PIA Expands International Routes with New Weekly Flight

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will start a weekly Karachi to Riyadh flight from January 2, 2026, strengthening its connection with Saudi Arabia.

The national airline already operates flights to Riyadh from Islamabad and Lahore.

PIA Karachi-Riyadh Weekly Flight Schedule:

Flight time: 3 hours 5 minutes

Flight PK729 (Karachi to Riyadh)

Departure: Friday, 8:45 PM from Karachi

Arrival: Friday, 10:45 PM in Riyadh

Aircraft: Airbus A320

Flight time: 4 hours

Flight PK730 (Riyadh to Karachi)

Departure: Saturday, 12:05 AM from Riyadh

Arrival: Saturday, 5:10 AM in Karachi

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PIA officials said the new route aims to help business travelers, expatriate workers, and families traveling between Karachi and the Saudi capital. The airline continues to expand its international network to improve connectivity and serve passengers better.