KARACHI: Heavy rain in Karachi disrupted flight operations at Jinnah International Airport on Tuesday, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) said.
According to PCAA spokesperson Saifullah Khan, several flights were delayed or cancelled due to bad weather.
Among the affected flights was PIA’s Karachi to Lahore flight PK-304, scheduled for 2pm, which was delayed until 5pm. PIA flights from Karachi to Quetta and Sukkur were cancelled, while the Karachi to Islamabad flight departed with a one-hour delay.
PIA also confirmed in a statement that its flight operations were affected in both Karachi and Islamabad due to heavy rain and strong winds. The airline said passengers should contact the PIA call centre at 111-786-786 for updated flight information.
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International flights were also hit, with a FlyDubai service from Dubai to Karachi diverted to Multan. Meanwhile, Fly Jinnah’s Peshawar to Karachi flight was delayed by two hours.
Affected Flights
| Airline | Route | Flight No. | Scheduled Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIA | Karachi → Lahore | PK-304 | 2:00 PM | Delayed till 5:00 PM |
| PIA | Karachi → Quetta | — | — | Cancelled |
| PIA | Karachi → Sukkur | — | — | Cancelled |
| PIA | Karachi → Islamabad | — | 5:00 PM | 1-hour delay |
| FlyDubai | Dubai → Karachi | — | — | Diverted to Multan |
| Fly Jinnah | Peshawar → Karachi | — | — | 2-hour delay |
