‍DALLAS - Pakistan’s new low-cost carrier (LCC) Fly Jinnah (FJ) has launched its third international flight from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Oman. 

The Karachi (KHI) based carrier, which is owned and operated jointly by Pakistan’s Lakson Group and Air Arabia Group has selected MCT as the next destination in its growing route network. The airline will operate twice weekly flights on this route with an Airbus A320. The bi-weekly service provides passengers with convenient and affordable connectivity between ISB and MCT. 

“We are committed to continuous growth and success to expand opportunities in air travel. I am proud to have started non-stop flights between Islamabad and Muscat, which is Fly Jinnah’s third international destination. This expansion underscores Fly Jinnah’s commitment to offering more affordable and quality air travel domestically and internationally,” said FJ CEO.

Fly Jinnah's Growing Route Network

The LCC commenced domestic flight operations in late 2022. The Pakistani carrier operated its inaugural flight between Karachi (KHI) and Islamabad (ISB) on October 31, 2022. With its fleet of five Airbus A320 aircraft, FJ now serves five cities in Pakistan including KHI, ISB, Lahore (LHE), Peshawar (PEW) and Quetta (UET). 

In October 2023, Pakistani authorities granted FJ rights to operate international flights. FJ can operate flights to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iraq, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. The LCC currently operates scheduled international flights from both LHE and ISB, to Sharjah (SHJ) in the UAE.