Book on WhatsAppStaying connected makes travel in Pakistan far easier — for maps, translation, and messaging your driver on WhatsApp. Here is what visitors should know.
Getting a local SIM
Local SIM cards are affordable and give you the best data coverage. To buy one you will generally need your passport, and registration is done in person. There are official operator service centres and franchise outlets around the city; staff can help set it up.
If you land late or would rather sort it later, don’t worry — you can pre-book everything with us by WhatsApp before you arrive, so you are not dependent on getting online the moment you land.
eSIM and roaming
If your phone supports eSIM, a travel eSIM bought before you fly is a convenient way to be connected the instant you land. International roaming from your home network also works but is usually the most expensive option.
Coverage on the road
City coverage is good. As you head into the northern areas, mobile signal becomes patchy in remote valleys and high passes — another reason a pre-arranged trip with a known driver and itinerary is reassuring. See our northern areas guide.
Staying in touch with us
We do almost everything by WhatsApp — quotes, confirmations, and your driver’s details. Once you have any working data connection, you can reach a real person within minutes. See our airport transfers or just contact us.
For the bigger picture, read our foreign traveller’s guide to Islamabad.
Arriving soon? Pre-book your trip so you’re sorted before you even land.
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