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$714+ 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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Islamabad in 2025

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 27 June 2025.

Return from

$1,211

One-way from

$742

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,919
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 6/8-19/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 25m total
  • Sydney to Islamabad
15/7
  • 15/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 40m total
  • Sydney to Islamabad
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($373 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($101 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in June 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 27 June 2025.

Wed 6/821:45SYD - ISB
1 stop26h 50mChina Southern
Tue 19/821:35ISB - SYD
1 stop29h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 24/6$1,199
Fri 3/1015:40SYD - ISB
1 stop31h 45mEtihad Airways
Sat 1/1119:25ISB - SYD
1 stop28h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/6$1,390
Sun 10/809:15SYD - ISB
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/812:30ISB - SYD
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6$1,494
Mon 11/820:45SYD - ISB
1 stop34h 05mQatar Airways
Sat 30/809:25ISB - SYD
1 stop39h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/6$1,668
Tue 25/1115:50SYD - ISB
1 stop21h 35mVirgin Australia
Tue 27/108:55ISB - SYD
1 stop39h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/6$1,693
Mon 1/910:00SYD - ISB
1 stop17h 10mThai Airways
Fri 12/923:20ISB - SYD
1 stop16h 10mThai Airways
Deal found 24/6$1,714
Mon 1/909:50SYD - ISB
2 stops26h 40mEmirates
Fri 12/909:20ISB - SYD
2 stops40h 05mEmirates
Deal found 25/6$1,845

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/8

10:15-19:35

1 stop38h 20m

Islamabad Intl

Tue 19/8

21:35-19:40

1 stop17h 05m

$1,211

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/11

21:30-18:15

1 stop26h 45m

Islamabad Intl

Thu 27/11

03:10-06:50

1 stop21h 40m

$1,508

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/8

20:45-01:50

1 stop34h 05m

Islamabad Intl

Sat 30/8

09:25-06:15

1 stop39h 50m

$1,668

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/11

15:50-07:25

1 stop21h 35m

Islamabad Intl

Tue 27/1

08:55-06:50

1 stop39h 55m

$1,693

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/9

10:00-22:10

1 stop17h 10m

Islamabad Intl

Fri 12/9

23:20-20:30

1 stop16h 10m

$1,737

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/9

09:50-07:30

2 stops26h 40m

Islamabad Intl

Fri 12/9

09:20-06:25

2 stops40h 05m

$1,845

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/11

21:30-03:10

1 stop35h 40m

$714

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/7

21:15-00:55

2 stops32h 40m

$742

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/7

10:15-19:35

1 stop38h 20m

$783

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/12

10:00-22:20

1 stop18h 20m

$974

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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 20 June 2025.

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 19 hours 15 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?

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.

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

Plan your trip to Islamabad by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Islamabad by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 27 June 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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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.

  • 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 25 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 is the closest property to Islamabad Intl (0.0 km away from Islamabad Intl).

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