Pakistan International Airlines PK

Pakistan ICAO PIA Callsign PAKISTAN Active
Routes
242
Destinations
30
Hubs
6
Status
Active

About Pakistan International Airlines (PK)

Pakistan International Airlines is a mid-sized regional carrier based in Pakistan. It operates as a full-service carrier and is currently listed as active in our reference data. Across its scheduled network, Pakistan International Airlines serves roughly 30 direct destinations from 6 primary airport(s), totalling around 242 documented route pairings. a focused carrier with a meaningful regional schedule. The carrier’s ATC callsign is PAKISTAN.

Fare structure & what's included

As a full-service carrier, Pakistan International Airlines usually includes one carry-on, one personal item, and a checked bag in standard economy fares (verify by route, since some basic-economy fares strip the checked bag). Hot meals, beverages, and seat selection on the day of travel are typically included on long-haul flights, while short-haul services may sell food on board.

Hubs & main bases

The airline's primary operational bases include the airports listed below. Bookings that originate from a hub almost always have more frequency, more competitive pricing, and better recovery options if a flight is cancelled. If you are connecting through a hub, allow at least the airline's published minimum connection time plus 30 minutes during winter or in known-bad-weather seasons.

Booking & check-in tips

  • Book directly on the airline website. Third-party agencies often charge service fees and complicate any future change request.
  • Check in online the moment check-in opens (most carriers open 24–48 hours before departure). Late check-ins are first to be denied boarding when a flight is oversold.
  • If your fare allows free seat selection, do it early. Mid-cabin window/aisle pairs go fast.
  • Sign up for the loyalty programme even for a single trip. Many carriers waive change fees or offer faster rebooking for members.

Operational notes

This profile is generated from open route data and is intended as a quick reference for budget travellers researching itineraries. Schedules, equipment, and even airline status can change between seasons; cross-check the live timetable on the carrier's own site before purchase. If a route appears here that the carrier no longer operates, treat it as historical signal. Many of the most affordable secondary routes are seasonal.

Hub airports

Top destinations served

CodeAirportCityCountry
ISB New Islamabad International Airport Islamabad Pakistan
KHI Jinnah International Airport Karachi Pakistan
LHE Alama Iqbal International Airport Lahore Pakistan
PEW Peshawar International Airport Peshawar Pakistan
SHJ Sharjah International Airport Sharjah United Arab Emirates
UET Quetta International Airport Quetta Pakistan
MCT Muscat International Airport Muscat Oman
MUX Multan International Airport Multan Pakistan
SKT Sialkot Airport Sialkot Pakistan
JED King Abdulaziz International Airport Jeddah Saudi Arabia
TUK Turbat International Airport Turbat Pakistan
AUH Abu Dhabi International Airport Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
RUH King Khaled International Airport Riyadh Saudi Arabia
BHV Bahawalpur Airport Bahawalpur Pakistan
DMM King Fahd International Airport Dammam Saudi Arabia
MED Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport Madinah Saudi Arabia
SKZ Sukkur Airport Sukkur Pakistan
RYK Shaikh Zaid Airport Rahim Yar Khan Pakistan
MXP Malpensa International Airport Milano Italy
DXB Dubai International Airport Dubai United Arab Emirates
LHR London Heathrow Airport London United Kingdom
YYZ Lester B. Pearson International Airport Toronto Canada
DEA Dera Ghazi Khan Airport Dera Ghazi Khan Pakistan
GWD Gwadar International Airport Gwadar Pakistan
KUL Kuala Lumpur International Airport Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
KWI Kuwait International Airport Kuwait Kuwait
OSL Oslo Lufthavn Oslo Norway
BAH Bahrain International Airport Bahrain Bahrain
PZH Zhob Airport Zhob Pakistan
BCN Barcelona International Airport Barcelona Spain

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