Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Karachi Airport (KHI): what you need to know
The timezone in Karachi is UTC+5, which is five hours ahead of London.
Leave enough time to make your LGW to KHI flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Karachi Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and KHI:
Dubai Airport
Jeddah Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Karachi Airport (KHI)
Rs50,549 is the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Karachi Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs125,433. These fares can change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from LGW to KHI, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Karachi Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82% of flights departing from London Gatwick Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from LGW.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Karachi Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Karachi Airport (KHI)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KHI if you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Karachi Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Karachi Airport rental car from popular companies like Europcar or Street Rent a Car. With your own wheels, you can venture beyond Karachi and experience places that fly under the radar.
Reserve your ride from Karachi Airport at least a few weeks before your departure date to get the best possible rate. If you're going away during peak season, it's wise to book even earlier.
When to fly to Karachi Airport (KHI)
June is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Karachi Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Karachi in March.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Karachi Airport for May if you'd like to visit Karachi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 36ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LGW to KHI sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Pakistan
Hyderabad is just one of the many cities in Pakistan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Karachi. Around 121 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Jamia Masjid, Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai and Moti Jama Masjid.
If there's time to check out another corner of Pakistan, consider Rahim Yar Khan, about 483 kilometres north-east of Karachi. Sheikh zaid mosque, Tanot Mata Temple and Jamia Masjid Makki are among its highlights.