PIA restarts Islamabad to Beijing flights: one a week every Friday, first flight flew on 30 October

PIA has resumed direct flights between Islamabad and Beijing, with one flight a week every Friday. The first flight under the restarted service operated on Friday 30 October 2026, Dawn reported.

The route at a glance

PIA says it wants to offer competitive fares and a regular, reliable service on the route. The airline has cooperation agreements with Air China, Shenzhen Airlines and Hainan Airlines, and through Air China passengers can connect from Beijing to cities across China on one journey.

PIA has not published the flight number, timings or fares in its announcement. Check the PIA website or a PIA booking office for the schedule before you travel.

Who it helps

China is one of Pakistan's busiest corridors for students, traders and workers on CPEC projects. A direct weekly flight from Islamabad gives travellers from the twin cities a non-stop option to the Chinese capital.

• Students at Chinese universities can plan term travel around the Friday departure.
• Traders sourcing goods in China gain a direct link to Beijing and, with Air China, onward to other cities.
• CPEC staff get a national-carrier option to the Chinese capital.

Part of a busy month for PIA

The China restart comes as PIA rebuilds its network under new ownership. It is adding four aircraft by January 2027, and its Islamabad to Birmingham flights start on 1 December.

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