Fly Baghdad Resumes Flights to Karachi
The Iraqi carrier restarted twice-weekly service between Baghdad and Pakistan's largest city, with plans for Lahore to follow.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Middle East
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Fly Baghdad has resumed twice-weekly flights between Baghdad and Karachi, with the first service beginning October 21, 2026. The airline marked its return to the Pakistani market with an introductory flight and ceremony.
Why it matters
The route is intended to improve travel connections between Iraq and Pakistan. Fly Baghdad also intends to add twice-weekly service to Lahore in the near future.
Fly Baghdad operates two flights per week between Baghdad and Karachi, a schedule drawn from the airline's restarted service. The Lahore service is planned at twice weekly, but no launch date has been announced.
The players
Fly Baghdad
Fly Baghdad is an Iraqi airline that operates flights from Baghdad and has restored its route network to Pakistan.
Amson Travel International
Amson Travel International is a travel agency that serves as Fly Baghdad's General Sales Agent in Pakistan.
The details
Amson Travel International serves as Fly Baghdad's General Sales Agent in Pakistan and worked with the airline's management and operational staff to resume services. The airline commemorated the restart with an introductory flight and a ceremony.
Timeline
October 21, 2026: Twice-weekly Baghdad–Karachi flights began.
Near future: Planned twice-weekly service to Lahore is expected to start.
Route Network
The restored Karachi service adds Pakistan to Fly Baghdad's network of international destinations, extending Iraq's direct air links into South Asia. The planned Lahore route would add a second Pakistani city to that network.
Travelers between Iraq and Pakistan now have a twice-weekly nonstop option between Baghdad and Karachi. Those hoping to fly to Lahore should check with the airline for the launch date once it is announced.
The takeaway
Direct routes like this one can shorten travel between Iraq and Pakistan, so travelers planning trips should compare the twice-weekly schedule against their dates early.
What happens next
Fly Baghdad plans to add twice-weekly service to Lahore, though no date has been set for that launch.
Further reading
For more on destinations across the region, explore our Middle East travel coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Iraqi News.
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