Karachi Airport (Jinnah International)

Jinnah International Airport, located in Karachi’s Malir District, is Pakistan’s largest and busiest airport for both domestic and international travel. As the primary air hub in Sindh province, it serves the country’s most populous city—home to over 25 million people—and handles major passenger and cargo operations. The airport operates as the main base for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and is also used by private carriers such as Airblue, Shaheen Air, and Indus Air. Its IATA code is KHI.

Turkish Airlines (TK)
The world’s largest airline by countries served, Turkish Airlines operates direct flights to Karachi from Istanbul. Its extensive fleet connects over 120 nations, with its base at Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport.

Air China (CA)
Air China, China’s national carrier, offers flights connecting Beijing and Shanghai to Karachi, with additional links through hubs like Chengdu, Hangzhou, and Kunming. The airline connects to all six inhabited continents.

Qatar Airways (QR)
Qatar Airways, based at Hamad International Airport in Doha, operates frequent flights to Karachi. Known for its global reach and premium service, it connects over 150 destinations worldwide.

Emirates (EK)
Based in Dubai, Emirates is one of the largest airlines globally and the top carrier in the Middle East. With a modern fleet of 300+ aircraft, it offers regular service between Dubai and Karachi.

Pegasus Airlines (PC)
Pegasus is a budget airline from Istanbul offering low-cost flights to Karachi. It covers a wide network within Turkey and Europe, and is Turkey’s oldest private airline.

Etihad Airways (EY)
Abu Dhabi’s national airline, Etihad Airways flies to Karachi with a fleet of over 110 aircraft. It connects the UAE capital to over 75 international destinations.

Saudia (SV)
Operating since 1945, Saudia is Saudi Arabia’s national airline. It connects Karachi with cities like Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam through its extensive regional network.

flydubai (FZ)
Owned by the Dubai government, flydubai offers affordable flights from Dubai to Karachi. While it operates independently, it shares strong operational links with Emirates.

Thai Airways (TG)
Thailand’s national airline, Thai Airways connects Karachi with Bangkok and beyond. It serves 70+ destinations with its fleet based in Bangkok.

Oman Air (WY)
The national airline of Oman operates flights to Karachi from Muscat, offering comfortable service at competitive fares to various international cities.

Pakistan International Airlines (PK)
PIA, Pakistan’s flag carrier, is headquartered at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport. The airline operates domestic and international routes across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America with a fleet of over 30 aircraft.

Serene Air (ER)
A privately-owned Pakistani airline, Serene Air began operations in 2016. It started with domestic routes and has gradually expanded with a small but growing fleet.

Airblue (PA)
Founded in 2003, Airblue is a private low-cost airline based in Islamabad. It offers domestic flights and international service to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.