Two commercial flights have been fully restored at Pakistan’s New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA), marking a major step forward for air connectivity in the region, Gwadar Pro reported on Friday. This development is expected to drive new economic opportunities in trade, business, employment, and tourism. Previously, NGIA operated just one flight connecting Karachi to Gwadar.

With the restoration of two additional flights, the airport now sees service on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, increasing options for travelers and cargo. The Pakistani government has earmarked roughly $19 million (Rs. 4 billion) for NGIA under the 2025-26 Public Sector Development Program, with the project’s total cost at about $260 million (Rs. 54.98 billion), of which $202 million (Rs. 42.71 billion) has already been spent.

Before NGIA opened, there were no direct flights to Gwadar other than from Karachi. Travelers faced inconvenient, costly detours that wasted time and money. The new airport aims to change that by providing faster, state-of-the-art air transport with increased flight frequency. Airport officials say several private airlines—including Fly Jinnah, Air Sial, Air Blue, and Serene Air—have applied to start operations at NGIA, signaling further growth in flight options soon.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China