Direct PIA flight ticket from Lahore to Manchester costs more than Rs 1.5 lakh.
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to launch its direct Lahore-Manchester service from July 3, expanding its footprint in the UK market after a long hiatus.
The airline set a one-way economy class fare of Rs 155,000, offering passengers a new option for non-stop travel between Pakistan and England.
The new route will officially begin operations from July 3, with PIA using its Boeing 777 aircraft on the service. The Manchester route is the latest addition to PIA’s growing UK operations.
Earlier this year, the airline resumed direct flights between Lahore and London on March 30, signaling a renewed focus on rebuilding and expanding its presence in one of its most important international markets.
A PIA spokesperson said the airline continues efforts to increase flight frequency and destinations in the UK, where a large Pakistani diaspora relies on direct air connections for business, tourism and family travel. The launch of the Lahore-Manchester service is expected to provide travel convenience and greater connectivity for passengers traveling between Pakistan and Northern England.
The move is part of PIA’s broader strategy to expand its international route network and capitalize on the growing demand for direct flights between Pakistan and key overseas destinations.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has re-established its presence in the UK after more than 5 years of being banned from flying to one of its most important overseas markets. The return of the airline follows a series of aviation reforms and safety upgrades aimed at restoring international confidence in Pakistan’s civil aviation sector.
The suspension dates back to 2020, when the Karachi crash killed 97 people and triggered intense scrutiny of the country’s aviation standards. Subsequent investigations uncovered serious irregularities in pilot licensing, leading regulators in the UK, Europe and other jurisdictions to impose sanctions on the national carrier.
Pakistan’s aviation authorities launched wide-ranging reforms, including stricter regulatory oversight, pilot credentialing, and improvements to safety compliance procedures. After years of audits and corrective measures, European regulators lifted restrictions on PIA at the end of 2024, allowing the airline to resume flights to the continent.
The UK followed suit after reviewing Pakistan’s progress on aviation safety standards in 2025. With the required approvals, PIA resumed direct flights to the UK in October 2025, resuming services between Islamabad and Manchester using Boeing 777 aircraft.
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