How to find cheap flights to Skardu Airport (KDU)
Currently, Rs107,265 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Skardu Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to KDU for Rs229,289.
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Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find the lowest price on tickets to Skardu, where Skardu Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer some amazing early bird rates.
Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of finding cheap flights to Skardu. Doing this will give you more choices for where you take off and land, along with different prices.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes are generally cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Skardu Airport.
Best time to go to Skardu
You can typically board the cheapest flight to Skardu in May.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to KDU, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Travel to Skardu in June if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to KDU, but also when fares are typically more expensive.
Travel in February if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Skardu are often more affordable.
Check the weather conditions before you go. August brings the warmest days in Skardu, with averages of between -2ºC and 10ºC.
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -31ºC to -13ºC.
December comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Skardu.
Expect the heaviest showers during April, which gets around 11 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Skardu Airport (KDU): What you need to know
Ditch the layovers and jump on a direct flight to Skardu Airport. PIA and Airblue fly nonstop to Skardu.
Consider booking your KDU plane ticket with PIA. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 33% of flights into this airport arriving when expected.
The timezone at KDU is UTC+5.
Curl up in bed not long after your flight to KDU. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Skardu Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Skardu Airport is located in Skardu, Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan.
Getting to central Skardu from Skardu Airport (KDU)
KDU is about 3 kms (2 miles) from central Skardu.
You'll get to the centre in around 15 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to KDU.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 50 minutes.
If you're eager to stay near all the action in Skardu, unpack your suitcase at one of these comfy options:
Skardu highlights
Put these major attractions on your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Skardu:
K2 Base Camp: A classic place to begin sightseeing, this landmark is located around 8 kms (5 miles) north-west of the city centre.
Deosai National Park: This will also be a trip highlight. A top landmark, it's around 3 kms (2 miles) north-west of the centre of Skardu.
Explore more of Pakistan
Pakistan isn't short of places to explore. Venture on to Muzaffarabad, located around 209 kms (130 miles) south-west of Skardu. Valleys of kashmir, Rose Garden and Neelum Island should be on your to-do list.
Islamabad fits right into any adventure through Pakistan. You'll find it roughly 290 kms (180 miles) south-west of Skardu. Faisal Mosque, North-Pakistan Adventure | Climbing Trekking tours and Faisal mosque Islamabad rank among the top sights. You can get here through Islamabad International Airport (ISB).
Roughly 257 kms (160 miles) south-west of Skardu, Abbottabad is well worth the journey. Great reasons to visit include Karakoram Highway, Ilyasi Masjid and Thandiani.