PIA Starting Flights to London From Islamabad and Lahore

[Abbas Ali]

Will flights be operated by PIA 777s?

Boeing 777 appearing as the aircraft type for these flights:

https://flyteam.jp/en/flightnumber/PK9992
https://flyteam.jp/en/flightnumber/PK9993

Abbas

[planefan2003]

Will flights be operated by PIA 777s?

Boeing 777 appearing as the aircraft type for these flights:

https://flyteam.jp/en/flightnumber/PK9992
https://flyteam.jp/en/flightnumber/PK9993

Abbas

Thank You

[Abbas Ali]

^ You're welcome.

PIA promoting Islamabad to London three weekly flights.



Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

[planefan2003]

PIA will now be flying 3x a week to Manchester, 4x a week to London and 2x a week to Paris. So far only AP-BHX and AP-BGK are flying into Europe, will any other 777s return to service or fly into Europe?

[Abbas Ali]

Direct Flights from Lahore to London Starting 30 March 2026

Exciting News for Travelers: Direct Flights from Lahore to London Starting 30 March 2026



Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is pleased to introduce direct flights from Lahore to London Heathrow Airport starting from 30 March 2026, offering passengers a more convenient and comfortable way to travel between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.

This new non-stop service is designed to make travel easier for passengers from Lahore and surrounding regions, especially for families, students, and business travelers visiting the UK. With a direct connection to London, passengers can now avoid long transit times and enjoy a smoother journey.

The flight will depart from Lahore and arrive at London Heathrow in approximately 8 hours, providing a quick and efficient travel option. Passengers will also benefit from PIA’s comfortable onboard services, generous baggage allowance, and traditional Pakistani hospitality, making the journey enjoyable from takeoff to landing.

This new route strengthens connectivity between Pakistan and the UK, bringing loved ones closer and creating more opportunities for tourism, education, and business travel.

Book your seat now and experience the convenience of flying direct from Lahore to London with PIA.

https://www.piac.com.pk/announcement/lhe-to-lhr

[Amaad Lone]

I checked while Turkish and Qatar are selling for 225,000-250,000 PIA is selling for 300,000.

Lowest overhead, lower fuel costs, worst planes and most expensive tickets.

Great people to fly with.

[Abbas Ali]

Pakistan International Airlines → Islamabad & Lahore, Pakistan

Pakistan International Airlines are offering increased connectivity with direct flights to Islamabad and Lahore. Heathrow plays a major role as the UK’s primary hub for Pakistan-origin travel, with over 170,000 passengers travelling between London and Islamabad in 2019, and being the only UK airport providing direct flights to Lahore.

Launch dates:


29 March - Islamabad


30 March - Lahore

Frequency: 3 per week to Islamabad and 1 per week to Lahore
Terminal: 4
Aircraft: Boeing 777

Best for: visiting friends and family as a strong community-driven route with deep cultural ties to the UK.

Source: heathrow.com

[faisal-777]

I checked while Turkish and Qatar are selling for 225,000-250,000 PIA is selling for 300,000.

Lowest overhead, lower fuel costs, worst planes and most expensive tickets.

Great people to fly with.

Not a surprise considering direct flights tend to be expensive compared to ones with connection.

[Amaad Lone]

Not a surprise considering direct flights tend to be expensive compared to ones with connection.

How are direct flights more expensive?

They consume less fuel, PIA aircraft are old and paid off, their crew gets the lowest salaries, PIA should be charging a competitive fare.

[LHAviation]

Not a surprise considering direct flights tend to be expensive compared to ones with connection.

How are direct flights more expensive?

They consume less fuel, PIA aircraft are old and paid off, their crew gets the lowest salaries, PIA should be charging a competitive fare.

Probably because they know people would rather fly direct than stop over

[Abbas Ali]

Non-stop flights are generally more expensive than connecting flights because they offer higher convenience/time saving and have higher demand, allowing airlines to charge a premium. Conversely, connecting flights including aircraft changes are usually cheaper because they are less desirable, fill empty seats on multiple legs. A non-stop route might be operated by only one or two airlines, while connecting options allow travelers to choose from many carriers and routes, driving prices down.

[Badar42]

I checked while Turkish and Qatar are selling for 225,000-250,000 PIA is selling for 300,000.

Lowest overhead, lower fuel costs, worst planes and most expensive tickets.

Great people to fly with.

It'll be better to compare it BA as it's only other airline flying non stop.With direct flights you pay for convenience.Nothing beats getting on the plane and landing in palaistan without the hassle of Istanbul or Dubai.

[planefan2003]

At the event in London a PIA spokesperson also said that Birmingham flights will restart in 2027.

[planefan2003]

Also seems like AP-BGK and AP-BHX will be operating the flights to London.