Travelling from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Islamabad is five hours ahead of Belfast and follows the UTC+5 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BHD to ISB flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from George Best Belfast City Airport to Islamabad International Airport. Many passengers pass through London Heathrow Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight is Rs98,327. A return ticket is currently Rs225,147. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BHD to ISB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Islamabad International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Of the flights that depart from George Best Belfast City Airport, 68.3% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to George Best Belfast City Airport from central Belfast, it takes about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near BHD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Islamabad International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
If you're coming in on a late George Best Belfast City Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near ISB:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
From Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Islamabad International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Islamabad. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Islamabad International Airport for June if you want to go to Islamabad during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 39ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BHD to ISB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Pakistan
Islamabad is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Pakistan waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres south-east of Islamabad, a trip to Lahore will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks, B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo.
Faisalabad is another standout destination in Pakistan and is around 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. No trip is complete without experiencing Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block.