Routes
One way, per person. Fares other travellers found recently; prices change and are confirmed only when you book.
We track flights to Pakistan on routes including Manchester to Islamabad, where PIA has been seen flying nonstop, and Dubai to Karachi. Pakistan is 5 hours ahead of the UK in winter and 4 hours in British Summer Time, and 1 hour ahead of the UAE. Fares rise around Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and the UK school summer holidays in July and August.
Last checked: October 2026
Routes we track to Pakistan
We track flights to Pakistan on two routes: Manchester to Islamabad and Dubai to Karachi. PIA has been seen flying nonstop from Manchester to Islamabad. Use the live fare calendar on this page to see this month's lowest fares, then set an alert so you hear when they move.
Families in the UK often start from Manchester, which has had nonstop service to Islamabad with PIA. Travellers in the Gulf can watch Dubai to Karachi, a short hop with only a 1 hour time difference from the UAE.
To make the most of the tracker:
- Choose your route, Manchester to Islamabad or Dubai to Karachi.
- Open the live fare calendar on this page to see this month's lowest fares.
- Set a price alert for your dates.
- Check the time difference before you book: Pakistan is 5 hours ahead of the UK in winter and 4 hours in British Summer Time.
- Book when an alert matches your budget, allowing extra time around Eid and the school holidays.
When fares to Pakistan are lowest
Fares to Pakistan tend to be lowest outside the busy family weeks. Eid al-Fitr, about 10 March 2027, and Eid al-Adha, about 16 May 2027, pull in heavy demand. The UK school summer holidays in July and August, plus the Christmas and New Year school break, are also peak times. The live fare calendar on this page shows this month's lowest fares.
If your visit is flexible, aim for weeks that miss the Eid dates and the school breaks. Midwinter outside Christmas and New Year can suit UK families, though Pakistan is 5 hours ahead in winter, so plan arrival times around children's sleep.
From the UAE, Dubai to Karachi is a short route with a 1 hour time difference, so weekend trips for weddings are practical. Watch the calendar and set an alert rather than guessing.
Eid, weddings and the summer rush
Eid al-Fitr around 10 March 2027 and Eid al-Adha around 16 May 2027 are the busiest family periods, and weddings often cluster around them. The UK school summer holidays in July and August and the Christmas and New Year school break add more demand. Book early and set alerts for these weeks.
For Eid trips, decide your travel dates well ahead and let the price alert do the watching. Families flying from Manchester to Islamabad with PIA have had nonstop options, which helps when travelling with children.
Wedding season often overlaps with Eid and the summer holidays, so seats fill on the routes we track. If you are flying from the Gulf, remember Pakistan is 1 hour ahead of the UAE, which makes short wedding trips easier to plan.
Arriving in Pakistan: phone, data and entry
Pakistan's main mobile networks include Jazz, Zong and Telenor, with coverage up to 4G. Before you fly, check the official entry rules for your passport. A travel eSIM and a mobile top up bought before departure keep the family connected on arrival.
Sort your phone before you leave the UK or the UAE. An eSIM means you can land with data ready, and a top up for Jazz, Zong or Telenor keeps local calls and messages running for longer stays with family.
Check the official rules for your passport before you fly, and confirm what children in your party need. Allow for the time difference when booking airport pickups: Pakistan is 5 hours ahead of the UK in winter and 4 hours in British Summer Time, and 1 hour ahead of the UAE.
Free price alerts for your trip
Set a free price alert on any route we track and we will tell you when fares move. That matters around Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, the UK school summer holidays in July and August, and the Christmas and New Year school break. The live fare calendar on this page shows this month's lowest fares.
Alerts suit families who know their dates but not their budget. Pick Manchester to Islamabad or Dubai to Karachi, set your window, and check the calendar when a notification arrives.
If you combine separate tickets, note that these self transfer routes carry risk: a delay on one ticket is not covered by the other. Build in spare time, especially in busy Eid weeks.