KARACHI: The dream is becoming reality, the national flag carrier Pakistan
International Airlines (PIA) has announced the commencement of international flights in
Skardu. For the first time, PIA will operate international direct flights form Dubai to
Skardu. The international flight operation will definitely boost the tourism of the area.
According to the PIA spokesperson, the airline will operate its first-ever international
flight from Dubai to Skardu on August 14 – the Independence Day of Pakistan.
All preparations have been completed for operating the international flight at the Skardu
airport and booking has also been started.
After the inaugural flight, the national airline will operate weekly flights on August 19
from Dubai to Skardu and another flight from Skardu to Dubai on August 22.
The spokesperson added that the Dubai-Skardu flight will later depart for Islamabad to
facilitate the passengers.
In June, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) had started direct flights between Karachi
and Skardu after launching direct flights from Lahore.
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