Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 41 days in advance to save up to 20% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 41 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from London to Pakistan 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as £579, or £653 for flights within the next 24 hours.
May can be a great time to fly to Pakistan from London with a flight ticket averaging about £560. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as £371. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.
When flying from London to Pakistan, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
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London airports connect with three airports in Pakistan: Islamabad International Airport (ISB), Karachi Jinnah International (KHI) and Lahore Allama Iqbal (LHE). The majority of flights depart from London Heathrow, while a small number leave from London City Airport. Each of these Pakistani airports are major destination hubs with Karachi Jinnah International being the busiest and located in the commercial capital of Karachi. Islamabad Airport is the newest, while Lahore Allama Iqbal Airport has three terminals, including a cargo terminal, and serves Pakistan’s second largest city, Lahore.
There are various direct flight routes to Pakistan from London. You can fly direct to Islamabad (ISB) with British Airways out of London Heathrow, while Virgin Airlines departs the same airport with its direct flight to Lahore Allama Iqbal Airport (LHE). Pakistan International Airlines also flies a direct route from Heathrow to Islamabad. There are no direct flights between London airports and Karachi. Direct travel times to Islamabad are around 7h 50min. Flights on the Lahore route from London take around 8h 55min.
If you take a flight with a stopover, there’s a lot of choice. Turkish Airlines, for example, will depart from Heathrow for Karachi Jinnah and transit through Istanbul (IST). Emirates can also connect you with Karachi through Dubai (DXB), while Etihad leaves Heathrow for Lahore, transiting through Abu Dhabi (AUH). Gulf Air flies to Islamabad from Heathrow and connects in Dubai (DXB). Stopover times vary and the costs tend to be cheaper if you take a more indirect route, although not hugely so. Qatar Airways has a stopover of just a little under 4h in Dubai on its flight to Islamabad and a similar amount of stopover time when connecting with Lahore.
Yes, UK citizens will need a visa to visit Pakistan. You must apply for your visa with the Pakistan High Commission in London. It will cost around £42. You will need to have a valid passport with at least six months validity. The standard visa is issued on a single-entry basis. Make sure you consult with the High Commission if you require a multiple entry visa. If you are travelling to Pakistan for mountaineering specifically, you can apply for the Mountaineering and Trekking Visa online through the Pakistan High Commission website. For all visa applications you will need to show your sponsor letter or your agreement from a travel operator that has been authorised by the Pakistan Department of Tourist Services. Journalists visiting with a media visa are advised that they will be restricted to certain areas. Consult a list of these areas before you depart.
Pakistan International Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Virgin Atlantic are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.
Yes, there are multiple flights from London to Pakistan for under £400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just £390, but on average you can expect to pay £413.
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from London to Pakistan under £500. A good price for a nonstop flight from London to Pakistan is less than £503.
There are currently 20+ open flights from London to Pakistan within the next 7 days for less than £500.
Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Tuesday.
Per day, 1 flight departs from London to Pakistan on average.
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures
There are many flights that can get you from London to Pakistan in 14h 35m. Fly via Gulf Air to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 3781 mi.
The most popular flight routes from London to Pakistan are London Heathrow - Islamabad Intl, London Heathrow - Lahore and London Stansted - Islamabad Intl.
Before booking your flight from London to Pakistan check out the most popular airlines for this route: British Airways, Air China or Emirates.
The cheapest flight price from London to Pakistan is £272. On average you can expect to pay £1,212. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Islamabad Intl), can usually be booked for £425.
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