Cheap flights from London to Karachi

February is the cheapest month for this route, and fares are listed for September through July, so you can compare autumn, winter, spring and early summer departures. August is not among the months with prices, so check it separately if that is when you must travel. Use the price calendar to compare midweek and weekend departures, and look at the days either side of your first choice. If your dates are fixed, book as soon as you see a fare you can live with.

No airline flies London to Karachi non-stop, so every itinerary here involves a connection. Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Saudi Arabian Airlines, British Airways and Pakistan International are the full-service names you will see, while Pegasus and Air Arabia keep costs down on the first leg. Aer Lingus and Accesrail also appear in some results. What differs most is what is included: a low-cost connection may charge for checked bags and seat selection, while a full-service ticket often bundles them. Check whether your bags are through-checked to Karachi or whether you collect them at the stop.

Quaid-e-Azam International is the airport that serves Karachi, and it handles both domestic and international traffic. It sits outside the city centre, so plan your transfer before you land rather than sorting it at the gate. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are the usual ways in, and many hotels can arrange a pickup if you ask ahead. Allow extra time on your first evening for traffic, and keep small change for the ride if you are paying cash. If you arrive on a late connection, check that your hotel reception is staffed at that hour.

Currency

PKR (₨)

Power sockets

Type C, D, G · 230 V

Language

English, Urdu

Emergency number

15, 16, 1122

Calling code

+92

Internet domain

.pk

Population of Karachi

14.9 M (2017)

Time zone

UTC+05 (Asia/Karachi)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which London airport your ticket uses, because Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and London City are far apart.
• Confirm your baggage allowance on the low-cost leg, since a cheap fare may not include a checked bag.
• See whether your connection is on one ticket or two, because separate tickets mean you re-check your bags and carry the risk of a missed leg.
• Check the entry rules and visa requirements for Pakistan before you pay.
• Look at the price calendar around February, the cheapest month, before you lock in your dates.
• Allow for a possible overnight stop, since there are no direct flights and some connections are long.