Getting to Pakistan

By Air

More than 25 airlines fly to Pakistan from over 40 countries. Most of the flights arrive at Karachi, but Islamabad, Lahore, & Peshawar also have direct flights from the main Mediterranean, Middle East and European cities, as well as New York, Toronto and Nairobi.

By Land

From China: The Khunjerab Pass is open from 1st May to 31st October for groups and to 15 November for individual tourists. (Road)

From India: Wagha is the only land border open between Pakistan and India (Lahore-Amritsar route). The Wagha border post is open daily for foreigners; Summer (16 April to 15 October) 08:30 to 14:30 hrs and Winter (16 October to 15 April). (Road | Railway Line)

From Iran: Pak-Iran border crossing is only possible through Taftan-Zahidan, from 09:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs with break from 13:00 hrs to 14:00 hrs. (Road | Railway Line)

By Sea

No passenger boats or ships for the general public sail to or from Pakistan at present.

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