Pakistan International Airlines Resumes Toronto–Karachi Nonstop Service

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) restored direct Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Karachi Jinnah (KHI) service on March 3, 2026, operating 3× weekly. The route had been suspended in 2022 following PIA's European airspace restrictions; its return marks a significant improvement for Pakistani-Canadians who previously had to connect through Doha, Dubai, Istanbul, or Islamabad.

Route Details

• Route: Toronto (YYZ) → Karachi (KHI) — nonstop
• Frequency: 3× weekly (Monday, Thursday, Saturday)
• Aircraft: Boeing 777-200ER
• Flight time: approximately 14 hours 30 minutes
• Connection: Karachi to Lahore and Islamabad available via PIA domestic on same ticket

Fare Comparison

Launch economy fares on PIA's new YYZ–KHI service are running CAD $980–$1,150 round trip, making them price-competitive with one-stop options via Emirates or Qatar. Business class on PIA's 777 cabin is available from CAD $2,800–$3,200 round trip — a lower entry point than any Gulf carrier on this routing.

For travellers continuing to Lahore or Islamabad, PIA domestic connections from Karachi are tight but feasible on the same booking. Travellers connecting to Lahore (LHE) specifically may still prefer the Toronto–Lahore routing via Gulf carriers which offer more convenient timings.