Private airline Fly Jinnah has launched direct flights from Karachi to Dammam, according to details on Thursday. The airline has expanded its international network.
A special ceremony was held at Karachi airport to mark the launch of the new route. Officials from the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) and the Airport Security Force (ASF) attended the event.
Fly Jinnah Karachi Dammam flights
More than 160 passengers travelled on the airline’s first flight to Dammam. Fly Jinnah will operate the route using Airbus A320 aircraft.
The airline also said it plans to buy narrow body aircraft for its future flight operations to London and other European destinations.
Earlier, Fly Jinnah announced a new international route between Islamabad and Muscat, Oman.
According to the airline, it will begin its first non stop flight between Islamabad and Muscat on May 10.
The route will initially operate two flights a week on Fridays and Sundays.
A spokesperson for the airline said the launch of its third international route to Muscat reflects its commitment to providing affordable air travel for passengers in Pakistan and abroad.
Fly Jinnah Lahore-Islamabad flight
Previously, in April, Defence and Aviation Minister Khawaja Asif announced the return of Fly Jinnah’s domestic flight operations after a suspension of nearly five years.
In a post on X, he said the airline would start two daily flights between Lahore and Islamabad from May 1, 2026.
“Congratulations Pakistan on another milestone achievement in Aviation sector. After a long suspension of about 5 years, Fly Jinnah is starting Double Daily flights between Lahore and- Islamabad from 01 May 2026,” he said.
“t will a great relief for all commuters particularly Lawyers, Businessmen, Patients and elderly people. The commencement of these flights will also support Government austerity measures in terms of Fuel saving and road traffic in addition to time saving for professionals,” he added further.
Congratulations Pakistan on another milestone achievement in Aviation sector. After a long suspension of about 5 years, Fly Jinnah is starting Double Daily flights between Lahore and- Islamabad from 01 May 2026.
It will a great relief for all commuters particularly Lawyers,…— Khawaja M. Asif (@KhawajaMAsif) April 22, 2026
He said the service would make travel easier for passengers, especially lawyers, business people, patients, and elderly travellers.
