Travelling from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
The timezone in Islamabad is UTC+5, which is six hours behind Canberra.
Give yourself enough time to make your CBR to ISB flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Canberra Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight is Rs173,961. A return fare is currently Rs342,556. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from CBR to ISB, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Canberra Airport to Islamabad International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Canberra Airport (CBR)
When it comes to Canberra Airport's on-time performance, 72.61% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Canberra Airport from central Canberra, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Canberra 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 close to CBR:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
If you're getting in on a late Canberra Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near ISB:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from central Islamabad. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Canberra Airport to Islamabad International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Islamabad. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Canberra 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 CBR to ISB in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Pakistan
Islamabad is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Pakistan you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres south-east of Islamabad, a trip to Lahore will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks, B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo.
Faisalabad is another must-experience 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.