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$599+ Cheap flights to Islamabad

— ISB
13 Nov — 20 Nov1
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Flights to Islamabad in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Islamabad

Sat 24/1015:15 -
1 stop35h 00m
Sun 8/1122:15 -
2 stops29h 30m
Deal found 13/10$1,289
Mon 2/1110:10 -
1 stop37h 50m
Tue 17/1119:30 -
2 stops31h 05m
Deal found 11/10$1,345
Wed 4/1111:25 -
1 stop38h 50m
Thu 5/1122:15 -
2 stops27h 20m
Deal found 9/10$1,355
Mon 16/1110:10 -
1 stop37h 50m
Tue 1/1219:30 -
2 stops31h 05m
Deal found 13/10$1,365
Mon 2/1107:25 -
2 stops40h 35m
Tue 17/1119:30 -
2 stops31h 05m
Deal found 11/10$1,388
Mon 2/1115:10 -
1 stop35h 05m
Tue 17/1122:15 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 11/10$1,414
Sat 24/1020:40 -
1 stop27h 20m
Tue 3/1119:30 -
2 stops31h 05m
Deal found 10/10$1,418
Mon 26/1015:10 -
1 stop35h 05m
Mon 9/1114:00 -
2 stops34h 30m
Deal found 10/10$1,424
Thu 12/1121:30 -
1 stop26h 40m
Wed 18/1104:35 -
1 stop19h 55m
Deal found 13/10$1,427
Fri 13/1121:30 -
1 stop26h 40m
Thu 19/1104:35 -
1 stop31h 10m
Deal found 14/10$1,428
Fri 13/1121:30 -
1 stop35h 45m
Fri 20/1115:55 -
2 stops32h 35m
Deal found 14/10$1,430

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Return from

$1,289

One-way from

$599

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,543
24/10-8/11
  • 24/10-8/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 30m total
  • Sydney to Islamabad
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 45m total
  • Sydney to Islamabad
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyIslamabad

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ISB Islamabad Intl

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/10

16:40-03:25

1 stop40h 45m

Islamabad Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-05:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$622

SydneyIslamabad

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ISB Islamabad Intl

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/11

14:00-18:10

2 stops34h 10m

Islamabad Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-05:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$756

SydneyIslamabad

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ISB Islamabad Intl

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

21:30-20:10

2 stops28h 40m

Islamabad Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-05:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$760

SydneyIslamabad

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ISB Islamabad Intl

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/11

21:30-03:15

1 stop35h 45m

Islamabad Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-05:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$790

SydneyIslamabad

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ISB Islamabad Intl

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/10

15:40-20:30

2 stops34h 50m

Islamabad Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-05:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$792

SydneyIslamabad

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ISB Islamabad Intl

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/12

19:00-01:40

2 stops36h 40m

Islamabad Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-05:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,011
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SydneyIslamabad

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ISB Islamabad Intl

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/11

15:50-07:25

1 stop21h 35m

Islamabad Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-05:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,067

SydneyIslamabad

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ISB Islamabad Intl

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/11

09:00-07:25

2 stops28h 25m

Islamabad Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-05:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,147

SydneyIslamabad

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ISB Islamabad Intl

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

11:25-20:15

1 stop38h 50m

Islamabad Intl

Thu 5/11

22:15-07:35

2 stops27h 20m

$1,355

SydneyIslamabad

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ISB Islamabad Intl

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

10:25-07:15

2 stops26h 50m

Islamabad Intl

Wed 3/2

03:15-18:35

1 stop33h 20m

$1,926

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Islamabad

When is the best time to book a flight to Islamabad?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Islamabad, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Islamabad

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Thai Airways, andChina Southern to Pakistan have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,678 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,678 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,678 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Thai Airways
7.9
Good
427 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,678 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
China Southern
7.4
Good
177 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,678 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,721 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,678 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,542 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,678 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

FAQs about flying to Islamabad

Getting around Islamabad

The main form of transport from the Benazir Bhutto International Airport (ISB) into the city is a taxi, as several companies have manned desks at the airport, although some local hotels provide shuttle services for guests. Expect an average journey to take approximately 30 minutes.

When you get into town from your flight, the city is relatively easy to navigate, as it is organised in a grid system. There are plenty of taxi firms to choose from, and those in the city have a good reputation for reliability and safety. It still pays to arrange a fare before setting off to get the cheapest price possible. Islamabad is a convenient place to hire a car as well as the grid system makes driving safer than other Pakistani cities.

As the city is arranged in a “grid” pattern, with areas marked F2, F3 etc. Head to G7, G8 and G9 for the best restaurants and bazaars while F6 and F7 are full of accommodation options.

Public transport is readily available in the city, but is often too crowded and can be rather slow to use, although it is very cheap. An interesting way to see the sights is from the back of one of the local motorised or pedal-powered rickshaws.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Islamabad?

    If you book a flight to Islamabad, you will be flying into Islamabad Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Islamabad Intl (ISB) is located 31.8 km from the centre of Islamabad.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Islamabad if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Islamabad on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Islamabad?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Islamabad.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Islamabad?

    Islamabad Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Islamabad. One-way flights to Islamabad Intl typically cost $99, while return flights cost around $88.

  • How much is a return flight to Islamabad?

    A return flight to Islamabad will typically cost around $163, however they can be found for as little as $88.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Islamabad depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Islamabad, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Islamabad Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Islamabad Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Islamabad Intl?

    Yes. Islamabad Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Luxe Living Stay - Stylish Apartment Near Airport Isb is the closest property to Islamabad Intl (0.0 km away from Islamabad Intl).

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