Airlines offer the fastest and more secure means of transportation. Planes are the strategy for quick movement and they will be for a long time to come. Airlines have taken the travel industry to a whole new level. There are quite a few airlines that provide charter flights as well as scheduled commercial passenger flights within Pakistan. In this article, we have listed down airlines in Pakistan that operate the largest domestic flight network within the country.
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9 Best Airlines in Pakistan
Airlines | Charges Economy Cabin (Karachi – Islamabad) |
Pakistan International Airlines | PKR 19,980 |
Airblue | PKR 19,980 |
Askari Aviation | —- |
Serene Air | PKR 11,100 |
Princely Jets | —- |
ASSL | —- |
Liberty Air | —- |
K2 Airways | PKR 10,274 |
Airsial | PKR 10,137 |
1. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
PIA is the national airline of Pakistan that was founded on 23rd October 1946. It was formerly known as Orient Airways. It is a full-service carrier that operates scheduled domestic flights to 23 destinations within the country and 30 destinations around the world in 27 countries. It offers multiple class fares and services for passengers to choose from. It offers a complimentary baggage allowance with every class fare as well. Pakistan International Airlines flies between major cities within Pakistan. The main hubs and booking offices of PIA are located in Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore while the secondary hubs are situated in Faisalabad, Peshawar, Sialkot, Quetta and Multan. To visit the official website of Pakistan International Airlines, click here.
2. Airblue
Airblue is a private, low-cost carrier that was established in 2003. The airline flies to the major cities within Pakistan including Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Sialkot, Rahim Yar Khan and Multan. It offers a great alternative to Pakistan International Airlines. Its main hub is situated in Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. Airblue Limited is known for its incredible administration and moderate rates. It flies to both national and international destinations. It has domestic flights to all the major cities in Pakistan. Internationally, it flies to the international airport of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Muscat, Jeddah, Riyadh, Oman, and Dammam. Click here, to visit the official website of Airblue.
3. Askari Aviation
Askari Aviation is another low-cost carrier that was set up in 1995. Askari Aviation is based in Rawalpindi, Punjab. It operates charter flights and has conducted many rescue missions in Pakistan. It falls under the scope of Pakistan Army Aviation and plays an important part in transporting Pakistan army troops and peacekeeping missions of the United Nation. Its administrations include ground dealing, air ticketing and instructional classes for flying, air traffic, cargo and cabin services. Visit the official website of Askari Aviation by clicking here.
4. Serene Air
Serene Air is a private airline based in Pakistan. It offers highly affordable flights to the major cities of the country including Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Faisalabad, Peshawar, and Quetta. Serene Air was established in 2017. It has gained the trust of the passengers with its 98.8% on-time performance. It is a great choice for domestic flights. Its planes have a comfortable and spacious look with soft LED lighting for maximum serenity. The business class contains spacious recliner seats, delicious cuisine, and other amenities. To visit the official website of Serene Air, click here.
5. Princely Jets
Princely Jets is the largest private jet charter business established in 2005 in Pakistan. Its clients are royal families, banks, major corporations, foreign officials, high net worth individuals and government officials. It has a versatile fleet with long-range business jets and helicopters that allow them to offer charter flights. It can also arrange large wide bodied planes on the request of their clients. It has maintained excellence by providing a high standard of charter service across the world. Click here to visit the official website of Princely Jets.
6. ASSL
ASSL stands for Aircraft Sales & Services Limited. It is another airline that offers charter flights in and around the country. It was established in 1976 which makes it the most experienced charter company in Pakistan. It has cutting edge facilities at its headquarters at the General Aviation Area, Karachi. It has a fleet of three propeller aircrafts including Beech 1900D, Piper Seneca III and Cessna Caravan II F-406. It offers a number of services including aircraft charter, aircraft maintenance, medevac charter, aircraft management, air freight charter, ACMI charter and others. To visit the official website of ASSL, click here.
7. Liberty Air
Liberty Air has a base at Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore. It offers charter services to exclusive and executive travellers in Pakistan. It was established in 2017. Originally, Liberty Air was supposed to offer scheduled passenger services but due to high taxation for airlines, it decided to offer only chartered flights. Liberty Air has an Air Operator’s Certificate but currently it doesn’t have any aircraft. Click here to go to the official website of Liberty Air.
8. K2 Airways
K2 Airways is a private limited airline based in Pakistan that offers domestic flights. It is the new airline that started commercial passenger operations with its 01Q-2019 on domestic routes within the country. It operates the latest generation of Turbo-Prop Passenger Aircraft that have excellent operational economics and utilization that deliver passenger comfort & convenience. To visit the official website of K2 airways, click here.
9. Air Sial
Air Sial is based in Sialkot and is a project of the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry hence the name Sial (Sialkot International Airport Limited). It was set up in 2015 to be the leading airline in the region. Air Sial provides scheduled passenger & cargo services to domestic as well as international destinations. It is committed to offering services based on the best operational and safety practices along with the attitude of hospitality and excellent service standards. Airsial is the pride of Pakistan. Click here to visit the official website of Airsial.
Hamza Subhan is a digital content director at Price In Pakistan. He lives in Lahore. He keeps an eye on every new item in the markets of Pakistan and his hand on the pulse of Pakistani people to provide them with the information that they need about the product. He has a bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering from UET Lahore. His keen passion for the latest technology, gadgets, and knowledge about electrical appliances led him to launch Price In Pakistan. He is the main hand behind the articles related to electrical home appliances and gadgets. When he is not looking out for the new technology and writing about it, he is playing guitar and singing for his friends.