Public Transport

Most travellers will need to apply for an entry visa via one of Pakistan's diplomatic missions. Visa on arrival may be issued in certain cases, but only applies to a selected number of nationalities, and only for visitors travelling as part of an organised tour group or on business. Visa-free entry is granted to …

The Jinnah International Airport lies 15 km northeast of the city. Taxis are always available for hire outside the arrivals building. It takes approximately 25 minutes to travel from the airport to downtown Karachi. Agree on the price before boarding the cab, and familiarise yourself with the average fare at your time of travelling. A …

The best times to visit Karachi are either at the very start of the summer monsoon season (in July), or during the winter months, from December to February. Mind that due to its waterside location, Karachi maintains rather high humidity levels throughout the year. The summer months, from roughly May to September, tend to …

While busses are best avoided, auto-rickshaws may be a budget alternative to those, and can be hired anywhere in Karachi except for the South District, in which they are not …

The black-and-yellow taxis do not use meter, so agree on the price in advance and enquire at your hotel about approximate fares if you intend to use these. Convenient, metered, private taxis also operate around the city. Some of these include: White Cab +92 21 111 789 786 Metro Radio Cab +92 21 111 222 …

For secure and fast shipments, use private postage operators. Pakistan Post mail boxes are colour-coded, and indicate whether they are designated for local or international post in English. Karachi City …

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230 V, 50Hz "Euro" plugs type C and three round pin type D plugs …