Is it possible to travel from India to Russia through Pakistan?

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I am a budding overlanding enthusiast planning to make a handful of international road trips from India in upcoming years. But I have seen that most people who travel to Europe or Central Asia take the Myanmar-China route which is much longer and troublesome due to stringent self-drive regulations of China. Why not take the route through Pakistan to reach central Asia or into Iran for Europe? If it's possible what will be the documents/paperworks required?



Best Answer

Your best bet is to cross the border from Pakistan to Iran at the Zahedan-Quetta border crossing, which is also troublesome.

In Quetta, you will have to stay at the Bloomstar Hotel. You will not be allowed to leave until you get your NOC (Certificate of No Objection) certificate. The certificate is free, and you only need to have your passport with you.

At the border, you will also need your passport and visa. The website advises to take lots of copies, as you and your baggage will be checked lots of times.

Due to the fact that the process is not very organised, you will have to change escorts and be checked multiple times. The whole journey will take around 30 hours.




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Can I travel from Pakistan to Russia?

Am I allowed to travel from Pakistan to Russia? Yes, but conditions apply when entering Russia from Pakistan.

Can Indian go to Russia right now?

In light of the Covid-19 related travel restrictions and rules/guidelines, Indian nationals travelling to Russia on tourist, business visas, etc. are advised to travel only on DIRECT FLIGHTs between Delhi and Moscow.

Is India to Russia flight open?

NEW DELHI: India and Russia no longer have direct air connectivity. Air India had to suspend its twice-weekly Delhi-Moscow nonstop from April 1, 2022, as the airline's renewed insurance contract in force from that day prohibits its aircraft from landing in and taking off from Russia and Ukraine, say people in the know.

Is International FLIGHTs open for Russia?

Russia is planning to restart international flight services to and from 52 countries post-April 9.



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