KHI - IST

$246 Find Cheap Flights from Karachi to Istanbul Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$386
Overall average: $388
Air Arabia
Tue 3/10Tue 4/21
KHI - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$617
Typical prices: $378-$456
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/1Sat 4/11
KHI - IST • Non-stop
When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Karachi to Istanbul (KHI-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Karachi to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Karachi to Istanbul

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Apr 21
Air Arabia Logo
3:00 am - 6:00 pm
KHI
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IST
17h 00m1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
2:10 pm - 4:20 pm
IST
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KHI
24h 10m1 stop
$386Air Arabia
Thu, Feb 12 - Sat, Feb 21
Air Arabia Logo
3:00 am - 1:50 pm
KHI
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IST
12h 50m1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
2:35 pm - 2:10 am
IST
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KHI
9h 35m1 stop
$393Air Arabia
Sun, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 10
Air Arabia Logo
3:00 am - 1:50 pm
KHI
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IST
12h 50m1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
2:35 pm - 9:50 am
IST
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KHI
17h 15m1 stop
$397Air Arabia
Tue, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 14
Air Arabia Logo
4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
KHI
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IST
27h 15m1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
6:45 pm - 9:50 am
IST
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KHI
13h 05m1 stop
$407Air Arabia
Thu, Jan 22 - Fri, Jan 30
Air Arabia Logo
3:00 am - 1:50 pm
KHI
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IST
12h 50m1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
6:45 pm - 9:50 am
IST
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KHI
13h 05m1 stop
$413Air Arabia
Tue, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 13
Air Arabia Logo
4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
KHI
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IST
27h 15m1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
2:35 pm - 2:10 am
IST
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KHI
9h 35m1 stop
$417Air Arabia
Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 23
Gulf Air Logo
8:05 pm - 5:20 am
KHI
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IST
11h 15m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
4:20 pm - 7:05 pm
IST
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KHI
24h 45m1 stop
$426Gulf Air
Sat, Apr 25 - Sun, May 10
Etihad Airways Logo
5:20 am - 1:05 pm
KHI
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IST
9h 45m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 5:25 am
IST
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KHI
13h 15m1 stop
$428Etihad Airways
Sat, Apr 25 - Sun, May 10
Gulf Air Logo
6:50 am - 4:55 am
KHI
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IST
24h 05m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
4:05 pm - 7:15 pm
IST
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KHI
25h 10m1 stop
$429Gulf Air
Fri, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 24
Etihad Airways Logo
5:20 am - 1:05 pm
KHI
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IST
9h 45m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 2:50 am
IST
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KHI
10h 40m1 stop
$430Etihad Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Karachi to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Karachi to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Karachi to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Karachi to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Istanbul Airport on a Saturday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Karachi, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Karachi to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Karachi to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Karachi to Istanbul Airport is July, where tickets cost $383 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $473 and $436 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Karachi to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Karachi to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Karachi to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$246
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Karachi to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Karachi to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Karachi to Istanbul Airport flights

  • Are there layover option for flights operating between KHI and IST?

    When traveling from KHI to IST Airport, there are many possibilities for layovers. However, the airline you'll be flying with determines which airport you'll have a layover. For instance, Dubai International Airport serves as the layover location for all Emirates Airlines. Similar to this, since Sharjah International Airport serves as Air Arabia primary hub, you will almost certainly have a layover there if you fly with them.

  • Can I access KHI using public transportation?

    Unfortunately, public transportation available from Karachi city center to Karachi International Airport. Buses operating between this route take approximately 46min to get to the airport. Alternatively, you can opt for a taxi which is a convenient option for getting from the city center to the airport. As an alternative, you can select a rental automobile from one of the established car rental companies.

  • Are there any hotels to stay at near IST?

    There are various hotels where you can seek accommodation upon your arrival at Istanbul International Airport. If you land late at IST, you should consider staying at YOTEL Istanbul Airport hotel located in the landslide area. As a result, you won’t have to go through the night hassle.

  • What can I do at IST airport?

    You can do multiple things at IST if you have some time. The airport features multiple amenities including art galleries located at the Domestic Terminal. Nonetheless, you can grab a meal at one of the many cafes and restaurants if you are feeling hungry.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Karachi to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Karachi to Istanbul Airport was $246 for a one-way ticket and $386 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Karachi and Istanbul Airport?

    A passport is required to fly from Karachi to Istanbul Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Karachi to Istanbul Airport?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Karachi to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Karachi to Istanbul Airport?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Karachi and Istanbul Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Karachi to Istanbul Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Karachi to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Karachi to Istanbul, Emirates or Air Arabia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Karachi to Istanbul are Emirates and Air Arabia. With an average price for the route of $437 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Air Arabia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $403 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Karachi to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Karachi to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Karachi to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Karachi is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Karachi to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Karachi with another airline. Booking your flights between Karachi and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Karachi to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Karachi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Karachi to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $469 or less one-way and $1,241 or less round-trip.
  • There are multiple airports in Karachi that you can fly out to Istanbul. However, Jinnah International Airport (KHI) is the major airport operating between Karachi and Istanbul route. In addition to hosting about 20 airlines, it serves as the hub for Airblue, Shaheen Air and Pakistan International Airways. Nonetheless, it has capabilities for processing cargo as well as for overhauling airplanes.
  • If you intend to leave your car at Jinnah International Airport (KHI), consider the off-site parking lots rather than those found inside the airport. The charges at the off-site parking lots will often be less expensive than those at the airport parking lots. However, if you want to park long term and need a secure parking lot, you will find exceptional parking spaces at Jinnah Terminal Complex. Note, that the charges varry depending on how long you park.
  • When arriving in Istanbul through Istanbul International Airport (IST) and are looking for a place to relax after the long flight, there are several lounges at your disposal offering excellent services. ISG Lounge, Turkish Airlines Lounge and Türk Hava Yolları Miles & Smiles Lounge located at the airport’s terminals are the most popular lounges in IST. These lounges offer have different regulations so ensure to confirm with your airline before booking for these services.
  • If you are in a hurry to get to your destination in Istanbul from IST, consider taking a taxi, or a car rental from the airport. This is the fastest and most efficient means of transport when traveling to Istanbul city center compared to public transit. With taxis, you can get to Istanbul cityu center in apprximately 45min.
  • Passengers traveling with kids from Karachi to Istanbul will have access to exceptional interactive kids play ground facilities located at the departure gates in IST. Passengers can access these services at no cost.

Prefer to fly direct from Karachi to Istanbul Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl to Istanbul

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

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Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Karachi to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Karachi to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Karachi to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3434 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
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I take emirates because of direct flights Otherwise no Cabin crew niot friendly and never friendly across the airlines Planes old inside not renewd .. this is not an issue The issue is the poor service

4.0 OkayAlaa, Oct 2025
DXB - CDG
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I take emirates because of direct flights Otherwise no Cabin crew niot friendly and never friendly across the airlines Planes old inside not renewd .. this is not an issue The issue is the poor service

Super flight. On time departure and arrival. Very good service. Luggage arrival at DXB was a little delayed but you can’t have everything the very best :)

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

The flight from Beijing to Dubai was good. The flight from Dubai to Barcelona was excellent because of the staff on board.

One of the female staff from the cabin crew, forgot to ask us about what we want to drink and focused more on other specific people rather than treating everyone politely. I asked her about the drinks to which she said oh I forgot.

Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

We arrived in line for check in at 6:15 p.m. but did not check in until 8:00 p.m. The line for economy check in was very long, and all of the desks 03-13 were not open, although most of them opened sporadically. The crew on board were very nice and helpful, friendly and kind. It has been many years since we flew Emirates (at least 17 years), and we notice that foot rests are no longer available in economy, but we were lucky enough to fly in the upper deck and appreciate your opening some of your flights to economy passengers in the upper deck. We will definitely fly on emirates more often! Thank you.

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

Excellent service. The personal adaptation of menus and the individual timing of service of them is fantastic.

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Good. It would be great if comfort seats were available

The flight was operated by IndiGo and not Qatar, which is a budget airline from India. Nevertheless, the flight was uneventful.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

It was excellent in all respects. I don’t think it needs any improvement

The seats were uncomfortable. The service was poor. We bought internet for my family and myself and it didn’t work. The charger for our phone didn’t work. The service seemed like they were tired and exhausted and seemed a bit upset. It was not a good flight. Our flight from miami to Qatar was great but from Qatar to Tokyo was simply awful

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

There was not enough food for everybody. Some dishes were missing.

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

Poor boarding with incorrect gate numbers. Poor service they told me to throw away brand new water bottles. Poor immigration officers most likely American who hates Muslims. Poor service in the plane with no Urdu language sign posted anywhere. Horrible seats with no comfort at all they think people traveling in economy are animals. Slow food and water services. Slow baggage arrival.

Very delayed and uncomfortable seats. Nothing written in Urdu for Pakistanis. Tons of Pakistanis use the airline they should ensure the airline is accommodating them properly.

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

I was charged $604 for a bag that weighed 17 kg. I was given three different prices until they landed on the most expensive one and didn't budge a penny. It's ironic and a bit enraging because the total cost of my ticket was $468. I've traveled the world and never experienced these kind of prices for only one piece of checked luggage.

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.

Will never book any flight from Kayak and will never travel ithad airline

In Colombo when I-drop my baggage Sri Lanka air line crew not polite way talk very rude

Same problem place in the middle so small Im 1,85 m so not good 👍

The WiFi was not compatible on both my phones (Vivo Y30 5g and Samsung Galaxy A32) with up-to-date android software.

flight was full and folks coming from Dubai all wear this strong perfume (OUD) which is annoying. Also, not sure why but these fools all stand up and get ready to bail once the plane stops. they seem to all run for the door which is funny AF. Plane was a 2 4 2 configuration and kind of an older plane with USB connection. Food wasn't that great either. Not sure i'd take this airline again since i have no plans on going to Istanbul again. Emirates is definitely better if you want to go from US to DXB,

I had ordered gluten free vegetarian but I got chicken instead. I wasn’t able to eat the meal. It’s hard not having food to eat when it’s an international flight. I don’t want to complain but when it’s a 14 hours flight. It would be nice to have something to eat.

Amazing service on board in business class. The lounges are also great. The inflight entertainment could do with a larger selection and the food choices more but overall, very pleased.

Horrible, hated every part of it. They do not have business class- just tried to make one row. Boarding was a mess- felt like hungry people fighting for food. Will never ever travel in Indigo

Overall it was good. Food was bad. I ordered gluten free vegetarian meal. But I got gluten free chicken for my long flight from Seattle to Istanbul. I don’t eat any kind of meat. Second meal I got eggplant with meat which I couldn’t eat. I don’t understand why we can’t get gluten free vegetarian meal for a 12 hour flight. I eat the bread and that was it.

So boarding is a little slow when you fly 787 but on the 777 the business class had its own entrance. The entertainment can be a little bit more up to date Other than that it was a great experience food and service was great

I paid $150 to upgrade to this seat. My exit row seat had ample leg room BUT the collapsable table was broken so my food tray and drinks slid over to my lap, the screen malfunctioned.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

Very bad this airline changes my schedule date of travel and get me stranded in Istanbul for three days, paid for only one day hotel accommodation with only one breakfast and i had to pay for lunches ,and dinners and hotel accommodations for the two and half days

Bad confort, bad seat take advantage of the political conflict to double the price

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

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