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$581+ 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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ISB
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
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 2 February 2026.

Tue 3/308:10
SYD
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ISB
1 stop18h 05m
China Southern
Tue 10/322:15
ISB
-
SYD
1 stop29h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 1/2$1,041
Tue 3/308:10
SYD
-
ISB
1 stop18h 05m
China Southern
Thu 12/322:15
ISB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 30/1$1,045
Mon 2/314:00
SYD
-
ISB
1 stop34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/304:30
ISB
-
SYD
3 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,088
Tue 3/319:00
SYD
-
ISB
2 stops53h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/319:30
ISB
-
SYD
2 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,224
Sun 1/308:10
SYD
-
ISB
1 stop18h 05m
China Southern
Thu 12/322:15
ISB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 1/2$1,260
Sat 23/514:15
SYD
-
ISB
1 stop34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/821:35
ISB
-
SYD
2 stops29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,286
Wed 20/514:15
SYD
-
ISB
1 stop34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/621:35
ISB
-
SYD
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,292
Sat 14/320:40
SYD
-
ISB
1 stop27h 20m
Air China
Tue 7/420:10
ISB
-
SYD
2 stops37h 40m
Air China
Deal found 31/1$1,303
Wed 20/514:00
SYD
-
ISB
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/620:10
ISB
-
SYD
2 stops37h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,319
Sun 22/210:45
SYD
-
ISB
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/314:10
ISB
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SYD
3 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1$1,320

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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 2 February 2026.

Return from

$1,041

One-way from

$607

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Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,539
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 3/3-10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 15m total
  • Sydney to Islamabad
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 6/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 50m total
  • Sydney to Islamabad
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($156 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

08:10-20:15

1 stop18h 05m

Islamabad Intl

Tue 10/3

22:15-09:25

1 stop29h 10m

$1,041

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

14:00-18:00

1 stop34h 00m

Islamabad Intl

Mon 9/3

04:30-18:50

3 stops32h 20m

$1,088

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

20:00-18:00

2 stops52h 00m

Islamabad Intl

Sun 17/5

20:30-14:50

1 stop37h 20m

$1,224

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

19:00-18:00

2 stops53h 00m

Islamabad Intl

Tue 10/3

19:30-15:30

2 stops38h 00m

$1,224

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/5

14:15-19:35

1 stop34h 20m

Islamabad Intl

Sun 23/8

21:35-08:10

2 stops29h 35m

$1,286

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/5

14:15-19:35

1 stop34h 20m

Islamabad Intl

Sun 23/8

21:35-08:25

1 stop29h 50m

$1,354

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/4

21:45-19:35

1 stop26h 50m

Islamabad Intl

Thu 21/5

04:50-06:10

1 stop20h 20m

$1,605

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

21:45-03:10

1 stop35h 25m

$581

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/3

20:40-18:00

1 stop27h 20m

$731

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

20:05-01:40

2 stops35h 35m

$733

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Islamabad. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Islamabad, you should look to book at least 80 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 2 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Thai Airways, andQatar Airways 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
3,494 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
381 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,729 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,379 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
China Southern
7.3
Good
136 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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, Virgin Australia 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 $89, while return flights cost around $299.

  • How much is a return flight to Islamabad?

    A return flight to Islamabad will typically cost around $346, however they can be found for as little as $299.

  • 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. Airways B&B Islamabad Free Airport Pick and Drop is the closest property to Islamabad Intl (0.0 km away from Islamabad Intl).

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