Karachi travel guide

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You're Going to Love Karachi

With 11.62 million inhabitants, Karachi is the most populous city in Pakistan. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Karachi has to offer.

When to visit Karachi

Karachi in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8633
1 night at 3-star hotel
Karachi in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8633
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Karachi in June, when the average temperature is 31 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 18 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Karachi, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Karachi

Plane

When flying to Karachi, you’ll arrive at Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl (KHI), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Karachi from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 12h 45m.

Plane

When flying to Karachi, you’ll arrive at Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl (KHI), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Karachi from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 12h 45m.

Airports near Karachi

Airlines serving Karachi

KLM
Good (1,347 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,907 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,506 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,664 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,857 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,201 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,232 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (791 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (894 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (301 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,440 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (436 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (371 reviews)
Air China
Good (167 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (631 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (239 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (517 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (734 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (294 reviews)
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Where to stay in Karachi

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,273 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 7,731 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Karachi

Most booked hotels in Karachi

Avari Towers Karachi
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,146+
Mövenpick Hotel Karachi
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
₹ 12,580+
Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi
5 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
₹ 12,770+
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Karachi Airport Hotel
5 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
₹ 10,204+

Hiring a car in Karachi

Expect to pay ₹ 75 per litre in Karachi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 902 and ₹ 1,202. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Karachi, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 75 per litre in Karachi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 902 and ₹ 1,202. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Karachi, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.