KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has officially announced that it will resume its air operations to the United Kingdom, with flights set to begin on October 25.
In the first phase, PIA will operate two weekly flights from Islamabad to Manchester, scheduled for Tuesdays and Saturdays. According to a spokesperson for PIA, flights will depart from Islamabad at 12:00 PM and arrive in Manchester at 5:00 PM local time.
The return flight from Manchester will leave at 7:00 PM and arrive in Islamabad at 7:00 AM the following morning. The airline has plans to gradually increase the frequency of flights to Manchester. In the second phase of its operations, PIA will also launch flights to London.
Bookings for these flights are now open, and the airline is offering competitive and affordable fares to attract passengers. The PIA spokesperson stated, “This service is a significant milestone for us as we reconnect with the UK after five years. With our direct flight, passengers can now reach their destination in just 8 hours instead of the previous 15-hour journey.”
