Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Peshawar Airport (PEW): what you need to know
The timezone in Peshawar is UTC+5, which is 13 hours ahead of San Francisco.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SFO to PEW flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Peshawar Airport. Dubai Airport is a top stopover on the SFO to PEW route.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Peshawar Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Peshawar Airport (PEW)
Reserve a hotel near PEW if you're on a late San Francisco International Airport to Peshawar Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Peshawar Airport (PEW) to central Peshawar
From Peshawar Airport, Peshawar is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Peshawar Airport (PEW)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Peshawar Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Peshawar. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Peshawar is June, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 43ºC. Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Peshawar Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SFO to PEW sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Pakistan
Lahore is just one of the many cities in Pakistan waiting to be explored after you've seen Peshawar. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Mavi Mosque(blue mosque), Indo-Islamic Design Monument and Jamia Masjid Shah Jamaat.
Faisalabad is another favourite destination in Pakistan and is around 322 kilometres south-east of Peshawar. No trip is complete without experiencing Faisal Masjid, Cricket Ground and Jinnah Park.