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.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Islamabad?

October is currently the cheapest month to fly to Islamabad . At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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 $111, while return flights cost around $383.

How much is a return flight to Islamabad?

A return flight to Islamabad will typically cost around $281, however they can be found for as little as $251.

Where does the fastest flight to Islamabad depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Islamabad, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 20 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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2 total stops
54h 35m total
Sydney to Islamabad

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Sat 1/1122:00SYD - ISB

1 stop28h 15mChina Southern

Sun 30/1122:15ISB - SYD

1 stop26h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 12/8$1,188

Sat 1/1120:40SYD - ISB

1 stop27h 20mAir China

Sun 30/1119:30ISB - SYD

2 stops38h 00mAir China

Deal found 12/8$1,314

Mon 1/921:45SYD - ISB

1 stop26h 50mChina Southern

Tue 9/921:35ISB - SYD

1 stop16h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 12/8$1,320

Sat 1/1114:20SYD - ISB

3 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/1103:30ISB - SYD

3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$1,382

Wed 10/912:50SYD - ISB

3 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1114:10ISB - SYD

3 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8$1,400

Sat 8/1110:45SYD - ISB

3 stops46h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/1110:00ISB - SYD

3 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$1,405

Wed 24/910:15SYD - ISB

1 stop38h 20mChina Southern

Thu 16/1021:35ISB - SYD

1 stop16h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 13/8$1,444

Sat 1/1114:20SYD - ISB

3 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1103:30ISB - SYD

3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$1,467

Wed 8/1013:50SYD - ISB

3 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/1203:30ISB - SYD

3 stops47h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$1,475

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Sat 1/1122:00SYD - ISB

1 stop28h 15mChina Southern

Sun 30/1122:15ISB - SYD

1 stop26h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 12/8$1,188

Sat 1/1120:40SYD - ISB

1 stop27h 20mAir China

Sun 30/1119:30ISB - SYD

2 stops38h 00mAir China

Deal found 12/8$1,314

Sat 1/1114:20SYD - ISB

3 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/1103:30ISB - SYD

3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$1,382

Mon 1/921:45SYD - ISB

1 stop26h 50mChina Southern

Tue 9/921:35ISB - SYD

1 stop16h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 12/8$1,320

Wed 10/912:50SYD - ISB

3 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1114:10ISB - SYD

3 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8$1,400

Sat 8/1110:45SYD - ISB

3 stops46h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/1110:00ISB - SYD

3 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$1,405

Wed 24/910:15SYD - ISB

1 stop38h 20mChina Southern

Thu 16/1021:35ISB - SYD

1 stop16h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 13/8$1,444

Sat 1/1114:20SYD - ISB

3 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1103:30ISB - SYD

3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$1,467

Wed 8/1013:50SYD - ISB

3 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/1203:30ISB - SYD

3 stops47h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$1,475

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Thu 14/814:50SYD - ISB

1 stop40h 00mQatar Airways

Fri 29/803:30ISB - SYD

1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/8$1,727

Fri 15/806:00SYD - ISB

1 stop24h 15mEmirates

Mon 15/909:20ISB - SYD

2 stops40h 20mEmirates

Deal found 13/8$1,706

Mon 1/921:45SYD - ISB

1 stop26h 50mChina Southern

Tue 9/921:35ISB - SYD

1 stop16h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 12/8$1,320

Wed 10/912:50SYD - ISB

3 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1114:10ISB - SYD

3 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8$1,400

Fri 12/912:50SYD - ISB

3 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 19/904:00ISB - SYD

3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$1,618

Wed 17/909:15SYD - ISB

3 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1009:35ISB - SYD

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/8$1,629

Wed 24/910:15SYD - ISB

1 stop38h 20mChina Southern

Thu 16/1021:35ISB - SYD

1 stop16h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 13/8$1,444

One-way flights to Islamabad
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Mon 15/914:25SYD - ISB

2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$688

Sat 25/1011:15SYD - ISB

1 stop39h 00mChina Southern

Deal found 11/8$694

Sat 30/810:15SYD - ISB

1 stop38h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 12/8$743

Sat 30/810:15SYD - ISB

3 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$744

Thu 28/820:20SYD - ISB

3 stops59h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$747

Mon 15/910:15SYD - ISB

1 stop38h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 12/8$770

Fri 29/810:15SYD - ISB

3 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$793

Sat 25/1022:15SYD - ISB

2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8$906

Fri 29/810:00SYD - ISB

1 stop17h 10mThai Airways

Deal found 12/8$1,064

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Price

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

22:00-20:15

1 stop28h 15m

Islamabad Intl

Sun 30/11

22:15-06:35

1 stop26h 20m

$1,188

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

20:40-18:00

1 stop27h 20m

Islamabad Intl

Sun 30/11

19:30-15:30

2 stops38h 00m

$1,314

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/9

21:45-19:35

1 stop26h 50m

Islamabad Intl

Tue 9/9

21:35-19:25

1 stop16h 50m

$1,320

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

14:20-02:45

3 stops42h 25m

Islamabad Intl

Fri 14/11

03:30-18:50

3 stops33h 20m

$1,382

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/9

12:50-03:00

3 stops43h 10m

Islamabad Intl

Mon 10/11

14:10-18:50

3 stops46h 40m

$1,400

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/11

10:45-02:45

3 stops46h 00m

Islamabad Intl

Sat 22/11

10:00-13:05

3 stops45h 05m

$1,405

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/9

10:15-19:35

1 stop38h 20m

Islamabad Intl

Thu 16/10

21:35-20:25

1 stop16h 50m

$1,444

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

14:20-02:45

3 stops42h 25m

Islamabad Intl

Sat 29/11

03:30-18:50

3 stops33h 20m

$1,467

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/10

13:50-13:05

3 stops29h 15m

Islamabad Intl

Wed 3/12

03:30-09:15

3 stops47h 45m

$1,475

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/9

14:25-03:00

2 stops41h 35m

$688

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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 82 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.

How long is the flight to Islamabad?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Islamabad takes 26 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Islamabad from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Islamabad?

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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Islamabad?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Islamabad are China Southern, Thai Airways and Emirates.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Islamabad?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Islamabad are China Southern, Air China and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Islamabad by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Islamabad ranges from 10.0 - 250.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 250.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit Islamabad when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Islamabad by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Islamabad, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 31.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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

3,315 reviews

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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

3,315 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

343 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

China Southern

7.6

Good

105 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,608 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,232 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

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 $111, while return flights cost around $383.
How much is a return flight to Islamabad?
A return flight to Islamabad will typically cost around $281, however they can be found for as little as $251.
Where does the fastest flight to Islamabad depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Islamabad, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 20 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Islamabad

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Getting around Islamabad

What airport do you fly into for flights to Islamabad?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Islamabad?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Islamabad?

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Where does the fastest flight to Islamabad depart from?

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