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$615+ 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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ISB
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
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 March 2026.

Sat 25/710:05
SYD
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ISB
1 stop38h 30m
China Southern
Thu 10/921:35
ISB
-
SYD
1 stop29h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 21/3$1,104
Sat 23/519:40
SYD
-
ISB
1 stop27h 30m
Air China
Tue 30/620:10
ISB
-
SYD
2 stops37h 40m
Air China
Deal found 20/3$1,224
Sat 6/619:40
SYD
-
ISB
1 stop27h 30m
Air China
Sun 19/720:30
ISB
-
SYD
1 stop37h 20m
Air China
Deal found 23/3$1,252
Tue 9/620:30
SYD
-
ISB
2 stops50h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/620:10
ISB
-
SYD
2 stops37h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,341
Sat 23/519:40
SYD
-
ISB
1 stop27h 30m
Air China
Sun 23/820:30
ISB
-
SYD
1 stop37h 20m
Air China
Deal found 23/3$1,410
Sat 23/508:45
SYD
-
ISB
2 stops52h 25m
China Southern
Sun 23/821:35
ISB
-
SYD
1 stop33h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 19/3$1,442
Mon 27/408:45
SYD
-
ISB
3 stops39h 50m
China Southern
Tue 12/521:35
ISB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 23/3$1,448
Fri 17/409:45
SYD
-
ISB
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/520:50
ISB
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SYD
2 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,468

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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 March 2026.

Return from

$1,104

One-way from

$652

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Average price

$1,600
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 25/7-10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 20m total
  • Sydney to Islamabad
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 27/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 30m total
  • Sydney to Islamabad
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/9

21:45-11:10

3 stops42h 25m

Islamabad Intl

Thu 22/10

21:35-20:25

1 stop16h 50m

$1,605
Fastest return journey

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/5

09:45-08:55

2 stops28h 10m

Islamabad Intl

Sun 10/5

04:50-06:10

1 stop20h 20m

$1,706

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/6

06:00-07:30

1 stop30h 30m

Islamabad Intl

Mon 8/6

09:25-06:05

1 stop39h 40m

$1,931

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/5

21:10-07:30

1 stop39h 20m

Islamabad Intl

Sat 9/5

03:05-06:05

1 stop22h 00m

$1,940

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/4

21:10-01:15

1 stop33h 05m

Islamabad Intl

Sat 9/5

09:25-17:30

1 stop27h 05m

$1,981

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/4

14:45-07:30

2 stops45h 45m

Islamabad Intl

Fri 4/9

09:25-06:25

2 stops40h 00m

$1,986

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/4

21:10-01:15

1 stop33h 05m

Islamabad Intl

Sat 15/8

03:05-06:45

2 stops46h 40m

$1,989

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/4

14:45-01:15

2 stops39h 30m

Islamabad Intl

Mon 20/4

09:25-06:05

1 stop39h 40m

$1,990
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/6

21:45-19:35

1 stop26h 50m

$615

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

09:45-08:55

2 stops28h 10m

$706

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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 13 March 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 24 March 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
3,543 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
394 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
China Southern
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,429 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

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 $114, while return flights cost around $432.

  • How much is a return flight to Islamabad?

    A return flight to Islamabad will typically cost around $432, however they can be found for as little as $432.

  • 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 (18 hours 50 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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