Travelling from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Karachi Airport (KHI): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Zayed International Airport to Karachi Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Karachi is one hour ahead of Abu Dhabi and observes the UTC+5 timezone.
You can choose from 28 weekly Zayed International Airport to Karachi Airport flights. The 14:40 departure with Etihad Airways is the earliest available. Etihad Airways operates the last service of the day at 23:55.
Leave enough time to catch your AUH to KHI flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as December? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Etihad Airways is your gateway to exploring Karachi (and perhaps some other great parts of Pakistan!). Check out the direct flights from Zayed International Airport to Karachi Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Etihad Airways on this route.
Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier offering AUH to KHI flights, with 66.38% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Zayed International Airport to Karachi Airport. Here are the top stopovers between AUH and KHI:
Hamad International Airport
Bahrain Airport
Islamabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Karachi Airport (KHI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Zayed International Airport to Karachi Airport flight is $147. A return fare is currently $362. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from AUH to KHI, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zayed International Airport to Karachi Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)
75% of flights that leave from Zayed International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Zayed International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it takes around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Karachi Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near AUH:
Arriving at Karachi Airport (KHI)
Consider booking a hotel close to KHI if you're on a late Zayed International Airport to Karachi Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Secure yourself a Karachi Airport rental car from top providers like Europcar or Street Rent a Car. With your own wheels, you can go beyond Karachi and check out places that don't make every guidebook.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your ride from Karachi Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Rates typically rise closer to the day of travel.
When to fly to Karachi Airport (KHI)
June is the most popular month for flights from Zayed International Airport to Karachi Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Karachi in March.
Lock in your flight from Zayed International Airport to Karachi Airport for May if you want to visit Karachi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from AUH to KHI in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Pakistan
Karachi is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Pakistan waiting to be explored. About 121 kilometres east of Karachi, a visit to Hyderabad will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Jamia Masjid, Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai and Moti Jama Masjid.
Rahim Yar Khan is another essential stop in Pakistan and is around 483 kilometres north-east of Karachi. No journey is complete without seeing sheikh zaid mosque, Tanot Mata Temple and Jamia Masjid Makki.
