Travelling from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Islamabad Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Islamabad Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 20 minutes.
Islamabad is four hours ahead of Paris and is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CDG to ISB flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
PIA has direct flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Islamabad Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Islamabad — and maybe even more of Pakistan if you have time.
PIA is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for CDG to ISB flights is PIA.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Islamabad Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CDG and ISB:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Islamabad Airport (ISB)
Right now, Rs77,395 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Islamabad Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs142,362. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book four months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CDG to ISB.
The cheapest month for flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Islamabad Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 65% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport from central Paris, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to CDG? If you've booked an early flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Islamabad Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Islamabad Airport (ISB)
If you're getting in on a late Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Islamabad Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near ISB:
Getting from Islamabad Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
From Islamabad Airport, Islamabad is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Islamabad Airport (ISB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Islamabad Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Islamabad in March.
Lock in your flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Islamabad Airport for June if you want to go to Islamabad during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 42ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CDG to ISB sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Pakistan
Islamabad has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Pakistan waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres south-east of Islamabad, a trip to Lahore will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Mavi Mosque(blue mosque), Indo-Islamic Design Monument and Jamia Masjid Shah Jamaat.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Pakistan, head for Faisalabad, roughly 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. Faisal Masjid, Cricket Ground and Jinnah Park are highlights.