Travelling from Jinnah International Airport (KHI) to London: what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0. The city is 5 hours behind Karachi, where Jinnah International Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from KHI to London, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing flights from KHI to London, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
You'll need an embassy visa for United Kingdom if you have a passport from Pakistan and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Jinnah International Airport to London, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
To get to KHI from central Karachi, it'll take about 53 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Jinnah International Airport to London? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near KHI:
How to find the cheapest flights from Jinnah International Airport (KHI) to London
C$344 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Jinnah International Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$716. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from KHI to London, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Jinnah International Airport to London across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is approximately 31 kilometres. It takes around 57 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 1 minute.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Jinnah International Airport to London. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Once your flight from Jinnah International Airport to London has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places where you can make a pit stop near LGW. Settle in and get cozy after your flight from KHI to London at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month for flights from Jinnah International Airport to London. To steer clear of the crowds, head for London in February when it's quieter.
Before you book a flight from Jinnah International Airport to London, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from KHI to London sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in London right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Jinnah International Airport to London:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are leading attractions which should feature on every London itinerary.
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