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Flight route guides from the UK

Everything we know about the routes we track — which UK airports to use, the best stopover hubs, when fares peak and when to book.

Each guide covers one destination from every angle: whether there are non-stop flights, which Gulf, European or Asian hubs make the best connections, how UK airports compare, and the seasons that push prices up. They are written for real trips — family visits, holidays and everything in between.

If you are new to hunting for fares, read our complete guide to finding cheap flights from the UK first, then come back to the route you need.

Flights from the UK to Pakistan

Flights from the UK to Philippines

Flights from the UK to United Arab Emirates

Flights from the UK to Thailand

All routes at a glance

RouteMain airportJourney timeGuide
UK to Islamabad, PakistanIslamabad International Airport (ISB)Around 7.5–8.5 hours from London or Manchester, depending on direction and windsRead guide
UK to Lahore, PakistanAllama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)Around 8–9 hours when a non-stop service is operatingRead guide
UK to Karachi, PakistanJinnah International Airport (KHI)Typically 11–18 hours, depending on the hub and connectionRead guide
UK to Manila, PhilippinesNinoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)Typically around 16–22 hours in total, depending on the hub and connectionRead guide
UK to Dubai, United Arab EmiratesDubai International Airport (DXB)Around 6.5–7.5 hours from the UK, depending on departure airport and windsRead guide
UK to Bangkok, ThailandSuvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)Around 11–12 hours from London HeathrowRead guide

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