date-sensitive
- No lounge was verified in the checked sources

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