Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Islamabad is five hours ahead of Edinburgh and follows the UTC+5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your EDI to ISB flight.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Islamabad International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EDI and ISB:
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight is Rs67,541. A return ticket right now is Rs156,946. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from EDI to ISB, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Islamabad International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from EDI to ISB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Islamabad International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights taking off from Edinburgh Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Edinburgh Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near EDI. Whether you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Islamabad International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
If you're getting in on a late Edinburgh 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 resting shortly after at one of these hotels near ISB:
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.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Islamabad International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Islamabad. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Islamabad International Airport for June if you'd like to go to Islamabad during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 39ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from EDI to ISB around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Pakistan
You've visited Islamabad, now it's time to discover more of Pakistan. Journey around 274 kilometres south-east to Lahore to check off its leading sights. From Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks to B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres south of Islamabad, Faisalabad is another favourite stop in Pakistan. No visit is complete without checking out Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block.