With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. Entirely financed by China to the tune of $240 million, it’s anyone’s guess when New Gwadar International Airport will open for business.

Pakistan ’s newest and most expensive airport has no passengers and no planes, and no one seems to know when New Gwadar International Airport will open for business. Located in the coastal city of Gwadar, on the shores of the Arabian Sea, the airport has been entirely financed by China to an estimated cost of £190 million.

Pakistan opened its most expensive airport in Gwadar last month. Built by China at a cost of $240 million as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project (CPEC), the New Gwadar International Airport boasts modern facilities.

We used to enjoy all-night picnics in the mountains or rural areas. We are asked to prove our identity, who we are, where we have come from'

With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan's newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. Entirely financed by China to the tune of $240 million, it's anyone's guess when New Gwadar International Airport will open for business.

The Gwadar International Airport in Pakistan has been built at a cost of a whopping $240 million. It's state of the art, it spans 430 acres, has a 4 lakh capacity and it was finished in October 2024.