Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Islamabad Airport (ISB): what you need to know
The timezone in Islamabad is UTC+5, which is 11 hours ahead of Chicago.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your ORD to ISB flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Islamabad Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between ORD and ISB:
Istanbul Airport
Hamad International Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Islamabad Airport (ISB)
Currently, Rs104,709 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Islamabad Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs246,417. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from ORD to ISB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Islamabad Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ORD to ISB.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Islamabad Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights leaving Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% land on time at their destination.
Central Chicago to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near ORD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Islamabad Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Islamabad Airport (ISB)
If you're arriving on a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Islamabad Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ISB:
Getting from Islamabad Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Islamabad. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Islamabad Airport (ISB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Islamabad Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Islamabad in March.
The warmest month in Islamabad is June, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Islamabad Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORD to ISB in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Pakistan
Lahore is just one of the many cities in Pakistan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Islamabad. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Mavi Mosque(blue mosque), Indo-Islamic Design Monument and Jamia Masjid Shah Jamaat.
Faisalabad is another sought-after destination in Pakistan and is around 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. No journey is complete without dropping by Faisal Masjid, Cricket Ground and Jinnah Park.
