Luxury
10-Day Skardu & Hunza Tour
Skardu • Shigar • Khaplu • Gilgit • Hunza 10 Days / 9 Nights 4.9
PKR 320,000for the group
about $1,151
Skardu Tour Packages By Air
Skardu in 50 minutes, not 18 hours. Premium lakeside resorts, private 4x4 jeeps, and seamless airport coordination.
Published October 12, 2026 Pakistan Travellers 7 min read
Quick answer
How does a Skardu by-air tour package work, and what is the cost?
A Skardu by-air tour package cuts out the two-day overland mountain drive by flying directly into Skardu International Airport in 50–55 minutes from Islamabad. Land packages start from PKR 104,000 for a couple (or PKR 175,000 for a family of 4) covering private 4x4 Prado or Grand Cabin transport, airport pickup and drop, hotel accommodation with mountain views, and daily breakfast. Air tickets are quoted per seat based on real-time airline fares (typically PKR 45,000 to PKR 65,000 return per person).
- Flight Time: 50–55 minutes from Islamabad (right side window offers Nanga Parbat views)
- Land Inclusions: Private 4x4 Prado/Hiace, dedicated mountain driver, vetted 3★ to 5★ hotels, fuel & tolls
- Credibility: Rated 4.9★ on Google (14 verified reviews) · FBR Registered · Ground team in Shigar
- WhatsApp Direct Helpline: +92 371 5303587 (custom by-air quotes within 30 minutes)
The overland journey from Islamabad to Skardu along the Karakoram Highway and Indus Gorge is an epic 18 to 22-hour drive. For travellers with limited vacation days, honeymoon couples, or families travelling with young children or senior parents, flying to Skardu transforms the trip. You save four days of arduous driving on the road and spend your precious holiday immersed in the valleys of Baltistan.
Why Flying to Skardu is the Smartest Choice
Save 4 Travel Days
A 5-day road trip only leaves 2.5 days on the ground. A 5-day by-air trip gives you over 4 full days exploring Shangrila, Deosai, and Shigar.
Himalayan Aerial Panorama
Ranked among the most breathtaking commercial flights on Earth, passing eye-level with the 8,126m Raikot Face of Nanga Parbat and the K2 massif.
Weather Buffer Protocol
Because mountain flights can encounter cloud cover, our operations team in Shigar monitors forecasts daily and keeps proactive contingency arrangements ready.
Popular Skardu By Air Packages (2026 Rates)
Short Vacation
4-Day Skardu Highlights By Air
Day 1 fly in & Lower Kachura (Shangrila); Day 2 Upper Kachura boat cruise & Katpana Cold Desert; Day 3 Shigar Valley & 400-year-old Serena Fort; Day 4 morning dry fruit bazaar and return flight.
Land Package (Couple)
PKR 104,000 – 165,000
+ Return airfare per seat
Most Popular Choice
5-Day Skardu & Deosai Plains By Air
Adds a full-day 4x4 safari across the 4,000m Deosai National Park ("Land of Giants") and Sheosar Lake, plus Manthokha Waterfall in Kharmang Valley.
Land Package (Couple / 4 Pax)
PKR 145,000 – 210,000
+ Return airfare per seat
Grand Baltistan
7-Day Skardu, Shigar & Khaplu Royal Tour
An unhurried journey through all three valleys: Skardu, Shigar, and Khaplu Palace. Includes Basho Valley meadows and Sarfaranga sand dunes at sunset.
Land Package (Family / Group)
PKR 220,000 – 330,000
+ Return airfare per seat
Flying from Karachi, Lahore, or Overseas?
If you are departing from outside Islamabad, we handle the complete door-to-door itinerary:
- From Karachi: Fly Karachi to Islamabad on an evening flight, stay overnight in a vetted capital hotel, and take the morning connection to Skardu. Learn more on our Karachi to Skardu guide.
- From Lahore: Fly or travel via Motorway to Islamabad Airport for the morning flight, or book seasonal direct Lahore–Skardu flights. See our Lahore to Skardu packages.
- Overseas Pakistanis: We coordinate buffer nights so international flight connections are never jeopardized. Check our Overseas Pakistani packages.
What Is Included in Our Land Package?
Airport pick & drop at Skardu International Airport
Private 4x4 Prado or Hiace with experienced mountain driver
All fuel, toll taxes, and driver accommodation & food
Handpicked hotels with mountain/lake views & daily breakfast
Complete day excursions to Shangrila, Kachura & Shigar
24/7 on-ground assistance from our Shigar base office
Ready to Fly to Skardu?
Share your dates, departure city, and party size on WhatsApp. We will send you confirmed flight availability, hotel photos, and an itemized quote within 30 minutes.
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Specialists in Northern Pakistan fly-in itineraries with offices in Rawalpindi & Shigar, Gilgit-Baltistan.
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Why Pakistan Travellers
Pakistan's Most Trusted Mountain Tour Operator
From your first WhatsApp message to final drop-off, we handle every detail so you can focus on the experience of a lifetime.
13+ Years in Business
Operating Northern Pakistan tours since 2013. One of the most experienced GB operators.
1,000+ Travellers Hosted
Families, couples and corporate groups guided across the Karakoram since 2013.
FBR Registered
A registered business invoicing under a company account. Travel insurance is not included — every package lists it under exclusions, and we recommend you arrange your own.
On-Ground Teams in GB
Resident teams in Hunza and Skardu give you real-time road updates and same-day pivots.
24/7 On-Trip Support
While you are travelling, the WhatsApp line is answered around the clock — usually inside five minutes.
Drivers Who Live These Roads
Gilgit-Baltistan locals who run the Karakoram Highway, the Deosai crossing and the Raikot jeep track year-round.
Women & Family-Friendly
Every trip is private — your own vehicle and driver, never a shared coach. Child-friendly hotels, and the pace is planned around the youngest and oldest in the group.
30-Min WhatsApp Confirmation
Book online and receive your confirmed itinerary on WhatsApp within 30 minutes.
Our Offices
Rawalpindi (HQ)
Office PD 447, Line No. 6, Rawalpindi
Shigar Branch
Shigar Hashupi, near Hashupi Bagh
Contact Us
Call
0371 5303587WhatsApp
+92 371 5303587Business Hours
- Monday – Sunday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
We provide 24/7 emergency support via WhatsApp for all actively travelling guests.
Frequently Asked Questions
The direct flight from Islamabad to Skardu International Airport takes approximately 50 to 55 minutes on PIA Airbus A320 and ATR aircraft, compared to 18 to 22 hours of strenuous mountain driving by road.
Land packages for a private 4-day to 5-day Skardu tour start from PKR 104,000 for a couple (PKR 52,000 per person) covering private 4x4 transport, airport transfers, hotel accommodations, and daily breakfast. Domestic return flight tickets are quoted separately per seat (typically PKR 45,000 to PKR 65,000 return per person from Islamabad depending on airline booking timing).
Skardu flights operate under visual flight rules (VFR) and are weather-dependent. As a registered operator with local offices in Rawalpindi and Shigar, Pakistan Travellers immediately manages flight rescheduling, adjusts hotel dates with zero penalty where possible, and provides a standby private 4x4 road backup plan so your vacation is never stranded.
Yes. For guests flying from Karachi or Lahore, we arrange connection flights via Islamabad (or direct seasonal flights where scheduled by PIA/Fly Jinnah) along with airport hotel transfers and complete Baltistan ground arrangements.
A 5-day itinerary comfortably covers Lower Kachura (Shangrila Resort), Upper Kachura Lake (wooden boat rides), the high Deosai Plains & Sheosar Lake (June–September), Shigar Valley & 400-year-old Shigar Fort, the Cold Desert dunes, and Manthokha Waterfall.
Flying is the recommended option for families and seniors. It eliminates the exhausting, bumpy two-day Karakoram Highway drive and delivers you fresh to your luxury hotel in Baltistan in under an hour.