Flights to Jeddah and Madinah From Pakistan
Pakistan has direct flights to Jeddah and Madinah, operated by Pakistani and Saudi airlines, and others reach the cities via the Gulf. Flight times to Jeddah are roughly four to five hours from Karachi and Lahore, depending on routing and schedule.
Distances
- Karachi to Jeddah: about 2,877 km straight line.
- Lahore to Jeddah: about 3,653 km.
These are great-circle distances; see the route pages for Karachi to Jeddah, Lahore to Jeddah, Islamabad to Jeddah, Karachi to Madinah and Islamabad to Madinah.
Jeddah or Madinah?
Choose the airport that suits your itinerary. If you plan to start in Makkah, Jeddah is the usual gateway; if you start in Madinah, fly there. Many pilgrims fly into one and out of the other; check that your ticket allows it.
Airlines
Saudi carriers such as Saudia, flynas and flyadeal serve Pakistan, as do Pakistani airlines such as PIA and Airblue on some routes. Schedules change by season, so check the airlines.
Tips
- Book early for peak months; see best time to book Umrah flights.
- Check baggage rules; see Umrah flight baggage rules.
- Allow for long queues at immigration on arrival.
- Track your flight: see track a flight.
Entry rules and visa requirements change; check with the official Saudi and Pakistani sources.
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