One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
SKT6.4
IXJ6.8+0.4
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
SKT5.6
IXJ6.2+0.6
Food & retail
Best for
SKT
A direct Gulf or UK departure from the Sialkot export regionSkipping Lahore when the flight is actually on the SKT board
IXJ
Priority Pass holders on daytime domestic banks
Watch out for
SKT
Domestic flying is a handful of movements a year, not a backup networkTerminal expansion and flood-drainage works are still described as underwayNo published taxi fare, parking tariff, or public bus
Amenities and tips
SKT
Iqbal LoungeCab counters outside arrivalsInternational and domestic restaurantsBank of Punjab arrivals branch
SKT · Sialkot is a single-terminal international airport run by the local business community. In the last full Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority year, 937,832 of 939,899 passengers were international. Iqbal Lounge is airside and listed 24 hours on DragonPass. Cabs wait outside; no rail or published fare was on the airport site.
IXJ · Jammu Satwari AAI civil enclave with clear **IndiGo / Air India / Air India Express / SpiceJet** domestic banks to **DEL** and beyond — Priority Pass **Paahun Lounge & Restaurant** airside near Gate 5 (**06:30–21:00**, max **2h**, under-12 free, complimentary set menu).
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
SKT5.0
IXJ5.8+0.8
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
SKT4.8
IXJ6.6+1.8
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
SKT6.2
IXJ6.6+0.4
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
SKT6.4
IXJ6.4
DEL connectors on IndiGo / AI / IX
Travelers into Jammu / Vaishno Devi framing
IXJ
Paahun is Domestic only — no international PP pinMax stay 2 hours on PP stripA la carte menu may require extra payment beyond set menuNo published MCT
Plan for the international hall
In the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority year July 2024–June 2025, 937,832 of 939,899 passengers were international. Domestic traffic was 2,067 people.
Terminal expansion and flood works are not finished
The airport homepage describes a terminal expansion of about Rs. 1.3 billion and flood-drainage works of about Rs. 350 million. Treat both as underway.
Iqbal Lounge is airside in the international terminal
DragonPass places Iqbal Lounge after the Airport Security Force counter: follow the signs, turn right, and the lounge is on the right. It is listed as open 24 hours.
