Abu Dhabi to Karachi (AUH–KHI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
EY298+1
EY Etihad
320
2:20 AM
+04
5:40 AM
PKT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY292+1
EY Etihad
320
7:55 AM
+04
11:10 AM
PKT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY294+1
EY Etihad
77W
3:01 PM
+04 TPIER
6:21 PM
PKT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS8146cs
MS Egyptair
789
3:30 PM
+04 TPIER
6:40 PM
PKT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY296+1
EY Etihad
321
10:50 PM
+04 TPIER
1:55 AM+1
PKT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS8148cs
MS Egyptair
321
4:55 AM
PKT TM
6:20 AM
+04
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY297+1
EY Etihad
320
5:25 AM
PKT TM
6:35 AM
+04
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY299+1
EY Etihad
320
6:35 AM
PKT TM
7:45 AM
+04
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY293+1
EY Etihad
320
12:05 PM
PKT
1:15 PM
+04
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY295+1
EY Etihad
77W
9:35 PM
PKT TM
10:40 PM
+04
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Abu Dhabi to Karachi
1 carrier, 35 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 786 mi 2h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 22 1-stop hubs

AUH–KHI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 786 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–KHI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways Also: MS 28 320, 321, 77W 2h05-2h20 MS
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – EY
321 Airbus A321 – EY
77W Boeing 777-300ER – EY
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – MS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to KHI direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to KHI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
817
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Karachi from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Jinnah International Airport.
Metric AUH→KHI DXB→KHI SHJ→KHI
Distance from AUH 72 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 1
Weekly flights 35 88 21
Flight time 2h 5m 2h 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Jinnah International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Karachi is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · KHI: PKT

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 7:00 PM in Karachi.
Distance & Flight Time
786 mi / 1,265 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m to 2h 20m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders must obtain a visa before traveling to Pakistan. An eVisa is available through the Pakistan Online Visa System for tourism and business. Processing takes 7 to 10 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank pages.

Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

AUH–KHI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Karachi route.
Route details
Distance786 mi / 1,265 km
Flight time2h 5m to 2h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: AUH
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: KHI
IATA / ICAOKHI / OPKC
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Passengers/yr6.7M
Elevation100 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to KHI flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Jinnah International Airport take approximately 2h 5m to 2h 20m. The route covers 786 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Etihad Airways. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from AUH to KHI. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LYP, DAC, DXB, MED, PEW, DMM, SKT, DOH, MUX, LHE, MCT, JED, RUH, AMM, ISB, BAH, IST, SAW, KUL, BKK, ADD and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Karachi is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from KHI to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB and SHJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to KHI

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Jinnah International Airport (KHI) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

AUH to KHI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to KHI ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 786 miles (1,265 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via LYP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ).