Travelling from London to Jinnah International Airport (KHI): What you need to know
When organizing your flight from London to Jinnah International Airport (KHI), you'll have your pick of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Jinnah International Airport is located in Karachi. The city follows the UTC+5 timezone and is five hours ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to KHI, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to KHI. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London to Jinnah International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Jinnah International Airport, check out these options when taking off from London Gatwick Airport:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to KHI flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure reflects how often flights that leave from this airport land on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Whether just for an hour or several days, a stopover can make your entire trip feel a little more stress-free. When flying out of Stansted Airport (STN), you can book a flight ticket from London to Jinnah International Airport (KHI) stopping at Dubai Airport (DXB).
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early London to Jinnah International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Stansted Airport and get to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down as expected. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
Reserve a hotel close to KHI if you have a late flight from London to Jinnah International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
At the moment, C$179 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Jinnah International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$425. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from London to KHI, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap London to Jinnah International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on flight tickets from London to KHI.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from London to Jinnah International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from London to Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Karachi. July is when most people book flights from London to Jinnah International Airport (KHI), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Karachi is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your London to KHI flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Jinnah International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Karachi
You have your flight from London to Jinnah International Airport organized, so all that's left to do is decide where you're going to stay in Karachi. Hadis Villa is a top recommendation.
Your visit to Karachi should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that belong on your itinerary include Grand Jama Masjid & Bahria Quran Academy, Paradise Inn Resorts and Usmania Masjid.
Explore more of Pakistan
You've visited Karachi, now it's time to discover more of Pakistan. Journey about 129 kilometres north-east to Hyderabad to tick off its must-visit sights. From Jamia Masjid to Madina Masjid and Baitul Mukarram Masjid, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Larkana is another must-experience destination in Pakistan and is around 306 kilometres north of Karachi. No trip is complete without visiting Big Shivala Temple, Jinnah Bagh جناح باغ and Dharam Shala.