Pakistan

Whether you’re flying a private, charter, scheduled or non-scheduled flight, passengers or cargo, a technical or traffic landing, Prior Permission is required. Pakistan has its own set of rules, regulations, and procedures for granting permits to aircraft wishing to land or even enter their airspace, whether you’re flying a private, charter, scheduled or non-scheduled flight, passengers or cargo, a technical or traffic landing.According to the Pakistan CAA AIP, any aircraft owner/operator wishing to fly in Pakistani airspace must apply for Pakistan overflight clearance with the air transport department at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled flight departure time. Always remember to include AFTN in your flight plan, although you’ll only require a Pakistani overflight permit.
Pakistan is a member to the Chicago Convention, flight and crew conditions must closely adhere to the ICAO general rules of international air traffic and their regulations for the movement of soldiers, equipment, supplies, and dangerous items. Please contact us for more details.
Our skilled flight support team provides a comprehensive range of aviation support services to all international and domestic airports in Pakistan, as well as experience above and below the wings, to facilitate single-window operations. Passenger Charter Flights, Cargo Airlines, and Scheduled Airline Seasonal Block Clearance for Pakistan Overflight and Landing Permits can be obtained directly from the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority within the required time frame.
Overfly approvals are required for any flight from point of origin to point of destination, we provide entire trip assistance and can acquire permits on short notice.
We have direct contact with Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA) all over the world, and in countries where CAA only allows permits to be processed through local agents, we have a highly qualified local representative team ready to assist our valued customers, allowing us to arrange landing permits quickly.
- Complete Flight Schedule
- Lead Passenger Details (Only for Passenger Flight)
- Crew Details
- Entry/Exit Points
- Details on the consignee and consignor (Only for Cargo Flight)
- (AOC, COA, COI, CON, COR)
- Operating Permit for Aircraft (Private Aircraft AOC Not Required)
- Airworthiness Certificate
- Certificate of Insurance
- Certificate of Noise
- Certificate of Registration
- Charter or Private Landing Permits
- Charter or Private Airport Parking Slot Arrangement
- Charter Overflight Permits
- Monthly Block Permits
- Seasonal Block Overflight Permits
Sample Overflight Permits – Pakistan
Item 18 of your submitted Flight Plan must include the approved overflight permission number.
Example of a Permit Format
Pakistan Overflight Permit = NS 1901-0130 DTD 02/01/2019
Issuing Pakistan Overflight Permits
Pakistan overflight permit will be issue by:
- Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA)
- Postal Address: Headquarters Civil Aviation Authority Terminal 1 Building Karachi Airport, Pakistan
Pakistani Overflight Air Navigation Bill Responsibility
The local agent who obtains an overflight authorization will get an air navigation bill from Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Validity of a Pakistani Overflight Permit
Permits for Overflight Are Valid for “72 Hours” (from its initial requested schedule).
Working Hours of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority
- Saturday and Sunday are Pakistani Weekend
- Working hours of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority are from 0400Z to 1200Z.
We recognize that high-quality, personalized ground handling services at the best price are critical components of a successful trip. Whether the flight is ad-hoc or scheduled, we ensure that the aircraft, its crew, passengers, and cargo are taken care of from landing to take-off. Overfly Permit provide a comprehensive range of high-quality cargo, ramp, passenger, and fuel stop services to our customers in Pakistan and around the world.
OPIS ISB (New Airport), Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply
OPRN (Old Airport), Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply
OPKW KCF (Domestic), Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply
OPKC KHI, Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply
OPPI PSI, Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply
OPQT UET, Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply
OPLA LHE, Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply
OPFA LYP, Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply
OPRK RYK, Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply
OPST SKT, Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply
OPNH WNS, Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply
OPMT MUX, Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply
OPSK SKZ, Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply
OPGD GWD, Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply
OPTU TUK, Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply
OPPS PEW, Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply
Our highly professional flight support team, with over 15 years of experience, has the commercial technical and regulatory knowledge and expertise to handle your flight in the shortest possible time at any civil airport in Pakistan, reducing the inconveniences of international flights such as obtaining Pakistan overflight and landing permits, and escorting passengers and crew through customs and immigration. Third-party providers are used for other services. Furthermore, we adhere to stringent operational and customer service standards to ensure that every site we serve receives consistent, professional, and tailored service.
- Permits for Overflight and Landing in Pakistan
- Low flying by fixed wing aircraft/helicopter flight/aerial photography/aerial spray
- VVIP or VIP flight authorization
- Operations to joint users/disused airfield
Passengers on board, passport numbers, nationalities, addresses, and phone numbers in Pakistan.
- Purpose of travel.
- Aircraft Specification
- Copy of AOC with validity
- Copy of AWC with validity
- Confirmation of comprehensive insurance coverage (hull, pax, crew & third party) as per ICAO Montréal convention 1999
- Tentative stay of each passenger in Pakistan & proposed date of departure
- Details of any cargo on board
- For business charter flights confirmation letter of invitation from the inviting organization, company or a person i.e. receiving party details
- Helicopter Flight/Aerial Photography / Aerial Spray / Low Flying By Fixed Wing Aircraft
- Permission for helicopter flight/ Aerial photography / Aerial spray flights or low flying by fixed wing aircraft operating at an altitude below 10000 ft shall be issued in coordination with concerned security agencies for which at least 15 days’ notice is required.
- Aircraft Specification
- Copy of AOC with validity.
- Copy of AWC with validity.
- Confirmation of comprehensive insurance coverage (hull, passengers, crew & third party) as per ICAO Montréal Convention 1999.
- Landing permits for demonstration flights by foreign registered civil aircraft must be requested at least 10 days in advance.
- Permission will be granted in collaboration with the appropriate security agencies.
- Landing Permits for VVIP or VIP planes must be obtained through Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Islamabad, requiring prior approval by the Federal Government via diplomatic channels.
- The Air Transport Directorate of the CAA will provide the landing permit once MOFA has given their approval.
Air Headquarters issues clearances for all military flights flown by military aircraft and to military/civil airfields. Their address is as follows:
Directorate of Air Intelligence, Air Headquarters
PAF Complex, Sector E-9, Islamabad
Tele: 92-051-9507419
Fax: 92-051-9263123