Health Alert: Pakistan, International Flights Suspended Until May 15

Location:  Pakistan (country-wide)

Event:  Update #34 – Suspension of International Flights until May 15

On April 25, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority extended the suspension of international flights until May 15, 2020, 11:59 p.m. (Pakistan Standard Time).

The U.S. Mission to Pakistan does not currently have plans to arrange additional charter flights to the United States.

United States citizens who still wish to depart Pakistan should continue to monitor flight availability and explore commercial flight options as they become available. Please see Update #31for our most recent update on commercial flight options.

For U.S. citizens still in Pakistan, if you have not already done so, enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive future alerts and updates from the U.S. Embassy.

Actions to Take: 

• Seek medical care right away if you believe you may have COVID-19.
• Review the CDC’s latest recommendationsto reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19.
• Monitor flight availability. 
• Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s websiteon the latest travel restrictions to the United States. 
• Review the Embassy’s webpage on COVID-19 for Pakistan specific information.
• Visit the Department of State’s COVID-19 information page for the latest information. 

Assistance:  

U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan  

+(92)(51) 201-4000  

ACSIslamabad@state.gov

https://pk.usembassy.gov

U.S. Consulate General Karachi  

+(92)(21) 3527 5000  

ACSKarachi@state.gov

U.S. Consulate General Lahore  

+(92)(42) 3603 4000  

ACSLahore@state.gov

U.S. Consulate Peshawar  

+(92)(91) 526 8800  

State Department – Consular Affairs  

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444  

Pakistan Country Information  

Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates  

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