Karachi (KHI) to Birmingham (BHX) is a 6,427 km journey. There is no nonstop flight on this pair at the moment. The practical options are one-stop itineraries via Dubai or Doha or Istanbul, which typically take 11h 55m to 12h 10m door to door including the connection. SafirAvia issues tickets on all of these airlines on our own IATA accreditation and sends you options in writing. We do not publish fares on this page because they change several times a day; send your dates for today's price.
Birmingham is currently 4 hours behind of Karachi. Arriving passengers should plan for jet lag on the first day.
How to fly Karachi to Birmingham
| Routing | Typical carriers | Door-to-door (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| via Dubai | Emirates / flydubai | about 12h 10m |
| via Doha | Qatar Airways | about 12h 20m |
| via Istanbul | Turkish Airlines | about 11h 55m |
Estimates assume a 2–3 hour connection; actual times depend on the schedule on your date. Through-ticketed itineraries on one airline check bags to the final destination and protect you if the first flight is late.
Visa and documents
Visa for Pakistani passport holders (United Kingdom): Visa required before travel. Visa required before travel; Pakistani nationals are visa nationals and must apply for a UK Standard Visitor visa in advance. The UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) does NOT apply to Pakistani passport holders and does not replace the visa requirement.
- Limited exemption for visa-free direct airside transit in some cases — confirm before booking connecting flights
- As of September 2026
Rules change; confirmed again with you before ticketing. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Best time to book
The UK–Pakistan corridor peaks in July–August, the Christmas–New Year fortnight and around Eid. Seats for December travel sell from September; summer seats from March. Shoulder months (February–March, October–November) have the most availability.
Departing from Karachi
Jinnah International Airport is Pakistan's largest and busiest gateway with the most nonstop international destinations. It is roughly 20 km from Saddar; late-night departures are common, so plan the drive around Sharea Faisal traffic.
Serves: Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Mirpurkhas.
Arriving in Birmingham
Birmingham Airport serves the West Midlands' large British-Pakistani community; there is currently no nonstop flight to Pakistan, so journeys connect through Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi or Istanbul.
Distance and times are computed from airport coordinates (OurAirports) and typical cruise speeds; airline and visa data checked 2026-09-18.