Flying from Belfast to Jinnah International Airport (KHI): what you need to know
Belfast has a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Belfast to Jinnah International Airport (KHI) leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
The timezone in Karachi is UTC+5, which is 5 hours ahead of Belfast. Jinnah International Airport is located in Karachi.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Belfast to KHI.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
The distance from central Belfast to BFS is around 32 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the fastest route, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to Belfast International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Belfast to Jinnah International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
You can get to BHD from the centre of Belfast in about 12 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 22 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
You're off on vacation, so why not book an additional night away? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport the day before your flight from Belfast to KHI:
About Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Belfast to Jinnah International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near KHI:
Getting from Jinnah International Airport (KHI) to central Karachi
Jinnah International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Karachi. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 53 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
Book a one-way ticket from Belfast to Jinnah International Airport from C$273 or travel return from just C$593. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find flight tickets from Belfast to KHI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
April is the quietest time to travel to Karachi. Alternatively, follow the crowds and go in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Belfast to Jinnah International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
When booking your flight from Belfast to KHI, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Karachi, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 36ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Belfast to Jinnah International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Karachi
You have your flight from Belfast to Jinnah International Airport organized, so all that's left to do is decide where you're going to stay in Karachi. Unpack your suitcase at Hadi's Villa and make the most of its amenities and services.
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Gulshan-e-Maymar Park (Sector Y-IV), Park Gulshan e Ellahi and Malik Square are top sights which should feature on any good Karachi itinerary.
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