Dera Ghazi Khan Airport

Overview

Dera Ghazi Khan Airport is a medium airport serving Dera Ghazi Khan in southern Punjab, Pakistan, and is the main air gateway for travellers heading to the city and the wider district. Listed under IATA code DEA and ICAO code OPDG, it offers a practical alternative to long overland journeys in a region where road travel can be time-consuming. For visitors, the airport is best thought of as a straightforward regional arrival point: useful for reaching family, business destinations, or onward travel within the area rather than as a large hub with extensive facilities.

Quick facts

• Airport name: Dera Ghazi Khan Airport
• Location served: Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan
• Airport type: medium airport
• Elevation: 492 ft (150 m) above sea level
• Runway: 18/36, 6499 ft, asphalt
• Time zone: Asia/Karachi

What travellers should know

Because this is a regional airport, passengers should plan for a simpler terminal experience than at Pakistan’s biggest international airports. It is wise to confirm flight timing in advance, arrive with essentials already sorted, and organize onward transport before landing if possible. The airport operates on Pakistan Standard Time through the Asia/Karachi time zone, so travellers connecting from abroad should double-check local arrival and departure times. With its single asphalt runway, aligned 18/36 and measuring 6499 feet, the airport is designed for practical regional operations, making it most useful for efficient access to Dera Ghazi Khan rather than for long layovers or extensive shopping and dining.