Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low cost airline has now started direct flights to Pakistan’s capital Islamabad. By adding Islamabad to its growing list of destinations, Jazeera now flies to three cities in the country, including Karachi and Lahore. One way fares to Islamabad will be KD49 while a return ticket will be priced at KD99.
Islamabad, also known as the ‘Green City’ is a well-planned, structured and cosmopolitan city; it is also the cleanest and greenest in the country, filled with interesting tourist attractions. This includes the Faisal Mosque, South Asia’s largest mosque, Daman-i-Koh, Margalla Zoo, Pakistan Monument, Shakarparian, Lok Virsa Museum and the Rawal lake view point. The popular hill station Murree is a short drive away from Islamabad as are Abbottabad and Bhurban.
By connecting directly to Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore, Jazeera Airways now offers close to 130,000 Pakistani nationals living in Kuwait, a convenient and affordable flights to visit their home country, the airline said.
Rohit Ramachandran, Chief Executive Officer of Jazeera Airways, said: “Islamabad is the third city in Pakistan that Jazeera Airways connects with direct flights. While staying focused on growing our network, we continue to offer more cost effective options for both tourists and expats from Kuwait to reach different cities. By making travel more accessible, we hope to encourage tourism to Pakistan while also giving Pakistani nationals the opportunity to visit their home country more often.”
Jazeera Airways operates a network of 64 cities across the Middle East, Europe, Central and North Asia as well as Africa.
