Asian – Dispatch

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced the resumption of its flight operations to Muscat from Lahore and Islamabad later this month.

The national carrier will restart the Lahore–Muscat route on October 28, followed by the Islamabad–Muscat service on October 30, 2025.

An Airbus A320 aircraft will be used for both routes, with one weekly flight planned between Lahore and Muscat. The move aims to strengthen air connectivity between Pakistan and Oman, catering to a large number of expatriates and business travelers.

This development follows PIA’s recent decision to relaunch its Islamabad–Manchester route on October 25, marking the airline’s first phase of expanded international operations. Flights to London are also set to resume in the second phase of the plan.

A PIA spokesperson said the airline is eager to restore its global network after several years of limited operations. “Our compatriots will now reach their destinations in nearly half the time compared to before. After a five-year gap, we’re thrilled to reconnect these important routes,” the spokesperson said.

Source: Pro Pakistani