Flying from Glasgow to Jinnah International Airport (KHI): What you need to know
Glasgow is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Glasgow to Jinnah International Airport (KHI) leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
The timezone in Karachi is UTC+5, which is five hours ahead of Glasgow. Jinnah International Airport is located in Karachi.
To ensure you catch your flight from Glasgow to KHI, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Stopovers offer the opportunity to visit a new place or just have a break during your journey. When looking for a cheap flight from Glasgow to KHI, deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Dubai Airport (DXB) is one option when departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
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Of all flights leaving Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% touch down on time at their destination.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
You can arrive at PIK from central Glasgow in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your Glasgow to KHI flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.7%.
About Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
Have a late flight from Glasgow to Jinnah International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near KHI and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Jinnah International Airport is $821. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,490. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Glasgow to KHI. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Glasgow to Jinnah International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
July is when most people book flights from Glasgow to Jinnah International Airport (KHI). Plan your visit to Karachi in April for a more low-key escape.
Book a Glasgow to KHI flight ticket departing in May if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Karachi to range from 26ºC to 36ºC.
January has temperatures of between 14ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Jinnah International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Karachi
Book your flight from Glasgow to Jinnah International Airport and then search for the perfect hotel to rest your head. Hadis Villa is a guest favourite in Karachi.
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Grand Jama Masjid & Bahria Quran Academy, Paradise Inn Resorts and Usmania Masjid are leading attractions which should feature on every Karachi itinerary.
Explore more of Pakistan
You've done Karachi, now it's time to explore more of Pakistan. Journey about 129 kilometres north-east to Hyderabad to check off its leading attractions. From Jamia Masjid to Madina Masjid and Baitul Mukarram Masjid, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Larkana is another must-experience destination in Pakistan and is around 306 kilometres north of Karachi. No journey is complete without visiting Big Shivala Temple, Jinnah Bagh جناح باغ and Dharam Shala.