Cheap flights from Shanghai to Karachi from £383

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2 stops
Mon, Jun 1
Shanghai SHAKarachi KHI
£383
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Tue, May 26
Shanghai PVGKarachi KHI
£409
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Sat, May 30
Shanghai PVGKarachi KHI
£458
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Tue, May 26
Shanghai PVGKarachi KHI
£458
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Sun, May 31
Shanghai PVGKarachi KHI
£458
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Fri, May 29
Shanghai PVGKarachi KHI
£458
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Tue, May 26 – Sun, May 31
Shanghai PVGKarachi KHI
£812
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Tue, May 26 – Sun, May 31
Shanghai PVGKarachi KHI
£853
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Tue, May 26 – Sun, May 31
Shanghai PVGKarachi KHI
£861
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Sat, May 30 – Tue, Jun 2
Shanghai PVGKarachi KHI
£884
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Thu, May 28 – Sun, May 31
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£888
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How much do flights to Karachi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£383

Cheapest round-trip

£812

Average round-trip

£1,251

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

China Eastern Airlines

Getting from Karachi airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Budget travelers often choose public buses.

Karachi is served by Jinnah International Airport (KHI), located approximately 15 km east of the city center. As Pakistan's largest city and main commercial hub, Karachi offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours. The airport operates 24 hours, though public transport options are more limited during late night hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-60 min

Rs 1,500-Rs 2,500 (PKR 1,500–2,500 (approx. USD 5–9); metered fare)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

reliable door-to-door service

25-60 min

Rs 800-Rs 1,800 (PKR 800–1,800 (approx. USD 3–6); app-based pricing)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget-conscious travelers

25-60 min

Rs 800-Rs 1,800 (PKR 800–1,800 (approx. USD 3–6); app-based pricing)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

international travelers

45-90 min

Rs 30-Rs 50 (PKR 30–50 (approx. USD 0.10–0.20))

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

25-60 min

Rs 3,000-Rs 6,000 (PKR 3,000–6,000 (approx. USD 11–21); fixed rate)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

25-60 min

Rs 5,000-Rs 15,000 (PKR 5,000–15,000/day (approx. USD 18–54); varies by vehicle)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and independence

Notes:

  • Prices in PKR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Karachi can be extremely heavy, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Journey times may double during peak periods.
  • Ride-hailing apps (Careem, Uber) are widely used and generally considered safe. Download the app before arrival.
  • Yellow cabs at the airport have fixed rates displayed; negotiate or confirm the fare before departure.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Karachi

Depart from
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Jinnah International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Karachi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Thai AirwaysTHATGNo
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Air ArabiaABYG9No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Karachi

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January25°C16°C
February27°C19°C
March30°C22°C
April33°C25°C
May34°C27°C
June34°C28°C
July32°C28°C
August30°C27°C
September31°C26°C
October33°C26°C
November31°C22°C
December27°C18°C
Hottest Month
34°C
May
Coldest month
16°C
January
Sunny days
351
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
32°C27°C
23 May
32°C28°C
Sunday
17 May
32°C27°C
24 May
31°C28°C
Monday
18 May
31°C27°C
25 May
32°C27°C
Tuesday
19 May
85%
32°C28°C
26 May
32°C28°C
Wednesday
20 May
31°C27°C
27 May
32°C28°C
Thursday
21 May
31°C28°C
28 May
32°C28°C
Friday
22 May
31°C28°C
29 May
32°C28°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Karachi. The most popular airlines for this route are China Eastern Airlines, Thai Airways, Spring Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Air Arabia. Shanghai and Karachi have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
What are the most popular routes to and from Karachi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Karachi and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Islamabad, Lahore, Dubai, Riyadh, Medina, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Jeddah, Dammam, Muscat, Istanbul, Doha, Dublin, Lisbon, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Barcelona.
Which airports are there in Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
What airports are near Karachi?
The main airport in Karachi is Jinnah International. It is also served by Jinnah International.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Karachi?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Karachi with China Eastern Airlines, Thai Airways, Spring Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Karachi?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Karachi, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Shanghai and Karachi?
Traveling between Shanghai and Karachi, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan
How many airports are there near Karachi?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Karachi depart?
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What time do flights between Shanghai and Karachi depart?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Karachi arrive?

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