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✈️ Cheap flights to Pakistan
Compare fares to Pakistan from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Jinnah Intl (KHI). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🔥 Cheapest flights to Pakistan right now
🛬 Airports in Pakistan
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHI | Jinnah Intl | Karachi | Main |
| ISB | Islamabad Intl | Attock | Main |
| PEW | Bacha Khan Intl | Peshawar | Main |
| SKT | Sialkot Intl | Sialkot | Main |
| LYP | Faisalabad Intl | Faisalabad | Main |
| LHE | Allama Iqbal Intl | Lahore | Main |
| KDU | Skardu Intl | Skardu | Main |
| MUX | Multan Intl | Multan | Main |
| UET | Quetta Intl | Quetta | Main |
| TUK | Turbat Intl | Turbat | Main |
…and 9 more airports.
The main international airports are in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, with connections through the Gulf and Turkey. The Wagah–Attari border with India and the Khunjerab Pass with China are notable land crossings, subject to opening rules.
📅 Best time to fly to Pakistan
Best: October to March for the plains and cities such as Lahore and Karachi; May to October for the northern mountains.
Cheaper shoulder season: April and September – pleasant in many regions, with spring blossom or autumn colours in the north.
Avoid: June to August in the plains due to extreme heat and monsoon rains; winter in the high north when many roads close.
Weather by month in Lahore
- 18°Jan☀️
- 22°Feb⛅
- 27°Mar⛅
- 33°Apr⛅
- 38°May☀️
- 40°Jun⛅
- 36°Jul🌧
- 35°Aug🌧
- 35°Sep⛅
- 33°Oct☀️
- 27°Nov☀️
- 21°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Pakistan
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Karachi | 6,337 km | 8 h 20 min | |
| New York → Karachi | 11,683 km | 14 h 45 min | |
| Los Angeles → Karachi | 13,444 km | 16 h 50 min* | |
| Chicago → Karachi | 12,147 km | 15 h 20 min | |
| Miami → Karachi | 13,381 km | 16 h 45 min* | |
| San Francisco → Karachi | 12,990 km | 16 h 20 min | |
| Toronto → Karachi | 11,669 km | 14 h 45 min | |
| Paris → Karachi | 6,120 km | 8 h 00 min | |
| Frankfurt → Karachi | 5,695 km | 7 h 30 min | |
| Dubai → Karachi | 1,188 km | 2 h 05 min | |
| Delhi → Karachi | 1,066 km | 1 h 55 min | |
| Mumbai → Karachi | 874 km | 1 h 45 min | |
| Singapore → Karachi | 4,740 km | 6 h 25 min | |
| Sydney → Karachi | 11,010 km | 13 h 55 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Pakistan
- Lahore – Pakistan's cultural capital, with grand Mughal monuments, food streets and lively bazaars.
- Hunza Valley – Dramatic peaks, glaciers, historic forts and friendly villages along the Karakoram Highway.
- Islamabad – A green, planned capital with the Faisal Mosque and hiking trails in the Margalla Hills.
- Skardu – The gateway to K2 and Baltoro treks, with nearby lakes and desert dunes.
- Fairy Meadows – Lush meadows with spectacular views of Nanga Parbat.
- Mohenjo-daro – A UNESCO-listed Bronze Age city and one of the world's earliest urban centres.
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Flights to Pakistan: questions
What is the main airport in Pakistan?
The main international airport is Jinnah Intl (KHI) in Karachi. Other airports with scheduled flights include Attock (ISB), Peshawar (PEW), Sialkot (SKT).
How long is the flight from London to Pakistan?
A nonstop flight from London to Karachi covers about 6,337 km and takes around 8 h 20 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Pakistan?
October to March for the plains and cities such as Lahore and Karachi; May to October for the northern mountains.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Pakistan?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: April and September – pleasant in many regions, with spring blossom or autumn colours in the north.
Do I need a visa to fly to Pakistan?
It depends on your passport. See our Pakistan visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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