British Airways to resume Pakistan flights from August 14

The airline today said it would start direct flights three times a week to and from Heathrow Airport and Islamabad.

British Airways on Thursday announced it will resume flight operations to Pakistan from the UK, signalling the continued importance of ties between the two countries.

In a statement issued today by the British High Commission in Islamabad, the airline said it would start direct flights three times a week to and from Heathrow Airport and Islamabad.

“The first flight will land in Islamabad on 14 August, and will be taking extra precautionary measures for the safety of its crew and passengers,” the airline said.

It added that extra measures were in place to ensure travellers stay safe from COVID-19.

Highlighting the importance of the development for UK-Pakistan ties, British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner CMG, said: “The resumption of British Airways direct flights is a big boost for the hundreds of thousands of travellers who travel regularly between our two great nations, many who have had their travel plans disrupted by the pandemic.”

Turner thanked the Pakistani government, British Airways and his team who have worked hard to deliver this welcome news.

“We are pleased to once again provide a service between Pakistan and the UK, Moran Birger, Head of Sales, Asia Pacific and the Middle East at British Airways, said.

“We know many of our customers in both countries have been waiting to be reunited with friends and family. We look forward to welcoming them back onboard.”

British Airways direct flights restarted in June 2019 after a break of 10 years. The carrier first flew to Islamabad in 1976.

From London Heathrow the flights will be on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, departing at 20:30 and arriving in Islamabad at 04:20. From Islamabad flights will be on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, departing at 06:15 and arriving in London at 15:00.