Eid Rush & Fuel Hike: Pakistan Airfares Soar Up to 30% Domestically, PKR 150,000 Internationally

• Airfares in Pakistan surged significantly for both domestic and international routes post-Eid ul-Fitr due to seasonal travel demand and increased fuel prices.
• Domestic fares rose by 15-20%, with some passengers paying up to 30% more; international tickets increased by PKR 30,000 to PKR 150,000.
• The aviation industry faces financial strain from escalating geopolitical tensions (Iran, Israel, US) impacting global energy markets and jet fuel costs.
• Closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transit route, after US-Israel military strikes, has pushed international oil prices sharply upward.
• Jet A-1 fuel price increased by PKR 154 per litre, and aviation gasoline by PKR 80 per litre, forcing airlines to raise ticket prices to cover operating expenses.