Cheap flights from Karachi to Toronto Pearson International

Cheap Flights from Karachi Jinnah International (KHI) to Toronto Pearson International (YYZ)

When flying from Pakistan's city of Karachi to Toronto, Ontario, most passengers opt to depart from Jinnah International Airport (KHI) and land at Pearson International Airport (YYZ). For this trip, Pakistan International Airlines is the only company that offers a direct flight. This flight, however, is often just schedule once a week. You'll be spending around 14.5 hours airborne, as your plane soars above 11,682 km of land and sea. If you're thinking of making this transatlantic trip, Skyscanner can help you find the cheapest airfare with our Price Alerts feature.

Inside: Jinnah International Airport

With the capacity of handling 12 million passengers per year, there's no denying that Karachi's Jinnah International Airport is a huge facility. KHI is indeed Pakistan's biggest airport and named in honour of the country's founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah. That being said, the airport's single terminal is easy to navigate. Its usage is split neatly between a domestic concourse and an international one. Inside KHI's terminal, you'll find shops, restaurants, prayer rooms, banks, ATMS, and currency exchange desks.

Check-In: Jinnah International Airport

When you're flying to Toronto, you'll be departing from Jinnah East Satellite Concourse, which hosts the airport's international flights. Most airlines advise that you show up at least 3 hours before your plane's take-off time. Customs at Karachi's airport can be slow, so it's definitely important to arrive early. Finally, you'll require a valid passport to board the plane to Canada.

What to Expect When Landing in Toronto, Ontario

Upon landing at Toronto's Pearson Airport, you'll be arriving inside either Terminal 1 or Terminal 3. YYZ organizes its terminals by airline, as opposed to dividing them between domestic and international usage. Within Terminal 1, you'll find the arrivals for Air Canada, Emirates, and every Star Alliance airline, while Terminal 3 services Oneworld and SkyTeam airlines, alongside Air Transat, Etihad Airways, Sunwing Airlines, WestJet, and essentially all other aircrafts.

It's important to note that Karachi's local time is 9 hours ahead of Ontario. So, you'll probably experience some jet lag. On average, Toronto is about 18°C hotter than Karachi, hence you should consider wearing layered clothing onto the plane. There's also a significant difference between the cost of living. Travellers from Pakistan should be aware that food prices are 145% to 220% higher in Toronto. So, if you want to grab a snack when you land at YYZ, be prepared to shell out more!