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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will resume direct flights between Birmingham Airport and Islamabad on 1 December 2026, operating three times a week. The return restores a direct connection between the Midlands and Pakistan, giving passengers a way to travel without changing planes.
The Boeing 777 service will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. It is particularly welcome news for the West Midlands' Pakistani community, with more than 320,000 people of Pakistani heritage living in the region.
Birmingham Airport reported that more than 178,000 two-way passengers travelled between Birmingham and Pakistan in 2025. Without a direct service, passengers have had to use connecting flights through other airports.
The route is particularly important for the Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) market, which accounts for a significant share of travel between the UK and Pakistan. PIA's return gives families, students and other travellers across the Midlands a more convenient way to reach Islamabad.
The Birmingham service is part of PIA's wider return to the UK, after the lifting of restrictions that had barred Pakistani airlines from UK services since 2020. The airline resumed flights to Manchester in October 2025 and returned to London Heathrow in 2026.
PIA has also set out plans to expand its UK operations, with a reported target of 23 weekly flights between Pakistan and the UK. The Birmingham route adds another important connection to its network.
PIA will operate three flights a week in each direction, initially using a Boeing 777 aircraft.
|
Flight number |
Route |
Departure |
Arrival |
|
PK791 |
Islamabad (ISB) – Birmingham (BHX) |
12:15 |
16:00 |
|
PK792 |
Birmingham (BHX) – Islamabad (ISB) |
18:30 |
07:15 (next day) |
Operating days: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
First flight: 1 December 2026.
All times are local. Flight schedules, operating days and aircraft are subject to change. Check your booking confirmation for the latest details before travelling.
The restored service gives passengers across Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Wolverhampton and surrounding areas a direct way to travel to Islamabad.
Passengers relying on indirect flights have had to change planes at another airport before continuing their journey. The new service removes that connection, making travel simpler for families visiting relatives, students returning home and people travelling between the two countries for business.
It also gives Midlands passengers another departure option alongside PIA's services from London Heathrow and Manchester. Travellers can compare departure airports to find suitable flight times and fares for their dates.
Before travelling, check the latest GOV.UK foreign travel advice for Pakistan for entry requirements, visa information and safety guidance.
Planning a trip to Pakistan? PIA's return to Birmingham gives Midlands travellers a way to reach Islamabad without changing planes.
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Flight schedules and aircraft are subject to change. Confirm the latest details with the airline before booking or travelling.
