Swat

Swat Motorway

Modern motorway approach into Swat Valley from Islamabad.

Swat Motorway quick facts

Height above sea level: 2,800 ft; about 850 m
Nearest city: Chakdara; About 80 km (Phase I) from the Karnal Sher Khan Interchange on the M-1 near Swabi to Chakdara (about 1 hour's drive); Phase II extends towards Fatehpur
Summer (Jun–Aug): 24°C to 40°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): 3°C to 18°C

Famous for

Also called the Swat Expressway (M-16), built by FWO and opened in 2019. It cut the Islamabad–Chakdara trip from about 4 hours to under 2, and has seven interchanges and three twin-tube tunnels.

Temperatures are typical seasonal ranges. Mountain weather changes quickly, so check the forecast before you travel.

About Swat Motorway

Quick facts

Height above sea level: 2,800 ft (about 850 m)
Nearest city: Chakdara — About 80 km (Phase I) from the Karnal Sher Khan Interchange on the M-1 near Swabi to Chakdara (about 1 hour's drive); Phase II extends towards Fatehpur
Summer (Jun–Aug): 24°C to 40°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): 3°C to 18°C

Famous for: Also called the Swat Expressway (M-16), built by FWO and opened in 2019. It cut the Islamabad–Chakdara trip from about 4 hours to under 2, and has seven interchanges and three twin-tube tunnels.

Swat Motorway is the main high-speed road into Swat Valley from the south.