Travelling from London to Jinnah International Airport (KHI): what you need to know
You can select from a number of airports when planning a flight from London to Jinnah International Airport (KHI). Check out your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Jinnah International Airport is located in Karachi. The city operates in the UTC+5 timezone and is 5 hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to KHI.
Flying over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for flights from London to KHI leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from the centre of London. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Have an early flight from London to Jinnah International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Jinnah International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, here's where you can stop between London Gatwick Airport and KHI:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to KHI, take things easy in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
About Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
Consider booking a hotel close to KHI if you have a late flight from London to Jinnah International Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Jinnah International Airport (KHI) to central Karachi
From Jinnah International Airport, Karachi is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 53 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
For a one-way ticket from London to Jinnah International Airport, P9,371 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just P25,597. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from London to KHI, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your ticket from London to Jinnah International Airport.
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The best time to fly from London to Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from London to Jinnah International Airport. July is the most popular month to travel to Karachi. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before booking a flight from London to KHI, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Karachi, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 36ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from London to Jinnah International Airport in January when temperatures average between 14ºC and 27ºC.
More about Karachi
Book your flight from London to Jinnah International Airport and then find that perfect hotel to lay your head. Hadi's Villa is one of your choices in Karachi.
Gulshan-e-Maymar Park (Sector Y-IV) and Park Gulshan e Ellahi are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Karachi itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Malik Square.
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