Guide · Updated 30 Sept 2026
Best time to book cheap flights to Pakistan
Month-by-month guide to fares from the UK to Pakistan, when to book for Eid, weddings and summer holidays, and how far ahead to buy.
How far ahead to book
- For normal travel dates, six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot. Earlier than that the airlines have not released their cheapest seats; later than that the cheap fare classes are gone.
- For Eid, Christmas and the UK summer holidays, book three to four months ahead. Direct PIA and British Airways flights sell out first.
Cheapest months
- Late January to mid March: the lowest fares of the year, once the winter wedding season and Christmas returns are over.
- September to November: the second cheapest window, with pleasant weather across Punjab and the north.
Most expensive periods
- The two weeks before Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, and the week after.
- Mid July to the end of August, when UK schools are out.
- The ten days before Christmas. Flying on or after 26 December is usually £100 to £200 cheaper.
Ways to pay less
- Fly midweek. Tuesday and Wednesday departures are usually the cheapest.
- Be flexible on the airport. Manchester and Birmingham are often cheaper than Heathrow for one-stop flights; Heathrow wins for direct PIA fares, and Gatwick for direct British Airways flights to Islamabad.
- Consider a one-stop airline. Turkish Airlines, Gulf Air and Qatar Airways are often £100 or more cheaper than direct flights, and the baggage allowance is the same or better.
- Ask us. Agency fares are not always advertised, and we can hold seats with a deposit while you decide.
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