Flights to Pakistan from the UK

Yes. PIA operates nonstop flights from London Heathrow to Islamabad and Lahore, and from Manchester to Islamabad. British Airways also flies direct from London Gatwick to Islamabad. One-stop connections via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul are available from a wider range of UK airports including Birmingham, Gatwick and Glasgow.

London Heathrow has the broadest choice, including direct services. Manchester has PIA direct flights to Islamabad. Birmingham, Gatwick and Glasgow have one-stop connections via Gulf and Turkish hubs. If you want to know what options exist from your nearest airport, call us and we will check across all available routings.

Nonstop flights from London or Manchester to Islamabad or Lahore take roughly 8 to 9 hours. One-stop routes via Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi typically total 12 to 15 hours depending on layover length. Istanbul connections are similar. We factor in overnight layovers and connection quality when sourcing your options.

PIA is known for offering a generous checked baggage allowance on UK routes, which is one reason it is popular with families travelling to Pakistan. Gulf carriers each have their own allowance policies that depend on fare class. When we provide your quote, we confirm the exact baggage allowance for every option so you know exactly what to expect before you book.

Eid dates shift each year with the Islamic lunar calendar, so the peak window moves annually. As a guide, demand rises sharply in the six to eight weeks before both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. We recommend enquiring three to four months before your target Eid travel dates to get the best choice of seats and routings.

Yes. PIA operates direct flights from Manchester to Islamabad. From Birmingham, one-stop connections via Dubai, Doha and Istanbul cover both Lahore and Islamabad. We source options from UK-wide airports and will find the most practical routing for wherever you are departing from.

Yes, and it is something we do regularly. Pakistani weddings often involve coordinating travel for many passengers from different cities. We handle group bookings, seat coordination, and baggage planning for multi-passenger trips. Call us to discuss your event dates and passenger numbers.

Yes. We understand that bereavement and urgent family situations require fast action. Agent-level access to inventory means we can often find seats that do not appear on public booking engines. Call us directly on +44 161 669 6266 for urgent travel enquiries and we will prioritise your booking.

Entry requirements depend on your nationality and are subject to change. Check current requirements with the Pakistan High Commission in London and the UK Government's official travel advice before booking. We do not provide immigration advice, but we can make sure your flights are in order once you have confirmed your visa situation.

Yes. Multan, Peshawar, Sialkot and Faisalabad are all served by domestic connections from Islamabad, Lahore or Karachi. Some Gulf carriers also operate direct to Sialkot. We can build itineraries that include these cities as part of your overall routing, rather than leaving you to arrange domestic legs separately.

Fares are generally lower during quieter periods: September to October, and January to February tend to see better availability and lower demand compared to summer and Eid peaks. That said, fares depend on how far in advance you book as much as the time of year. For the best options on any date, request a free quote and we will check across a range of departure dates.

Use the quote form on this page or call us on +44 161 669 6266. We aim to call back the same day. Tell us your preferred departure airport, destination city, travel dates and passenger numbers and we will come back with the best options we can find.