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$674+ Cheap flights to Islamabad

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ISB
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Islamabad in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Islamabad
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Islamabad. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 24 July 2026.

Sat 31/1010:30
SYD
-
ISB
1 stop37h 30m
Air China
Sun 15/1120:30
ISB
-
SYD
1 stop29h 40m
Air China
Deal found 23/7$1,311
Sat 24/1020:40
SYD
-
ISB
1 stop27h 20m
Air China
Sun 8/1120:30
ISB
-
SYD
1 stop29h 40m
Air China
Deal found 23/7$1,361
Wed 23/915:40
SYD
-
ISB
2 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/1019:30
ISB
-
SYD
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7$1,366
Wed 12/815:40
SYD
-
ISB
2 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/820:10
ISB
-
SYD
2 stops37h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$1,371
Sat 26/919:40
SYD
-
ISB
1 stop27h 30m
Air China
Tue 6/1020:10
ISB
-
SYD
2 stops37h 40m
Air China
Deal found 21/7$1,468
Tue 4/822:00
SYD
-
ISB
2 stops49h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/820:10
ISB
-
SYD
2 stops37h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7$1,469
Wed 9/910:05
SYD
-
ISB
1 stop38h 30m
China Southern
Thu 12/1122:15
ISB
-
SYD
1 stop29h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 19/7$1,475
Thu 8/1021:35
SYD
-
ISB
1 stop35h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 26/1004:35
ISB
-
SYD
1 stop19h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/7$1,504
Mon 2/1121:30
SYD
-
ISB
1 stop26h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sun 15/1104:35
ISB
-
SYD
1 stop31h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/7$1,505
Sun 1/1116:50
SYD
-
ISB
1 stop40h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sun 15/1104:35
ISB
-
SYD
1 stop19h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/7$1,527

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Find the latest flights to Islamabad in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 24 July 2026.

Return from

$1,311

One-way from

$674

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$1,665
Air China
  • Air China
  • 17/10-1/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 10m total
  • Sydney to Islamabad
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 6/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 50m 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 - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/8

10:00-22:10

1 stop17h 10m

Islamabad Intl

Wed 26/8

23:20-20:30

1 stop16h 10m

$1,605

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

21:35-03:25

1 stop35h 50m

Islamabad Intl

Mon 26/10

19:35-12:10

3 stops34h 35m

$1,622

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/10

16:40-18:25

1 stop31h 45m

Islamabad Intl

Mon 26/10

04:35-06:30

1 stop19h 55m

$1,630

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

22:00-18:10

2 stops50h 10m

Islamabad Intl

Thu 31/12

20:30-08:35

1 stop30h 05m

$1,658

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/10

15:50-07:40

1 stop21h 50m

Islamabad Intl

Wed 4/11

08:55-06:50

1 stop39h 55m

$1,703

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 23/9

15:40-18:25

1 stop31h 45m

Islamabad Intl

Mon 26/10

04:35-06:30

1 stop19h 55m

$1,705

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 23/9

14:50-07:40

1 stop21h 50m

Islamabad Intl

Tue 27/10

03:10-06:50

1 stop21h 40m

$1,723

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/9

21:00-19:35

2 stops51h 35m

Islamabad Intl

Sun 20/9

21:35-07:30

2 stops28h 55m

$1,736

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/10

15:50-07:40

1 stop21h 50m

Islamabad Intl

Sat 24/10

03:30-06:50

1 stop21h 20m

$1,741

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

07:00-07:40

2 stops30h 40m

Islamabad Intl

Sun 25/10

03:10-06:50

1 stop21h 40m

$1,750

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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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Islamabad. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Islamabad. Reviews last updated 24 July 2026.
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
3,634 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,634 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,634 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Thai Airways
7.9
Good
411 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,634 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
China Southern
7.4
Good
164 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,634 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,747 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,634 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,486 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,634 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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, Air China 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 $120, while return flights cost around $433.

  • How much is a return flight to Islamabad?

    A return flight to Islamabad will typically cost around $433, however they can be found for as little as $433.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Islamabad depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Islamabad, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 35 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. Vibe Retreat is the closest property to Islamabad Intl (0.0 km away from Islamabad Intl).

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