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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Karachi and Istanbul Airport.

Flights from Karachi to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl (KHI) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Karachi to Istanbul Airport.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 457 round-trip via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), compared to C$ 942 for direct.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Pegasus Airlines and Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

One-stop flights from Karachi to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Sharjah (SHJ) – 4% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Karachi to Istanbul Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 579 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 633, a difference of C$ 54. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Karachi to Istanbul Airport route, 53% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 54 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Karachi to Istanbul Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Kapaliçarşi, and Sultan Ahmet Camii. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Karachi to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 am and lands at 12:07 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:45 am and lands at 4:02 pm.

The flight takes about 6h 17m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 11% above the route average of C$ 605. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Karachi to Istanbul Airport takes 6h 17m, covering 6,389 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 537 to C$ 2,692. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Karachi to Istanbul Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 427, which is 12% above the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Karachi to Istanbul Airport flights. 47% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 03m, compared with 10h 34m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 11h 20m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Istanbul Airport is 2 hours behind Karachi (Turkey Time vs Pakistan Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Karachi to Istanbul Airport range from C$ 548 to C$ 685, with an average of C$ 605 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 548 counts as a good deal.