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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Islamabad Airport to Skardu Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs46,921. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Islamabad to Skardu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Islamabad to Skardu flights are currently cheapest in August.

Direct flights from Islamabad to Skardu

Islamabad to Skardu: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Islamabad to Skardu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Skardu.

Islamabad to Skardu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs25,281
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 5 mins
Most popular airlinePIA
Average flights per week22

Finding cheap flights from Islamabad to Skardu: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Islamabad to Skardu is Rs46,870. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Islamabad to Skardu.
PIA, AirSial Limited and Airblue fly direct from Islamabad to Skardu.
As of July 2026, there are 22 flights per week flying from Islamabad to Skardu.
The cheapest month to fly from Islamabad to Skardu is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Islamabad Airport to Skardu Airport on Saturday, 5 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
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We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Skardu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, PIA offers the cheapest flight tickets to Skardu.

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)

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.

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