Flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
The timezone in Islamabad is UTC+5, which is eight hours behind Auckland.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your AKL to ISB flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Auckland Airport to Islamabad International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between AKL and ISB include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Rs168,520 is the lowest price for a one-way Auckland Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs275,296. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from AKL to ISB, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Auckland Airport to Islamabad International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from AKL to ISB.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Auckland Airport to Islamabad International Airport.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
69.31% of flights taking off from Auckland Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Auckland to Auckland Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near AKL? If you're catching an early flight from Auckland Airport to Islamabad International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Consider booking a hotel close to ISB if you're on a late Auckland Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport to the centre of Islamabad has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Auckland Airport to Islamabad International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Islamabad in April.
Lock in your flight from Auckland Airport to Islamabad International Airport for June if you'd like to go to Islamabad during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 39ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AKL to ISB in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Pakistan
You've seen Islamabad, now it's time to discover other parts of Pakistan. Journey about 274 kilometres south-east to Lahore to check off its top attractions. From Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks to B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres south of Islamabad, Faisalabad is another essential stop in Pakistan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block.
