Travelling from Beijing to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Beijing to Islamabad International Airport (ISB). Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are Beijing's main airports.
Around 6 hours 30 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Beijing to Islamabad International Airport flight.
Islamabad is three hours behind Beijing. Islamabad International Airport is located in Islamabad, which runs on the UTC+5 timezone.
The most popular route is from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB). Choose from 4 direct services each week. Air China operates a 2:30pm departure between PEK and ISB.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Beijing to ISB.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can hop on a direct flight from Beijing to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
When taking off from PEK, you can take a direct flight from Beijing to Islamabad International Airport with Air China.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between PEK and ISB is Air China.
Pakistan International Airlines is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Beijing to ISB leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
To reach PEK from central Beijing, it takes about 40 minutes to drive the 31 kilometres or so.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Beijing Capital International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Beijing to Islamabad International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of the departures from Beijing Capital International Airport, 79.67% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Beijing to Islamabad International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Daxing International Airport and ISB:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
PKX is about 56 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport when driving from the city centre.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Beijing to ISB flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Daxing International Airport:
Most flights that depart Daxing International Airport arrive at their destination as expected. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 88.83%.
About Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Book a hotel close to ISB if you have a late flight from Beijing to Islamabad International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Islamabad. The time it takes to get there in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Right now, Rs72,589 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Islamabad International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs162,127. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book two months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Beijing to ISB.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Beijing to Islamabad International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
April is the quietest month for flights from Beijing to Islamabad International Airport (ISB), while July is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Islamabad based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Beijing to ISB flight ticket departing in June if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Islamabad to range from 24ºC to 39ºC.
January has temperatures of between 4ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Beijing to Islamabad International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Islamabad
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Islamabad right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Beijing to Islamabad International Airport:
Your visit to Islamabad won't be complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Faisal Mosque, North-Pakistan Adventure | Climbing Trekking tours and Faisal mosque Islamabad.
Explore more of Pakistan
You've seen Islamabad, now it's time to explore more of Pakistan. Travel around 274 kilometres south-east to Lahore to tick off its top sights. From Jamia Masjid F1 to Mavi Mosque(blue mosque) and Jamia Masjid Mubarak, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Faisalabad is another essential stop in Pakistan and is around 241 kilometres south of Islamabad. No journey is complete without experiencing Faisal Masjid, Madni Masjid and Jamia masjid Bara Minar wali.