Jinnah International Airport
Jinnah International Airport (KHI) is a major hub airport near Karachi in Pakistan. This page covers the essentials — IATA + ICAO codes, location, live flight status, and hotels nearby.
Getting to + from the city
Taxi to Clifton or Defence (the safer expat-friendly neighborhoods) is 1,500–2,500 PKR (~$5–9) and 25–45 min. Careem + Bykea rideshare both operate. Pre-paid taxi counter in arrivals is the recommended option. No useful public transit for tourists.
Terminals
Jinnah Terminal: international (PIA, Emirates, Etihad, Qatar, Turkish, Saudia). Old Terminal: domestic. Connected but distinct check-in zones — confirm which before arrival.
What's actually good
CIP Lounge (Customs/Immigration/Protocol) is the executive option. Jasmine Lounge (Priority Pass-adjacent) has Pakistani breakfast — parathas, lassi, channa. SIM at Jazz or Telenor kiosks. Halal-only dining airside. The duty-free shop has actual deals on Western spirits since they're scarce locally.
Avoid
Walking outside the airport at night. Photographing security. Carrying USD in visible bundles. Booking domestic connections with under 3h buffer. Renting a car (use a driver service). Eating raw salads outside top hotels. Check current security advisories — situation changes.