On 18 May 2026, AirSial operated its first commercial flight to Skardu (KDU) after successfully completing test flights in April. The airline announced a regular 7x weekly schedule of flights from 01 June 2026. Skardu is a well-known tourist attraction and a profitable route. Currently, AirSial will operate from Islamabad toward Skardu and next from Lahore, Peshawar, peshware or Karachi will be added.
Skardu route comes under the category of a secondary route, and as per the airline license, RPT (regular public transport), the airline has to dedicate 5% of its total domestic ASK (available seat kilometers) to at least one secondary route. Early, AirSial also started flights from Islamabad to Sukkur (secondary route), but currently those flights are suspended due to very low passenger load.
AirSial’s entry in the Skardu (KDU) route will enhance competition between other carriers such as PIA and Airblue, which would ultimately benefit passengers as ticket prices will go down. Skardu flights will boost tourism and improves pakistan nothern side connectivity. AirSial offers a box of meals with drinks on its Skardu flights.
Skardu flights are often cancelled or delayed due to weather. Some flights get diverted back to the origin due to the weather in the Skardu valley. Whenever you have a Skardu flight, always come prepared and ensure that the flight is on time or delayed from airline customer care.
For the latest schedule and real-time status, visit the official AirSial website or contact them at 021-111-247-742.
Key Details
- Flight Duration: 45-50 minutes
- Main Route: Islamabad to Skardu (and return)
- Aircraft: Airbus A320
- Timings: In the morning, between 07:00 am – 10:00 am.
- Flight Numbers
- PF171: Islamabad → Skardu
- PF172: Skardu → Islamabad
- Ticket Fare: Rs 25,000 – 50,000
Tip: The prices of Skardu tickets change very frequently due to their high demand. To get a cheap fare, try to book your ticket as early as possible.
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