Pakistan national airline resumes direct flights from Dubai to Skardu to boost tourism
The Skardu district lies in Pakistan's northern Gilgit-Baltistan region, which is home to five of the world's 14 peaks above 8,000 meters and a major tourist destination. In Jan., CNN declared the scenic region among top 25 destinations in the world that are particularly worth visiting in 2025.
To mark the resumption of PIA's Dubai-Skardu flights, initially launched in Aug. 2023, a ceremony was held at the airline's office in Dubai, which was attended by Pakistani Consul General Hussain Muhammad and other officials.
'PIA Regional Manager Mr. Sarmad Aizaz and his team hosted the event, celebrating this significant step toward boosting tourism and strengthening people-to-people ties between the UAE and Pakistan,' the Pakistani consulate said.
'The event also welcomed members of a foreign tourist group traveling on the inaugural flight, underscoring the growing interest in Pakistan's scenic northern areas.'
The development comes days after PIA announced the launch of direct flights from Lahore to Paris, with the first flight taking off on June 18.
In January, PIA resumed flights to Europe after a four-and-a-half-year ban was lifted by EU regulators, becoming the only carrier to offer a direct route to and from the European Union.
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