Travelling from Chicago to Jinnah International Airport (KHI): What you need to know
Chicago has a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Chicago to Jinnah International Airport (KHI) heading out from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Jinnah International Airport is located in Karachi. The city follows the UTC+5 timezone and is ten hours ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to KHI, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's smart to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
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Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Jinnah International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
74.85% of flights that leave from O'Hare International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to KHI flight:
77.88% of all departures from Chicago Midway International Airport arrive according to schedule.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is around 137 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Chicago to Jinnah International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations as expected. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
If you have a late flight from Chicago to Jinnah International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near KHI:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
Currently, 287 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Jinnah International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 660 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to KHI, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Affordable Chicago to Jinnah International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Jinnah International Airport (KHI). Visit Karachi in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Karachi is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your Chicago to KHI plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Jinnah International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Karachi
You have your flight from Chicago to Jinnah International Airport organised, so all that's left to do is decide where you're going to stay in Karachi. Hadis Villa is a top recommendation.
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Karachi when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at Grand Jama Masjid & Bahria Quran Academy followed by Paradise Inn Resorts and Usmania Masjid.
Explore more of Pakistan
Karachi has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Pakistan you should also see. Around 129 kilometres north-east of Karachi, a trip to Hyderabad will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Jamia Masjid, Madina Masjid and Baitul Mukarram Masjid.
Larkana is another well-known destination in Pakistan and is around 306 kilometres north of Karachi. No journey is complete without a visit to Big Shivala Temple, Jinnah Bagh جناح باغ and Dharam Shala.