| Islamabad: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced the launch of two-way flight operations between Lahore and the northern cities of Skardu and Gilgit, starting March 31, 2025. The initiative aims to enhance connectivity and promote tourism in Pakistan’s scenic northern regions.
According to PIA, flights on the Lahore-Gilgit route will operate twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays, while Lahore-Skardu flights will be available on Thursdays and Sundays. The airline is finalizing preparations to ensure smooth operations on these routes, offering greater travel convenience for tourists and residents alike.
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In a related development, PIA is also preparing to resume direct flights to the United Kingdom (UK). The airline has begun arrangements to use Terminal 4 at London’s Heathrow Airport once operations are reinstated. The UK’s Department for Transport (DFT) is currently conducting an audit of Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), and PIA management remains hopeful that the ban on its UK flights will soon be lifted.
Once approved, PIA plans to restart direct flights from Islamabad to Manchester and London, utilizing its Boeing 777 fleet. |
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