PIA Resumes Direct Flights to China
Pakistan International Airlines has restarted nonstop service linking Islamabad and Beijing on a weekly schedule.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Air Travel
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Pakistan International Airlines resumed direct flights between Pakistan and China, with its first renewed flight operating on October 30. The airline now runs weekly Islamabad-Beijing service every Friday.
Why it matters
The resumed route reconnects two capitals through direct air service rather than indirect connections. It also reflects expanded aviation cooperation between Pakistan and Chinese carriers.
PIA operates one direct Islamabad-Beijing flight per week, scheduled every Friday, with the first resumed flight operating on October 30. Fare levels, aircraft type, and seat capacity were not specified in the source.
The players
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
Pakistan's national flag carrier, which resumed direct service to China and operates the Islamabad-Beijing route.
Air China
China's state-owned flag carrier, with which PIA has strengthened cooperation and which provides connections from Beijing to domestic Chinese destinations.
The details
PIA has strengthened cooperation with Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, and Hainan Airlines. Passengers can connect through Beijing to domestic Chinese destinations via Air China, and the airline says it aims to offer competitive fares with consistent, reliable service.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: First resumed PIA flight between Pakistan and China operated.
Every Friday: Weekly Islamabad-Beijing PIA flights scheduled.
Travel Outlook
The resumed route extends the bilateral connectivity push between Pakistan and China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor framework. Direct air service between capitals is a concrete step beyond earlier reliance on indirect routings.
Travelers between Pakistan and China now have a direct weekly option every Friday, which can simplify itinerary planning. Passengers heading onward within China can connect through Beijing on Air China.
The takeaway
Check PIA's Friday Islamabad-Beijing schedule when booking, since the route currently operates weekly rather than daily.
Further reading
For more on routes and airline schedules, see our Air Travel coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Dunyanews.
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