Sindh · Pakistan
Larkana travel guide
Larkana is a city in Sindh, Pakistan, home to about 491,000 people.
- Best months
- December to February
- Nearest airport
- SKZ59 km · Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur
- Currency
- PKRPakistani rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Karachi
- Language
- English, Urdu
About
About Larkana
Larkana (Sindhi: لاڙڪانو, romanized: lāṛkāṇō; Urdu: لاڑکانہ, romanized: lāṛkāna) is a city located in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is the 15th largest city of Pakistan by population.
The historical name of Larkana until the year 1901 was Chandka. In August 2000, Larkana celebrated the hundredth anniversary of its founding. In the Sindhi language, the name of the city is pronounced 'Larkano'.
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When to go
The best time to visit Larkana
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Larkana are December to February. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 45 °C; July is the wettest, with about 31 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Larkana: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur (SKZ), about 59 km from the city centre in a straight line; Shaheed Benazirabad Airport (WNS, 150 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
The closest airport is 30 km away in Mohenjo-daro, from where you can get direct flights from Karachi. Pakistan's national carrier PIA operates direct and non-direct flights from Karachi to Mohenjo-daro. Direct flights run four times a week and take one hour, while the non-direct flights make a stop at Sukkur Airport and operate only on Fridays. Larkana railway station serves the city.
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SKZ · Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur
WNS · Shaheed Benazirabad Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Larkana
Eat
The most popular restaurants are Al Mansoor Hotel and Restaurant, Sambara Inn Hotel and Restaurant. There is also a KFC outlet on Station Rd. Most hotels mentioned below in the 'Sleep' section run a restaurant that is open for non-staying guests as well.
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Questions
Larkana: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Larkana?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Larkana are December to February. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 45 °C; July is the wettest, with about 31 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Larkana?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur (SKZ), about 59 km from the city centre in a straight line; Shaheed Benazirabad Airport (WNS, 150 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Larkana?
Pakistani rupee (PKR).
Nearby
Destinations near Larkana
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.