1. 1Reach Jinnah International Airport (KHI) about 4 hours before an international Umrah flight; bring your passport, visa and vaccination record.
2. 2Check in at the PIA, Saudia, flynas or AirSial desk and confirm your bags are tagged to JED or MED.
3. 3Complete FIA immigration and the exit-stamp counter, then clear ASF security screening.
4. 4Carry your Ihram in your cabin bag; many pilgrims change at the airport or enter Ihram before the Miqat in the air.
5. 5Wait at your gate in the international departures concourse and keep boarding documents ready.

Coming home to Karachi

Return flights to KHI arrive direct from Jeddah and Madinah on PIA, Saudia and flynas, mostly with late-night landings.