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About Sialkot
The city of Sialkot, located in the Sialkot region of Pakistan, serves as the central hub of the area. Situated in the northeast of Punjab, it is also the twelfth most popular city in the country. According to data from 1998, the city is home to approximately 420,000 people and is renowned as the world's largest producer of soccer balls. Sialkot manufactures around 40-60 million soccer balls annually, contributing to roughly 70% of global sales.
The soccer ball used in the 2014 FIFA World Cup is confirmed to have been manufactured in this city. Notable places to visit include the Seerat Student Center, Sialkot Fort, Sialkot International Airport, and the Chenab River. The city experiences a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Between April and June, the weather is warm and rainy, while from June to September, it is hot and humid.
Transportation to Sialkot City Center from Airport
Sialkot Intl. Airport
You can take a taxi, use shuttle services or rent a car to get to Sialkot city center from Sialkot International. It is possible to reach the city by bus or train. But you must remember that you must make a short taxi journey in the beginning.
Taxi
You can see the white taxis waiting in front of the airport terminal building. With these taxis, all of which are air-conditioned, you can reach the city center easily. It is possible to reach the city center of Sialkot from the airport by taxi in less than half an hour under normal traffic conditions.
Car Rental
You can rent a car at the airport. Use the Wazirabad Road to go to the city center and proceed eastwards. You can reach Sialkot city center in about 30 minutes by following the city center signs.
Shuttles
With airport shuttle services, you can go to Sialkot city center as well as Wazirabad, Daska and Gujranwala. You can contact the information center on the terminal for shuttle schedule and routes.
Bus
The closest bus stop, Sambrial, is a few minutes’ drive away from the airport. It is possible to get to the city center by taking a bus from this stop which you can reach by taxi. Even if the duration of your trip would be a bit longer with this option, it is an alternative which costs considerably less. The buses are generally crowded and not recommended for those with large luggage.
Train
The closest train station to the airport is Sambrial Station. However, this station is located 5 kilometers from the airport. You can take a taxi to the station and reach the city center by taking a train from here. But you should remember that trains are generally very crowded.
