How to reach Skardu, travel times, recommended packages & prices.
Because of the distance, travellers from Karachi reach Skardu by air: a flight to Islamabad (or Lahore), then a short onward flight into Skardu. We plan the connections, hold a road backup for the mountain leg, and look after every transfer from the moment you land in the north.

| Distance by road | ~2,000+ km |
| Recommended | Fly via Islamabad |
| Flight time | ~2 hrs to ISB + ~1 hr to KDU |
| Airport | Karachi (KHI) β ISB β Skardu (KDU) |
| Best time | Year-round (by air) |
Fly Karachi β Islamabad (about two hours), then connect to a one-hour Islamabad β Skardu flight. We arrange the connection with a sensible layover and airport assistance in between.
Prefer the overland adventure? Our 12-Day Skardu Tour from Karachi by Road runs the full length of Pakistan up the Karakoram Highway, with comfortable overnight stops, a genuine road trip for those with time. It is long (2,000+ km) but unforgettable; see the by-road package below.
Skardu packages for travellers flying from Karachi, connecting via Islamabad. Prices are per person and exclude the Karachi to Islamabad sector unless requested.
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