Weather and Flights in Pakistan: Complete Guide
Weather is the biggest cause of flight disruption in Pakistan, and it follows the seasons: fog in winter on the northern plains, dust and heat before the monsoon, storms and heavy rain in the monsoon, and snow and cloud in the mountains.
Season by season
- Winter (about December to February): dense fog on the northern plains, especially at night and early morning; snow and low cloud in the mountains and Quetta. See fog and flight delays and snow and flights to Skardu and Gilgit.
- Spring and early summer (about April to June): heat, dust storms and strong winds. See dust storms and heat and takeoff performance.
- Monsoon (about July to September): thunderstorms and heavy rain. See monsoon and thunderstorms and turbulence.
- Autumn: generally clearer, but smog can reduce visibility in some cities. See smog and air traffic.
Reading weather like a pilot
Airports publish routine reports and forecasts: learn how to read a METAR and how to read a TAF. Live decoded weather is on every airport page, for example Karachi and Lahore.
Special cases
Planning
See the best time to fly in Pakistan by season.
General information only, not legal or safety advice. Details change; check with your airline and the relevant authority. See our editorial policy.