There
are 6-9 daily flights on various airlines between Karachi and Dubai,
the regional air traffic hub. There are 2 daily non-stop flights
between Dubai and New York, 10 daily flights between Dubai and
London and at least 1-3 daily flight between Dubai and most other
destinations in the world.
Travelers from almost all countries require Visas to visit Pakistan.
These are easily available through the Consulates / High Commissions
in almost all countries. HSI will be pleased to provide invitation
letter to patients and their caregivers / attendants wanting to
avail this treatment.
Park Lane Hospital is located approximately 25 Km from Jinnah
International Airport in Karachi. Total travel time between airport
and Park Lane Hospital is 45 minutes (without traffic) and 75
minutes (rush hour traffic). Park Lane Hospital is located
approximately 7 Km from the city center.
Ambulance service can be provided to take patients directly from the
Airport to the hospital at a charge of US$ 75 one way. Overseas
patients wishing to go directly from the airport to the hospital and
return immediately upon treatment can easily be accommodated.
For attendants wishing to stay in local hotels, there are
international chains such as the Marriott, Sheraton and Pearl
Continental (formerly Intercontinental) available at US$ 180-250 ++
per night approximately 5 Km from Park Lane Hospital. Local hotels
such as the Avari Towers are available at US$ 100-US$150+ per night.
Chauffer driven rent-a-car facilities offered by Avis, Budget,
Europe Car are also available at US$ 180- US$300 per day and can be
arranged through HSI, the hotel or directly.
In addition to fast food chains such as McDonalds, Pizza Hut, KFC,
Dominos, Papa John’s Pizza, Costa Coffee, Dunkin Donuts which offer
eat in and delivery services, a large variety of international
cuisine such as Italian, French, Chinese, Japanese, Korean,
Continental, Persian, Arabic and Thai is available through local
hotels and restaurants. Most restaurants offer dine in and efficient
delivery services as well. |