Departure Procedures - Islamabad International Airport

Necessary Traveling Documents

Domestic Flights

CNIC (Original)
Valid Airline Ticket

International Flights

Valid Passport & Visa
Valid Airline Ticket & Photo ID
Health/Polio Certificate
Govt Employees: Mandatory NOC or Ex-Pakistan Leave

1. Entrance & Health Verification

Health Notice: Proceed to the Airport Health Desk for Polio certificate clearance. Note: Polio Vaccination is FREE at all International Airports in Pakistan.

Designated Centers for Polio Certificates:

P.I.M.S / Federal Govt Poly Clinic (Islamabad)
DHQ Hospital / Benazir Bhutto Hospital (Rawalpindi)

Holy Family Hospital / Office of DHO/EDO (Rawalpindi)

2. Baggage Screening & Cautions

Queue at the ASF screening desk.
Pass baggage through scanning and present for body search if requested.

Baggage Warnings - DO NOT CARRY:

Narcotics, Heroin, or Drugs
Currency > Rs. 3,000 / US $10,000
Firearms & Ammunition

Antiques or Protected Wild Life
Infringed CDs/Intellectual Property
Counterfeit products

3. Airline Check-in

Arrive early to ensure a smooth departure:

1.5 - 2 Hours Domestic Flights

4 Hours International Flights

4. Immigration Process

Dedicated counters available for: Overseas Pakistanis, Taxpayers, Diplomats, and Special Persons (Elderly/Women/Children).

Formality: Overseas Pakistani cardholders are EXEMPT from embarkation forms.
Procedure: Submit Passport, Visa, and NOC. Ensure your passport is stamped before leaving.

Legal Warning: Harassment or interference with Immigration Officers is a crime under Sections 506 & 186 of the Pakistan Penal Code.

5. Departure Lounge & Boarding

Once formalities are complete, passengers must remain in the International Departure Lounge. Monitor flight screens for your boarding gate assignment.