Fly Baghdad to enhance air connectivity between Pakistan and Iraq
International carrier Fly Baghdad has unveiled plans
to begin direct scheduled flights from Baghdad to Karachi and Lahore starting
March 2026. The new routes are set to enhance air connectivity between Pakistan
and Iraq, promote religious tourism, support business travel, and strengthen
bilateral relations.
Baghdad–Karachi Service from March 1
Beginning March 1, 2026, the airline will
operate direct flights between Baghdad and Karachi.
Flight IF331 will depart Baghdad at 2:00 AM
every Sunday and Wednesday, arriving in Karachi at 7:35 AM. The return flight,
IF332, will leave Karachi at 8:35 AM and reach Baghdad at 10:55 AM on the same
days.
The route will be operated twice weekly using a Boeing 737-900ER, providing consistent service
between the Iraqi capital and Pakistan’s largest city.
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Baghdad–Lahore Service from March 6
Starting March 6, 2026, Fly Baghdad will also launch direct flights to Lahore.
Flight IF343 will operate on Mondays and
Fridays, departing Baghdad at 6:30 AM and landing in Lahore at 1:15 PM. The
return flight, IF344, will leave Lahore at 2:15 PM and arrive in Baghdad at
5:40 PM.
Like the Karachi route, this service will run
twice weekly using the Boeing 737-900ER aircraft.
The introduction of these direct flights is
expected to simplify travel for Pakistani pilgrims visiting sacred sites in Najaf and Karbala,
while also encouraging trade and diplomatic engagement.
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With
growing cooperation between Pakistan and Iraq, improved air links are likely to
further strengthen people-to-people connections. Through these new services,
Fly Baghdad joins other regional airlines operating between the two nations,
offering travelers expanded options and enhanced connectivity across South Asia
and the Middle East.
Source: Bloom
Pakistan