IATA code | PK |
ICAO code | PIA |
Pakistan headquarters | Karachi - Pakistan |
Main operational airport | Jinnah International Airport |
Number of destinations covered by Pakistan International Airlines | 49 |
Most popular destination | ISB, LHE, PEW, MUX |
Most popular routes | RUH - ISB, RUH- LHE, DMM - ISB, RUH - PEW |
Year of establishment | 1946 |
Parent company | Aviation Division, GoP |
Popular fleet | BOEING 777, Airbus A320, ATR42-500, ATR72-500 |
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Originally known as ‘Orient Airways’ back when it was established in 1946, Pakistan International Airlines acquired its new name in 1955 becoming the country’s national airline. With its main aim to cater to Pakistanis, this flight has proved to be the country’s backbone in the aviation industry and continued its operations even in times of war and disruption. It connects passengers not only within the country with high frequencies of flying but internationally to over four continents. Pakistan International Airlines online booking is available with almosafer.
Since a codeshare agreement is one way to expand services to more destinations, Pakistan International Airlines has partnered with the below airlines:
Hand and Checked Baggage Size Allowed
Class of Travel |
Domestic |
International |
Economy |
07 KG MAX (38L, 22W & 55H) 115 cms |
07 KG MAX (38L, 22W & 55H) 115 cms |
Executive / Business |
12 KG MAX 01pc 07 KG (38L, 22W & 55H)115 cms & One small Brief Case 05 KG |
12 KG MAX 01pc 07 KG (38L, 22W & 55H)115 cms & One small Brief Case 05 KG |
The option of online check-in is not available for PIA flights. Passengers without check-in baggage, however, can pick up their boarding passes at the airport 72 hours prior to their travel.
Yes, Pakistan International Airlines allows web check-in.
Yes, Pakistan International Airlines offers online seat selection at a nominal fee or free. It depends on your flight booking.
The total number of routes serviced by Pakistan International Airlines is 196.
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