Travelling from Skardu Airport (KDU) to Jinnah International Airport (KHI): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Skardu Airport to Jinnah International Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Skardu and Karachi are in the same timezone, UTC+5.
Your KDU to KHI flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Pakistan International Airlines is your gateway to exploring Karachi (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Pakistan!). Browse the direct flights from Skardu Airport to Jinnah International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Pakistan International Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Skardu Airport to Jinnah International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between KDU and KHI include:
Islamabad International Airport
Allama Iqbal International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Skardu Airport (KDU) to Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
Rs34,543 is the best price for a one-way Skardu Airport to Jinnah International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs75,771. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from KDU to KHI, book your journey eight months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Skardu Airport to Jinnah International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from KDU to KHI is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Skardu Airport to Jinnah International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Skardu Airport (KDU)
To get to Skardu Airport from central Skardu, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near KDU? If you're boarding an early flight from Skardu Airport to Jinnah International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
If you're landing on a late Skardu Airport to Jinnah International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near KHI:
Travel beyond Karachi and head to places that aren't on the typical itinerary with your own wheels. You can book a Jinnah International Airport rental car from companies like Europcar or Street Rent a Car.
Reserve your vehicle from Jinnah International Airport a few weeks ahead to get the lowest price. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Jinnah International Airport (KHI) to central Karachi
From Jinnah International Airport, Karachi is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Skardu Airport to Jinnah International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Karachi in April.
The warmest month in Karachi is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your flights from Skardu Airport to Jinnah International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KDU to KHI in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Pakistan
Hyderabad is just one of the many cities in Pakistan waiting to be explored after you've experienced Karachi. Around 121 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Qadeer Shah House, Monument Of University and Madni Ground.
Rahim Yar Khan is another favourite destination in Pakistan and is around 483 kilometres north-east of Karachi. No journey is complete without seeing US Canal Villas, Ali Park and Wahab Garden Park.
