Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Jinnah International Airport (KHI): what you need to know
Karachi is five hours ahead of London and observes the UTC+5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your LGW to KHI flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Jinnah International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LGW and KHI include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Jinnah International Airport flight is Rs47,816. A round-trip fare is currently Rs110,142. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from LGW to KHI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Jinnah International Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LGW to KHI is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Jinnah International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights departing from London Gatwick Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Jinnah International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to Jinnah International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near KHI:
Pick up a Jinnah International Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. Europcar and Street Rent a Car can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Karachi and beyond.
Increase the odds of snagging the best rate by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Jinnah International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a good idea.
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 most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Jinnah International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Karachi in April.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Jinnah International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Karachi, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 36ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to KHI in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Pakistan
Hyderabad is just one of the many places in Pakistan waiting to be explored after you've seen Karachi. Around 121 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Qadeer Shah House, Monument Of University and Madni Ground.
Rahim Yar Khan is another standout destination in Pakistan and is around 483 kilometres north-east of Karachi. No journey is complete without a visit to US Canal Villas, Ali Park and Wahab Garden Park.