Virgin adds Islamabad

Virgin adds Islamabad 


 Starting 10th December 2020, Virgin will add a 4 weekly, year round service from Manchester to Islamabad.

 VS362 MAN 1235 ISB 0100 Tue, Thu, fri, Sun
VS363 ISB 0330 MAN 0700 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat. 

B789 used. 

 PIA serves the route daily, but currently suspended, and Serene Air also plan to serve the route.

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