Airlines of Pakistan: Complete Guide

Pakistan’s aviation market is made up of the national carrier, a handful of private airlines, and many foreign airlines. This guide introduces each group and links to detailed pages.

The Pakistani airlines

• Pakistan International Airlines (PIA): the national flag carrier, with a history going back to 1946 and the PIA name since 1955. See the history of PIA.
• Airblue: a private airline flying since 2004. See the history of Airblue.
• AirSial: a newer airline linked to Sialkot, flying since 2020. See the AirSial guide.
• Fly Jinnah: a low-cost carrier that launched in 2022. See the Fly Jinnah guide.
• SereneAir: a private airline that began in 2017 and whose operations were reported suspended from October 2025. See the SereneAir guide.

Former airlines

Pakistan has seen several airlines come and go, including Shaheen Air, Aero Asia and Bhoja Air.

Foreign airlines

Gulf, Turkish, European and Asian carriers connect Pakistan with the world. Browse the airline directory.

Practical guides

• Are Pakistani airlines safe?
• PIA flights to the EU and UK explained
• Baggage allowance by airline
• How airlines name flights

Aircraft

Learn about the aircraft you fly on: A320 vs 737, ATR 72, Boeing 777-300ER and A330 vs A350.

Airline details change quickly. Check the airline for current routes and status.

General information only, not legal or safety advice. Details change; check with your airline and the relevant authority. See our editorial policy.