Travelling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Islamabad Airport (ISB): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Islamabad Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Islamabad is two hours ahead of Doha and follows the UTC+5 timezone.
Flights from DOH to ISB start from 02:00 — the first with Qatar Airways. The latest departure is at 20:25 with Qatar Airways. In total, you can choose from 17 weekly Hamad International Airport to Islamabad Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DOH to ISB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Qatar Airways has direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Islamabad Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Islamabad — and maybe even more of Pakistan if you have time.
Qatar Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
PIA is the most punctual carrier that operates DOH to ISB flights, with 78.57% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Hamad International Airport to Islamabad Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between DOH and ISB include:
Dubai Airport
Zayed International Airport
Sharjah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Islamabad Airport (ISB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Islamabad Airport flight is $188. A return ticket right now is $405. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from DOH to ISB by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Islamabad Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from DOH to ISB.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Hamad International Airport to Islamabad Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from DOH arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Hamad International Airport from central Doha, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near DOH. Whether you're taking an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Islamabad Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Islamabad Airport (ISB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Hamad International Airport to Islamabad Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ISB instead:
When to fly to Islamabad Airport (ISB)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Hamad International Airport to Islamabad Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Islamabad. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Islamabad is June, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Hamad International Airport to Islamabad Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DOH to ISB sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Pakistan
Islamabad is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Pakistan waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres south-east of Islamabad, a trip to Lahore will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Mavi Mosque(blue mosque), Indo-Islamic Design Monument and Jamia Masjid Shah Jamaat.
Faisalabad is another sought-after destination in Pakistan and is around 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. No journey is complete without a visit to Faisal Masjid, Cricket Ground and Jinnah Park.