PIA Introduces a new International weekly flight

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will start a once-a-week flight between Karachi and Riyadh, from January 2, 2026.

The national carrier already operates flights to Riyadh from Islamabad and Lahore.

Every Friday at 8:45 PM, Flight PK729 will take off from Karachi aboard an Airbus A320 and arrive in Riyadh at 10:45 PM following a four-hour flight.

The return flight, PK730, will leave Riyadh early Saturday at 12:05 AM and arrive in Karachi at 5:10 AM after a flight time of three hours and five minutes.

PIA Officials said that the new connection aims to facilitate workers, business travelers, and families frequently traveling between Karachi and the Saudi capital Riyadh.

In October 2025, the PIA announced the resumption of flights to the UK after five years.

According to a PIA spokesperson, flights to the UK are being resumed from tomorrow. The first flight will depart from Islamabad for Manchester, for which all arrangements have been completed at the Islamabad International Airport.

According to sources, a heavy portrait has also been displayed at the airport as a representation of the city of Manchester.

A special ceremony will be held at the Islamabad Airport tomorrow regarding the resumption of flights to the UK, in which Defense Minister Khawaja Asif will attend as the special guest.

According to PIA, the resumption of operations to the UK will not only facilitate passengers but will also help restore the international reputation of the national airline.