Pakistan International Airlines — Online Check-in & Flight Status (2025)
Web/Mobile check-in opens 24 hours before departure and closes 3 hours prior. Counters: plan to arrive about ~2h (domestic Pakistan) and ~4h (international); some stations vary. Hand-carry: 1×7 kg (38×22×55 cm); Executive Economy may allow up to 12 kg including a small briefcase. Checked: allowance varies by route (weight vs piece); PIA limits any single bag to 30 kg.
Quick official links
As of August 2025: Web/Mobile check-in runs 24h→3h pre-departure. PIA advises arrival about 2h (domestic) and 4h (international). Hand-carry is generally 1×7 kg (38×22×55 cm); Executive Economy may allow up to 12 kg including a small briefcase. A single checked bag must not exceed 30 kg. Always verify on the official pages above.
Flight Status — PIA
Use PIA’s live status page for today’s flights; confirm on airport screens and your boarding pass.
How to check in
- Use Web/Mobile Check-in from 24h before departure; it closes 3h prior. Or check in at the airport.
- Arrive early: aim for about 2h (domestic Pakistan) and 4h (international). Check-in counters may close well before departure.
- Bring ID/passport and booking reference. Weigh bags, pay any excess, and collect your boarding pass (PIA App supports viewing bookings and status at many stations).
- Proceed to security/immigration; follow your pass and screens for gate time (some gates close ~15–30m before departure).
Eligibility and timings can vary by airport/route. If your flight is a codeshare or operated by a partner, follow the operating carrier’s rules.
Good to know
- Hand-carry Economy: 1×7 kg (38×22×55 cm). Executive Economy: up to 12 kg including one small briefcase (~5 kg).
- Checked: Allowance depends on route and fare (weight vs piece concept). Many routes use a total weight allowance.
- Per-bag limit: PIA does not accept any single checked bag over 30 kg. Split heavy items across bags.
Baggage — essentials
1×7 kg (38×22×55 cm).
Up to 12 kg incl. small briefcase.
Weight on many routes; Piece on some (e.g., to/from the Americas).
Max 30 kg per single checked bag.
Carry-on details
- Economy: 1×7 kg (38×22×55 cm) plus a small personal item.
- Executive Economy: up to 12 kg total in cabin (commonly 7 kg main bag + ~5 kg small briefcase); check the route-specific table.
- Liquids/aerosols/gels restrictions apply; pack sharp/forbidden items in checked baggage.
Checked baggage
- Allowance varies by route and fare. Many routes use a weight allowance (e.g., 30–40 kg in Economy; higher in Executive Economy).
- Some routes use a piece concept (allowing 2 pieces up to route-specific limits). Verify in Manage booking or your e-ticket.
- Per-bag limit: no single bag over 30 kg; distribute heavy items across multiple bags.
Verify on official pages: Baggage guide • Web/Mobile Check-in • My Booking.
Interactive tools
Arrival planner
Popular PIA airports — quick info
KHI — Karachi Jinnah Intl — Hub
Busy hub for domestic and international PIA services. Allow extra time at peaks and for baggage screening.
ISB — Islamabad International
International flights: plan ~4h before departure; domestic ~2h. Verify your terminal/row on airport screens.
LHE — Lahore Allama Iqbal
Arrive early during holidays. Keep hand-carry within 1×7 kg.
MUX — Multan
Smaller terminal; processing can be quick but queues build before evening flights.
JED — Jeddah
Hajj/Umrah peaks: arrive early; ensure liquids/gels comply with security rules.
DXB — Dubai
Terminal and row vary by schedule. Use Web/Mobile check-in 24h→3h when eligible.
Troubleshooting — when things don’t work
- Missed cut-off: airport counters may close well before departure (often 45–75m); seek assistance for rebooking/standby.
- Overweight/oversize: per-bag limit 30 kg; split weight across bags or pre-purchase extra allowance where available.
- Carry-on at gate: space limits may force gate-check; follow crew instructions.
- Codeshare/partner: follow the operating carrier’s check-in and baggage rules.
Pre-flight checklist (printable)
- ID/passport & visas as required
- Booking reference / itinerary
- Hand-carry within allowance (Economy 1×7 kg; Executive up to 12 kg incl. small briefcase)
- Checked bags within allowance (route/fare concept; per-bag ≤30 kg)
- Web/Mobile check-in completed (24h→3h before departure)
- Gate/boarding time confirmed (some gates close ~15–30m before)