Flying to Europe with PIA
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Europe is an exciting destination for many people who love to travel, not only from Asia, but from other parts of the world as well. If you are in Pakistan and would like to visit some popular European destinations, then a good option is to start looking for flights on Pakistan International Airlines or PIA.
The national airline of Pakistan, PIA has a number of flights that take you to three major airports in the United Kingdom – London, Birmingham, and Manchester. The advantage of the Europe-bound traveler is that you can begin your Europe tour from any of these cities and then travel to anywhere in Europe from these destinations. It makes it very easy for you to plan a summer tour to the great continent of Europe. If you want to explore the United Kingdom, then all these three destinations that PIA flies to have a lot for any enthusiastic tourist.
If business travel is your objective, then PIA business class will take you to Europe while you enjoy comfort and luxury and you will feel none of the pain of long flights.
Read on to explore more about what you can do in the European destinations that PIA flies to and other details.
Guide to European Destinations Where PIA Flies
Birmingham
England’s West Midlands area has a city named Birmingham. It is a city that has many landmarks from the age of Industrial Revolution, and is a must-visit for people who want to know more about 18th-century history. Birmingham was a manufacturing hub in the 18th century. The city also has an extensive network of canals, many of which begin from the Sherborne Wharf and you can find many nice cafes and pubs in this area to have a cuppa or a beer and relax. Art enthusiasts can visit the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery which has many pre-Raphaelite works of art on display.
London
Tourists and everyone else know about London, which is the capital of Britain and the United Kingdom. It is a very old city with history dating back to when Romans had ruled a large part of the region. Tourist attractions include the Houses of Parliament, the famous ‘Big Ben’ clock tower, and the Westminster Abbey, which has crowned many British kings and queens, including the present queen. If you cross the river Thames, you can go on a ride on the London Eye observation wheel to get beautiful views of the entire city and the cultural complex in the South Bank of London. There is much to see and do in this bustling city.
Manchester
Another industrial city in the northwest region of England is Manchester. It was once a powerhouse for the clothing industry. There is an 18th-century canal system and visitors can find out about the city’s history and why it is known as the textile hub at the interactive Museum of Science & Industry. The Salford Quays dockyards have been revamped and now have the Daniel Libeskind-designed Imperial War Museum North and the Lowry cultural center. There is a lot you can do in this city as well, if you travel on leisure or work.
Flying PIA Routes to Birmingham, London, and Manchester
As per the airline schedule of May 2019, these are some of the flights that operate between the following destinations:
From Pakistan to Birmingham
The only flights from Pakistan to Birmingham airport in United Kingdom ply between Islamabad and Birmingham. Lahore and Karachi do not have direct flights, and if you need to fly from there, you would first need a connecting flight to Islamabad and then fly to Birmingham. Remember to plan your trip and book flights on Cleartrip accordingly.
Islamabad and Birmingham are connected by three flights in a week on Saturdays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
From Pakistan to London
Between Karachi and London, there are two flights per week on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Between Lahore and London, there are two flights per week on Saturdays and Tuesday, and the return flights from London to Lahore ply on Mondays and Thursdays.
The capital Islamabad and London are connected by five flights per week. Islamabad to London flights are available on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The flights from London to Islamabad are available on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
From Pakistan to Manchester
There are no direct flights from Karachi to Manchester. You would need to fly to either Islamabad or Lahore to catch a flight to Manchester.
Islamabad and Manchester are extremely well connected with daily flights each day of the week.
Lahore and Manchester are connected by a single weekly flight on Friday of each week.
Flight Durations
Lahore to Birmingham takes almost 12 hours on a direct flight. Manchester and Lahore are slightly closer with flight duration of eight and a half hours, and Lahore to London takes almost the same time.
Karachi to London takes eight hours and twenty minutes, while Karachi to Manchester flights are of almost 11 hours duration. Karachi to Manchester via Islamabad will take about 12 and a half hour.
Islamabad and Birmingham are separated by eight hours and twenty minutes via air, and the time to London is just ten minutes less. Flights to Manchester take eight hours and fifteen minutes approximately.
Airports in the United Kingdom
Flying to Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport, which was earlier known as Birmingham International Airport, and even before that known as the Elmdon Airport, is an international airport that is well-connected with almost all major cities of the world. It is situated 7 nautical miles east or southeast of the Birmingham city center, a little to the north of Bickenhill in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, England. It has many domestic and international flights flying from here.
Flying to London Airport
London has six international airports i.e. London City (LCY), London Heathrow (LHR), London (Gatwick), London Luton (LTN), London Stansted (STN), and London Southend (SEN). London Heathrow Airport, or Heathrow, is the largest and airport in the entire United Kingdom and is a gateway into the United Kingdom for non-European visitors. Not only that, Heathrow is also the entire Europe”s busiest airport for air traffic, and it has more international passenger traffic than any other airport all over the globe.
BAA Limited owns and operates the Heathrow airport, as well as six other UK airports. BAA Limited is owned by an international group that is under the governance of the Spanish Ferrovial Group.
Heathrow is located in the London Borough of Hillingdon. It is 15 miles (24 km) west of Central London, England. Heathrow has two parallel main runways running east-west and has five terminals. The airport occupies an area of 12.14 square kilometers (4.69 square miles). Queen Elizabeth II officially inaugurated Terminal 5 on 14 March 2008, and it was thrown open to passengers on 27 March 2008. Terminal 2 opened in 2014, and Terminals 3 and 4 were renovated during this time.
Flying to Manchester Airport
Ringway, Manchester, England is home to the Manchester airport which is an international base, 7.5 nautical miles south-west of the Manchester city center. In 2016, it was the third busiest airport in the United Kingdom for passenger traffic and it was the busiest airport that was not in London.
Now that you know all about flight destinations, route and travel durations, and airport information, waste no more time in planning and booking your flight on PIA to Europe.
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