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KHI Jinnah International Airport
Jinnah International Airport (IATA: KHI, ICAO:OPKC) is located in the the city of Karachi, Pakistan. It is the primary international airport serving Karachi and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+922199071111

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IATA Code

KHI

ICAO Code

OPKC

Name

Jinnah International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Pakistan (PK)

City

Karachi

Latitude

24.9064999

Longitude

67.1607971

Time Zone

UTC+05:00

Phone Number

+922199071111

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Jinnah International Airport (KHI)

International gateway serving Karachi, Pakistan | ICAO: OPKC

Jinnah International Airport is Karachi’s principal international and domestic gateway and Pakistan’s largest airport by passenger and operational significance. Its location in Karachi places it close to the country’s major commercial, manufacturing, port and distribution activity, making it a practical airfreight entry point for South Asian import and export programs. The airport operates separate international and domestic concourse functions within its main terminal complex. Our service team can coordinate airport handling, airline capacity checks, customs documentation and onward delivery, subject to the confirmed airline, commodity and shipment routing.

Airport name	Jinnah International Airport
Location	Karachi, Pakistan
Airport identifiers	KHI / OPKC
Coordinates	24.9064999° N, 67.1607971° E
Time zone	UTC+05:00
Airport contact	+92 21 99071111

Key Highlights

National gatewayInternational cargo normally depends on confirmed airline capacity, airport handling acceptance and customs release arrangements.

Karachi commercial hinterlandThe airport serves a major industrial, trading and distribution market with access to Karachi’s wider road and port logistics network.

International and domestic connectivityInternational cargo may be routed directly or through an overseas hub; domestic onward movement requires separate capacity and documentation checks.

Commodity-sensitive handlingPharmaceuticals, perishables, dangerous goods, valuables and oversized cargo require advance acceptance rather than routine booking assumptions.

Schedule variabilityCut-off times, transshipment connections, customs inspection and local operating conditions can materially affect the final transit plan.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Available handling is determined by the appointed airline, ground handling agent, cargo terminal and shipment profile. Our service team confirms the operational setup before issuing final instructions.

Export and import cargo handling: booking acceptance, cargo receipt, documentation matching, build-up or breakdown and release coordination are arranged through the nominated airline or handling agent.
Customs-controlled processing: import, export and transit shipments may require customs declaration, supporting commercial documents and inspection coordination before release.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: cold-chain acceptance, cool-room access, gel packs, dry ice and delivery windows must be confirmed for each airline and handling facility before tender.
Dangerous goods: acceptance depends on the airline’s dangerous-goods policy, correct classification, packing, marks, labels, shipper’s declaration and available handling capability.
Special cargo: live animals, valuables, human remains, oversized pieces and aircraft parts require advance airline approval, equipment checks and tailored ground arrangements.

Facility names, warehouse capacity, storage periods, screening arrangements and service availability can change. Our team verifies these items against the confirmed booking and handling agent rather than relying on generic airport assumptions.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

Common planning patterns include direct international uplift where available, or one-stop connections through regional and global aviation hubs. The actual routing depends on origin, destination, airline capacity and cargo type.
Shipments may be moved on scheduled passenger aircraft belly capacity, dedicated freighter services or a combination of airline and road-feeder segments. Availability must be checked shipment by shipment.
Transit time is affected by booking confirmation, flight frequency, transshipment connection, customs status, security screening, weekend or holiday handling and last-mile delivery conditions in Pakistan.
Our service team compares available routings by total transit risk, not only flight time, and confirms the planned departure, connection point, document cut-off and delivery handover before cargo tender.

No fixed flight schedule or guaranteed transit time is stated here because airline networks and operational cut-offs are subject to change.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Karachi metropolitan areaSuitable for time-sensitive commercial cargo serving local distributors, manufacturers, retailers and service companies.

Industrial and trading supply chainsTypical planning may include machinery parts, electrical and electronic components, automotive items, textiles, garments and production inputs.

Perishables and food productsFresh produce, seafood, chilled food and other perishables require confirmed temperature handling, packaging integrity and rapid delivery arrangements.

Healthcare shipmentsMedicines, diagnostics and medical devices require review of temperature range, import permissions, packaging, labeling and consignee readiness.

Port-linked logisticsFor shipments connected with Karachi’s maritime supply chain, our team evaluates airfreight versus sea-air or road-air options according to urgency and customs requirements.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: obtain the airline’s confirmed cargo acceptance time before dispatch. Cargo tender, security screening and document cut-offs may be earlier than the published flight departure.
Accurate paperwork: prepare the air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin where required, permits and product-specific declarations consistently across all documents.
Regulated cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-controlled products, live animals and other special cargo must be declared before booking; misdeclaration can result in rejection, delay or regulatory action.
Customs and delivery release: ensure the importer or appointed customs broker is ready with local clearance authority, tax or duty arrangements and delivery instructions before arrival.

The final requirements depend on the commodity, origin, destination, Incoterms, airline and applicable Pakistani customs or aviation controls. Our team performs a shipment-specific document review.

Practical Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, HS code and required delivery date before requesting capacity, so the routing can be screened for acceptance risks.
For batteries, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, perishables or other controlled cargo, provide SDS, battery test documents, temperature requirements, permits or shipper’s declarations at the quotation stage.
Build a handling buffer around the planned flight and avoid dispatching cargo to the airport until the booking, cut-off and receiving location have been confirmed in writing.
For urgent or capacity-sensitive cargo, ask our service team to compare direct uplift, hub connection, alternative nearby gateways and sea-air or road-air combinations before finalizing the shipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can our team arrange international export cargo through Jinnah International Airport?

Yes. Our service team can request airline capacity, verify commodity acceptance, prepare the air waybill and coordinate airport handover. Final acceptance depends on the airline, flight routing, cargo profile and completed export documentation.

What should be checked before sending cargo to the airport?

Confirm the booking reference, receiving warehouse, cargo and document cut-offs, piece count, weight and dimensions, screening requirements and any special-cargo approval. Cargo should not be dispatched solely on the basis of a tentative schedule.

Can pharmaceuticals or other temperature-sensitive goods be shipped?

They may be accepted when the airline and handling chain can support the required temperature range and the consignee is prepared for prompt clearance. Our team checks packaging, dry ice or coolant limits, handling windows, permits and delivery arrangements before booking.

How are dangerous goods handled?

Dangerous goods require advance review of the UN number, proper shipping name, packing instruction, quantity, labels, marks, declaration and airline restrictions. Lithium batteries and undeclared articles are particular rejection risks.

What causes delays after arrival?

Common causes include incomplete import documents, customs inspection, consignee unavailability, unpaid charges or duties, airline release procedures, special-cargo handling and local delivery constraints. Our team monitors the shipment and coordinates with the broker and consignee.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, time zone, contact number and the supplied historical operating summary are based on the airport record provided for this page. Operational comments are professional planning guidance and are subject to confirmation with the airline, handling agent, customs broker and consignee.

Pakistan civil aviation reference: caapakistan.com.pk — authority reference for airport and civil aviation information; current operational details should be verified before shipment.
International air transport reference: iata.org — reference for airline, airport and cargo-industry standards and guidance.
International aviation reference: icao.int — reference for international aviation frameworks and technical standards.

Specific flight schedules, airline acceptance, cargo-terminal services, customs procedures, storage conditions and transit commitments must be reconfirmed at the time of booking.