New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) is all set to see two new flights operation from South Air Pakistan from July 9, 2026, to October 31, 2026. Talking to Gwadar Pro, Gwadar Station Manager Muhammad Saleem said that the airline will operate two scheduled weekly flights to and from Gwadar under the new timetable.

As per the schedule, on Thursdays, Flight Z8-922 will depart Karachi at 4:40 p.m. and arrive in Gwadar at 6:10 p.m. The return Flight Z8-923 will leave Gwadar at 6:40 p.m. and land in Karachi at 8:10 p.m.

On Saturdays, Flight Z8-909 will depart Karachi at 7:00 a.m. and arrive in Gwadar at 8:30 a.m. It will then continue to Quetta, departing Gwadar at 9:00 a.m. and arriving in Quetta at 10:40 a.m.

For the return journey, Flight Z8-910 will depart Quetta at 11:10 a.m., arrive in Gwadar at 1:10 p.m., and then leave Gwadar at 1:40 p.m., reaching Karachi at 3:10 p.m.

Muhammad Saleem said that the implementation of the new flight schedule will further improve travel convenience for passengers in Gwadar and strengthen the city's air connectivity with Karachi and Quetta.

The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has already issued an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to the newly established South Air Pakistan last month.

The certificate was issued under the signature of CAA Director General Nadir Shafi Dar.

According to officials, the Ministry of Defence and the Civil Aviation Authority provided full support during the certification process.

DG Nadir Shafi Dar said the CAA remains committed to supporting the growth and development of Pakistan’s aviation sector.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China