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$645+ 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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ISB
2 Jan — 9 Jan1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Islamabad in 2025

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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 3 December 2025.

Sat 27/1220:40SYD - ISB
1 stop27h 20mAir China
Thu 26/320:30ISB - SYD
1 stop37h 00mAir China
Deal found 2/12$1,708
Sun 7/1217:20SYD - ISB
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1209:45ISB - SYD
3 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,980
Sat 27/1211:25SYD - ISB
1 stop38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/322:15ISB - SYD
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,015
Wed 3/1207:00SYD - ISB
2 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1222:15ISB - SYD
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,073
Sat 6/1207:15SYD - ISB
3 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1209:45ISB - SYD
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$2,105
Wed 10/1208:10SYD - ISB
3 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1203:30ISB - SYD
3 stops47h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$2,119
Thu 4/1215:25SYD - ISB
1 stop36h 55mThai Airways
Fri 6/223:30ISB - SYD
1 stop30h 25mThai Airways
Deal found 1/12$2,126
Sat 6/1210:45SYD - ISB
2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1222:45ISB - SYD
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,177

Find flight deals to Islamabad

Find the latest flights to Islamabad in 2025, 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 3 December 2025.

Return from

$1,409

One-way from

$645

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December

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Average price

$2,247
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 22/1-8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 25m total
  • Sydney to Islamabad
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 21/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 50m total
  • Sydney to Islamabad
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($181 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/1

08:10-20:15

1 stop18h 05m

Islamabad Intl

Sun 8/2

22:15-13:35

1 stop33h 20m

$1,409

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/1

20:40-18:00

1 stop27h 20m

Islamabad Intl

Sun 15/2

20:30-15:30

1 stop37h 00m

$1,528

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/4

21:45-19:35

1 stop26h 50m

Islamabad Intl

Fri 8/5

10:00-11:45

3 stops44h 45m

$1,551

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/5

20:50-03:35

3 stops35h 45m

Islamabad Intl

Sun 31/5

22:45-11:45

2 stops32h 00m

$1,771

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/1

20:40-18:00

1 stop27h 20m

Islamabad Intl

Sun 8/2

22:45-20:15

2 stops39h 30m

$1,782

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/3

21:45-18:15

1 stop26h 30m

Islamabad Intl

Sun 15/3

04:30-06:35

1 stop20h 05m

$1,873

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/1

06:00-07:15

1 stop31h 15m

Islamabad Intl

Thu 5/2

09:00-18:35

1 stop27h 35m

$1,875

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

16:35-18:15

1 stop31h 40m

Islamabad Intl

Sun 7/6

19:35-06:10

1 stop29h 35m

$1,876

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/5

06:00-01:15

1 stop24h 15m

Islamabad Intl

Sat 30/5

03:05-06:25

2 stops46h 20m

$1,911

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

11:30-07:15

2 stops49h 45m

Islamabad Intl

Sat 18/4

09:20-17:20

1 stop27h 00m

$1,920

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Best time to book a flight to Islamabad

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Islamabad. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Islamabad, you should look to book at least 72 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Islamabad?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Islamabad. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Islamabad should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 3 December 2025.
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
3,431 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,431 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
362 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
China Southern
7.5
Good
120 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,678 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,322 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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 $119, while return flights cost around $279.

  • How much is a return flight to Islamabad?

    A return flight to Islamabad will typically cost around $336, however they can be found for as little as $279.

  • 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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