Pakistan’s domestic aviation network received a significant boost on Wednesday as South Air commenced scheduled flight operations from Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, introducing new routes aimed at improving regional connectivity and supporting tourism and economic activity across the country.
South Air Launches Scheduled Flights from Karachi, Expanding Domestic Connectivity
ISLAMABAD, Jul 16 (APP): Pakistan’s domestic aviation network received a significant boost on Wednesday as South Air commenced scheduled flight operations from Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, introducing new routes aimed at improving regional connectivity and supporting tourism and economic activity across the country.
The airline launched scheduled services from Karachi to Quetta via Turbat and from Karachi to Islamabad via Bahawalpur, marking its entry into regular passenger operations from Pakistan’s busiest airport. The inaugural flights, Z8911 to Turbat and Z8942 to Bahawalpur, departed from Jinnah International Airport earlier in the day.
The new operations add fresh capacity to the country’s domestic aviation sector, offering passengers more travel options while improving access to key regional destinations. The move is expected to strengthen links between southern Pakistan and other parts of the country, particularly underserved areas where air travel plays an important role in mobility and commerce.
Under its initial schedule, South Air will operate one weekly flight on the Karachi-Turbat route and three weekly flights on the Karachi-Bahawalpur route. The airline has also announced plans to further expand its domestic network with future services connecting Karachi to Peshawar, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur and Gwadar.
Operating under the Tourism Promotion and Regional Integration (TPRI) Licence, South Air’s expansion is expected to contribute to the promotion of tourism, facilitate trade and business travel, and improve access to regional destinations through enhanced air connectivity.
The launch of the new services reflects continuing efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s domestic aviation infrastructure by expanding route networks and improving connectivity between major urban centres and emerging regional destinations. The addition of new operators and routes at Jinnah International Airport is also expected to provide greater convenience and flexibility for travellers while supporting broader economic and tourism development initiatives.
