How to find cheap flights to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
At the moment, Rs12,318 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Islamabad International Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to ISB for Rs26,092.
Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to ISB rises or falls.
Score a bargain on tickets to Islamabad, where Islamabad International Airport is located, by booking as early as possible. You're more likely to discover a great deal and have a wider range of departure options.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of scoring cheap flights to Islamabad. Doing this will give you more choices for where you begin and end your journey, as well as different prices.
Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes usually cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Islamabad International Airport.
Best time to go to Islamabad
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Islamabad is usually May.
If you can be flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to ISB.
If you'd love to experience Islamabad at its busiest, lock in your flights to ISB for July. Going on holiday during peak seasons often means more to do and see than at other times of the year.
April is the quietest time of year to visit if you're after a more laid-back vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Islamabad then.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider what type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Islamabad is warmest in June, with averages of between 24ºC and 39ºC.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 4ºC to 19ºC.
With two days of rain on average, November is the driest month in Islamabad.
July brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 15 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Flying to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Islamabad in a single hop. Book a direct flight to Islamabad International Airport with one of these leading airlines:
Gulf Air has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub land without delays, making it a great option when reserving your ISB plane ticket.
ISB is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to ISB? These hotels near Islamabad International Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:
Islamabad International Airport has an on-time rating of 71%, which is based on the arrival performance of departing flights. This can be useful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Islamabad International Airport is located in Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Getting to central Islamabad from Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The distance from ISB to central Islamabad is about 31 kilometres.
After landing from your flight to ISB, driving to the centre will take around 35 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Islamabad has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to help get you started:
Islamabad highlights
These leading attractions have to be on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Islamabad:
Faisal Mosque: Offering a memorable introduction to everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 3 kilometres north of the centre.
Zameen Khan Garden: Here's where you can ease into a slower rhythm when exploring Islamabad. This park is roughly 3 kilometres south-west of the centre.
Faisal mosque Islamabad: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 3 kilometres north of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Islamabad experience.
How to get to Muzaffarabad from Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Heading straight for Muzaffarabad? From ISB, it takes around 3 hours 40 minutes to drive there. The city is about 161 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Tordher
If Tordher is where you're off to, it's around 72 kilometres from Islamabad International Airport.
The drive time to Tordher is roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Explore more of Pakistan
There are plenty more places to explore in Pakistan, starting with Lahore. Badshahi Mosque, Lahore Fort and Jamia Masjid F1 are must-do's in this city, which is around 257 kilometres south-east of Islamabad. Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) is the closest airport in Lahore.
Faisalabad is another popular destination in Pakistan and is roughly 241 kilometres south of Islamabad. Zero in on some of the best places like Faisal Masjid, Madni Masjid and Jamia masjid Bara Minar wali. Faisalabad Airport (LYP) is the main gateway to this city.
Or head to Rawalpindi, about 21 kilometres east of Islamabad. Umer Bin Khattab Masjid, Moti Masjid and Jamia Masjid E Muhammad are just a taste of what's waiting.