Travelling from Islamabad Airport (ISB) to Skardu Airport (KDU): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Islamabad Airport to Skardu Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Skardu's timezone is UTC+5, which is the same as Islamabad.
Flights from ISB to KDU start at 06:15 — the first with Pakistan International Airlines. The last service of the day is at 11:40 with Pakistan International Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 13 weekly Islamabad Airport to Skardu Airport flights.
Your ISB to KDU flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airblue is your gateway to exploring Skardu (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Pakistan!). Check out the direct flights from Islamabad Airport to Skardu Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with Airblue on this route.
Among carriers operating ISB to KDU flights, PIA has the best track record for timely arrivals.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Islamabad Airport to Skardu Airport. Dubai Airport is a popular stopover on the ISB to KDU route.
Handy information about Islamabad Airport (ISB)
Of all flights departing from Islamabad Airport, 67% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Islamabad Airport from central Islamabad, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Islamabad Airport to Skardu Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near ISB:
Arriving at Skardu Airport (KDU)
Book a hotel near KDU if you're taking a late Islamabad Airport to Skardu Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
When to fly to Skardu Airport (KDU)
August is the busiest month for flights from Islamabad Airport to Skardu Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Skardu in February.
Book your flight from Islamabad Airport to Skardu Airport for August if you want to explore Skardu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between -2ºC and 10ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ISB to KDU in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -33ºC and -13ºC on average.
Explore more of Pakistan
Skardu is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Pakistan just waiting to be explored. Around 451 kilometres south of Skardu, a trip to Lahore will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Mavi Mosque(blue mosque), Indo-Islamic Design Monument and Jamia Masjid Shah Jamaat.
Around 306 kilometres south-west of Skardu, Rawalpindi is another favourite stop in Pakistan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Jāmi Masjid al-Muzaffar, Jāmi Masjid e Qubā and Jamia Masjid.