How to Plan a Trip to Karachi
The complete 2026 guide — flights, hotels, things to do and airport transfers, all in one place. Everything a first-time visitor to Pakistan needs.
Your 4-step Karachi plan
Step 1 — Book flights to KHI
Jinnah International Airport (KHI) is the main gateway to Karachi. Compare fares across major airlines and OTAs before locking a date.
See flight deals to KHIStep 2 — Pick a neighborhood
Base yourself in Quaid-e-Azam Mausoleum for the best first-time visit — Mausoleum of Pakistan's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1948).
Where to stay in KarachiStep 3 — Plan your itinerary
Start with Quaid-e-Azam Mausoleum, then build outward. Most first-time visitors need 3-5 days to see the highlights of Karachi.
Things to do in KarachiStep 4 — Sort your airport transfer
Careem (Pakistan's Uber) is PKR 800–1,500 (€2.50–5) and takes 30–60 min. Pre-book a private transfer for stress-free arrival.
KHI arrival guideBefore you book — visa check
Pakistan e-visa available for 192+ nationalities at visa.nadra.gov.pk. Standard tourist visa $35 single entry 30 days. Note: travel advisories from Western governments — consult before traveling.