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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 19/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Locate flights to Islamabad that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 726,782 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/1

08:10-20:15

1 stop18h 05m

Islamabad Intl

Fri 7/3

09:40-20:20

2 stops28h 40m

$1,687

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/1

20:40-18:00

1 stop27h 20m

Islamabad Intl

Sun 23/2

04:15-20:35

3 stops34h 20m

$1,712

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/1

21:40-07:25

1 stop39h 45m

Islamabad Intl

Mon 24/2

08:55-18:50

1 stop27h 55m

$1,761

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/2

06:00-07:15

1 stop31h 15m

Islamabad Intl

Wed 12/2

09:00-22:30

1 stop31h 30m

$1,824

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/2

21:30-18:20

1 stop26h 50m

Islamabad Intl

Fri 28/2

04:15-06:55

1 stop20h 40m

$1,855

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/11

10:00-22:20

1 stop18h 20m

Islamabad Intl

Mon 16/12

23:30-21:50

1 stop16h 20m

$2,541

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/1

08:10-20:15

1 stop18h 05m

$789

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/1

10:00-22:20

1 stop18h 20m

$955

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/12

15:50-18:20

1 stop32h 30m

$963

SydneyIslamabad

SYD - ISB

SYDISB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/12

12:15-20:15

2 stops38h 00m

$972

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Flights to Islamabad in 2024

Find the latest flights to Islamabad in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 726,782 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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$1,687

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$789

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$1,925
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 30/1-7/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 45m total
  • Sydney to Islamabad
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 19/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 05m total
  • Sydney to Islamabad
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in November 2024

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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 20 November 2024.

Tue 26/1106:00SYD - ISB
1 stop31h 15mEmirates
Mon 23/1203:15ISB - SYD
1 stop37h 15mEmirates
Deal found 19/11$1,942
Wed 20/1106:00SYD - ISB
1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/1110:00ISB - SYD
2 stops50h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$1,951
Wed 27/1107:30SYD - ISB
2 stops40h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 23/1219:25ISB - SYD
2 stops43h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/11$2,091
Wed 27/1121:40SYD - ISB
1 stop39h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 5/208:55ISB - SYD
2 stops31h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/11$2,097
Sun 15/1214:15SYD - ISB
2 stops60h 00mChina Southern
Sun 22/1222:15ISB - SYD
1 stop29h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 19/11$2,436
Sat 30/1110:00SYD - ISB
1 stop18h 20mThai Airways
Mon 16/1223:30ISB - SYD
1 stop16h 20mThai Airways
Deal found 18/11$2,541

Best time to book a flight to Islamabad

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Travel insights for flights to Islamabad

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Islamabad including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 15 November 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Islamabad, you should look to book at least 77 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 18 hours 5 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 18 November 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 Tuesday at midday, 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 20 November 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with China Southern, Qatar Airways and Thai Airways to Islamabad have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very Good
3,487 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overbooked, didnt allow me to choose seat in advance via app

8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overbooked, didnt allow me to choose seat in advance via app

7.8
Good
368 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overbooked, didnt allow me to choose seat in advance via app

7.7
Good
123 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overbooked, didnt allow me to choose seat in advance via app

7.6
Good
489 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overbooked, didnt allow me to choose seat in advance via app

7.5
Good
3,834 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overbooked, didnt allow me to choose seat in advance via app

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, China Southern 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, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 5 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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