Flights to Peshawar
Visiting relatives in Hayatabad, University Town or the old city? We compare one-stop air tickets on Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Saudia with the Islamabad fly-and-drive route, confirm bag allowances for each, and explain the e-visa before you pay.
PEW airportPeshawar, Pakistan
Routes Into Peshawar
London to Peshawar Flights: One-Stop Fares and the Islamabad Option
Every flight from the UK to Peshawar stops on the way. Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Saudia sell one-stop tickets from UK airports to Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW). The other option is a non-stop PIA or British Airways flight to Islamabad, then the M-1 motorway west to Peshawar. UK passport holders must also get an e-visa.
Four airlines with one ticket to PEW
All four fly from Heathrow (LHR). Qatar Airways and Emirates also leave from Gatwick (LGW), Manchester and Birmingham, Emirates covers Stansted (STN), Glasgow and Newcastle, and Qatar Airways serves Edinburgh. Your bags are tagged through to Peshawar, and you stay airside during the connection.
The Islamabad fly-and-drive option
Non-stop seats to Islamabad leave Heathrow and Manchester with PIA, and Gatwick with British Airways. Islamabad's airport sits right on the M-1, and Peshawar is roughly two hours west by car, so have someone meet you at arrivals. It avoids a connection altogether.
E-visa, NICOP and insurance checks
NICOP and Smart NICOP cardholders, like Pakistani passport holders, can enter without a visa. Everyone else should request the e-visa online at least two weeks ahead, using a passport with six months left on it after you apply. Confirm, too, that your travel insurance includes Peshawar, as many standard policies exclude it.
Landing at Bacha Khan International Airport
Renamed from Peshawar International Airport in 2012, PEW sits on the city's south-western edge, and a railway line unusually crosses one of its runways. Pre-arrange a car from arrivals, with rickshaws for short hops.
Qissa Khwani, Mahabat Khan and the old city
Peshawar, capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is one of South Asia's oldest living cities, where Pashto and Hindko are spoken. Walk Qissa Khwani Bazaar for kahwa and chapli kebabs, see the 1630 Mahabat Khan Mosque and the Sethi houses, then visit the Peshawar Museum's Gandharan sculpture and the walls of Bala Hissar Fort.
Hot summers and short, cool winters
June highs approach 40C, and the heat lasts into September. Winter, from November to March, is mild by day and cool at night, and rain falls in both winter and summer.
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Things to do in Peshawar
Explore Historic Bala Hisar Fort
Above Peshawar's old city, Bala Hisar Fort stands out for its formidable brick ramparts and long history as a strategic stronghold.
Discover Peshawar Museum
Inside Peshawar Museum, remarkable Gandhara sculptures reveal the region's Buddhist past, while the historic red-brick building blends Mughal and British architectural influences.
Experience Qissa Khwani Bazaar
Walk through Qissa Khwani Bazaar, Peshawar's storied trading street, where traditional shops, lively conversations and local tea culture reflect generations of commerce.
Admire Mahabat Khan Mosque
Mahabat Khan Mosque brings Mughal artistry into Peshawar's old city, with elegant minarets, decorative arches and a courtyard shaped by centuries of worship.
Explore the Woodwork of Sethi House
In Mohallah Sethian, Sethi House preserves finely carved timber balconies, elaborate interiors and architectural influences brought home by Peshawar's merchant families.
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Frequently asked questions about flights to Peshawar
Does any airline fly direct from the UK to Peshawar?
No. Every itinerary from the United Kingdom to Peshawar includes a stop. Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Saudia offer connecting flights into PEW from Heathrow, and some from regional airports too. For a direct flight, book PIA or British Airways to Islamabad and continue to Peshawar by road.
Should I fly into Islamabad or Peshawar?
Fly into Peshawar if you'd rather land at the door, as a one-stop ticket takes your bags all the way to PEW. Choose Islamabad for a non-stop flight from Heathrow, Gatwick or Manchester, then a road transfer on the M-1. Islamabad can also suit families heading to towns between the two cities.
Why is Peshawar's airport called Bacha Khan?
Peshawar International Airport was renamed in January 2012 after Abdul Ghaffar Khan, the Pashtun leader known as Bacha Khan, so both names refer to one airport. Its IATA code is PEW and its ICAO code is OPPS. It is Pakistan's fourth-busiest airport and lies on the south-western edge of the city.
Which UK airports have flights to Peshawar?
Heathrow, with Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Saudia all selling one-stop fares. Outside London, Manchester and Birmingham have both Emirates and Qatar Airways, Glasgow and Newcastle have Emirates, and Edinburgh has Qatar Airways. Gatwick and Stansted complete the London choices, and none of these airports has a non-stop flight.
Are December flights to Peshawar busy?
Very. December combines the Christmas school holidays with Peshawar's mild winter weather, so demand from UK families peaks. Summer holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha also fill quickly, and last-minute availability is thin. Reserve early for those dates, and compare the Islamabad route if PEW fares climb.
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