Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
The timezone in Islamabad is UTC+5, which is three hours ahead of Athens.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your ATH to ISB flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Islamabad International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ATH and ISB include:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight is Rs50,713. A return fare right now is Rs150,558. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from ATH to ISB, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Islamabad International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ATH to ISB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Islamabad International Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport's on-time performance, 77.19% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Islamabad International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near ATH:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Reserve a hotel near ISB if you're on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport to central Islamabad has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Islamabad. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Islamabad International Airport for June if you want to visit Islamabad during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 39ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ATH to ISB in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Pakistan
Islamabad has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Pakistan you should also see. About 274 kilometres south-east of Islamabad, a trip to Lahore will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks, B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Pakistan, consider Faisalabad, roughly 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block are among the biggest draws.