Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has announced the launch of direct flights between Peshawar and Lahore from November 9 in collaboration with South Air.

The new service will restore direct air connectivity between the two cities. Kundi said the flights would begin on the occasion of Iqbal Day, providing greater travel convenience for residents of the province.

According to the governor, the journey will take approximately 50 minutes to one hour. Initially, the airline will operate four flights per week.

The first flight from Peshawar to Lahore is scheduled to depart at around 1pm on November 9.

Flights to benefit passengers and business community

Kundi said the service would particularly benefit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa residents living in Lahore. Businesspeople and employees who frequently travel between the two cities are also expected to benefit.

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He added that the direct Peshawar-Quetta air service was already operating successfully. The number of flights between Peshawar and Lahore could also increase in the future.

Plans to expand air connectivity

The governor said authorities were exploring opportunities to establish air links with Dera Ismail Khan, Chitral and Parachinar.

He added that further measures would connect different parts of the province through air services and make travel easier for residents.

Kundi also expressed his commitment to restoring Peshawar’s identity as the City of Flowers.