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Jinnah International Airport

Karachi, Pakistan
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Pakistan's busiest gateway, serving Karachi and beyond.

Opened
1959
Location
Karachi, Pakistan
Jinnah International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in Pakistan, serving the country's most populous city and financial capital, Karachi. Named after Pakistan's founding father, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, it handles the majority of Pakistan's international air traffic and serves as a primary hub for the national carrier. The airport underwent significant redevelopment with a new terminal complex inaugurated in 2018, replacing older infrastructure and greatly expanding capacity. It is operated by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) and serves millions of passengers annually connecting Pakistan to destinations across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and beyond. Karachi's strategic location on the Arabian Sea coast makes Jinnah International a critical transit and cargo hub for the region, supporting both passenger and freight operations.
Terminals
The airport features a main integrated terminal complex opened in 2018, handling both domestic and international passengers under one facility.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, and private cars, with no dedicated metro or rail link directly connecting the airport to the Karachi city center.
Airlines here
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) uses Jinnah International as its primary hub, while major international carriers including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air Arabia, and Etihad Airways operate regular services.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.
  • ›A new state-of-the-art terminal was inaugurated in 2018 to replace the older New Terminal and existing facilities.
  • ›It is the busiest airport in Pakistan by both passenger volume and cargo throughput.
  • ›The airport served as the site of a major terrorist attack in June 2014 targeting the old terminal.
  • ›Jinnah International handles a large volume of overseas Pakistani workers traveling to the Middle East and Gulf states.
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Route map (36 destinations)

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Routes

KHI → AUHAZ · 320
KHI → BKKCX · 333
KHI → CTUCA · 320
KHI → DXBEK · 77W
KHI → AUHEY · 320
KHI → SHJG9 · 320
KHI → DXBFZ · 73H
KHI → BAHGF · 320 321 332
KHI → MUXI6 · 733
KHI → UETI6 · 733
KHI → ISBI6 · 733
KHI → LYPI6 · 733
KHI → IKAIR · 320
KHI → LHEI6 · 733
KHI → PEWI6 · 733
KHI → BHVI6 · 733
KHI → DXBNL · 320
KHI → CMBMH · 320
KHI → ISBNL · 320 734
KHI → UETNL · 734
KHI → LHENL · 734 320
KHI → MUXNL · 320 734
KHI → PEWNL · 734 320
KHI → AUHPK · 73H 310
KHI → DEAPK · 737 ATR
KHI → DELPK · 73H
KHI → DMMPK · 310 737
KHI → ISBPK · 310 320 ATR 777 73H
KHI → LHEPK · 320 777 73H 310 737
KHI → LHRPK · 777
KHI → MCTPK · 320
KHI → MEDPK · 310
KHI → PJGPK · ATR
KHI → RYKPK · ATR 737
KHI → SHJPK · 73H 310 737 320
KHI → SKZPK · ATR 737
KHI → BHVPK · ATR 737
KHI → MUXPK · ATR 73H 320 737 310
KHI → PEWPK · 737 320
KHI → UETPK · 310 ATR
KHI → DACPK · 777 320 73H
KHI → DXBPK · 73H 737
KHI → GWDPK · ATR
KHI → LYPPK · 320 73H 737
KHI → RUHPK · 777
KHI → DOHQR · 320
KHI → BOMPK · 737 320
KHI → JEDPK · 777 310
KHI → KTMPK · 310
KHI → KULPK · 310
KHI → MJDPK · ATR
KHI → TUKPK · ATR
KHI → YYZPK · 777
KHI → RUHSV · 772
KHI → BKKTG · 333
KHI → ISTTK · 738
KHI → JEDSV · 772
KHI → MCTTG · 333
KHI → DMMSV · 320
KHI → CMBUL · 320
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City & Place Guide

Pakistan's bustling port city where history meets the Arabian Sea.

Karachi is Pakistan's largest city and its financial and commercial capital, home to over 20 million people spread across a vast coastal metropolis. Founded as a small fishing village, it grew into a major port under British colonial rule and became a melting pot of cultures, languages, and cuisines after Partition in 1947.

Despite its reputation for chaos and congestion, Karachi rewards curious travelers with lively bazaars, a rich food scene, crumbling colonial architecture, and a long stretch of coastline along the Arabian Sea. The city has seen significant improvements in public safety and urban infrastructure in recent years, making it increasingly accessible for visitors.

  • •Clifton Beach — popular seaside promenade with camel rides and sunset views.
  • •Mohatta Palace — stunning Indo-Saracenic palace turned art and history museum.
  • •Quaid-e-Azam's Mausoleum — elegant marble tomb of Pakistan's founding father.
  • •Empress Market — iconic Victorian-era market hall buzzing with vendors and color.
  • •Pakistan Maritime Museum — engaging exhibits on naval history and seafaring heritage.
  • •Frere Hall — colonial-era hall set in lush gardens with a Sadequain mural.

Getting around: Karachi lacks a metro system but is served by BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) on select corridors and a network of rickety city buses. Auto-rickshaws and motorcycle rickshaws handle short trips cheaply. Ride-hailing apps Careem and inDrive are widely used, reliable, and strongly recommended for tourists seeking safety and convenience. Taxis are also available, though less common than app-based services.

Best time: October through February offers the most comfortable weather, with mild temperatures and low humidity compared to the scorching summer months.

Local food: Don't miss Karachi's famous nihari, spicy biryani, seekh kebabs, and the city's beloved street snack culture centered on Burns Road and Boat Basin food streets.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Jinnah International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Jinnah International Airport, formerly Drigh Road Airport or Karachi International Airport, is the international airport serving Karachi, the largest city and commercial capital of Pakistan. It is Pakistan's second busiest airport in terms of total passengers, after Islamabad International Airport. It is named after Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the statesman and founder of Pakistan.

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