Flying from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Istanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) taking off from here.
5 hours 5 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport flight.
The timezone in Islamabad is UTC+5, which is two hours ahead of Istanbul. Islamabad International Airport is located in Islamabad.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB), with 14 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from IST to ISB is the 1:10am Turkish Airlines service. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 10pm with Turkish Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Istanbul to ISB.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
You can book a direct flight from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST).
When leaving from IST, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport with Turkish Airlines.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines from IST to ISB.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to ISB. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Istanbul Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport. Check out these connections between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and ISB:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to ISB flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
About Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near ISB instead:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Islamabad. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
$221 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport. A return flight starts from $513. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to ISB, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to visit Islamabad. January is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport (ISB), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Islamabad is June, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your Istanbul to ISB plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Islamabad
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Islamabad:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Faisal Mosque, Faisal mosque Islamabad and Margalla Park are essential stops on your Islamabad itinerary.
Explore more of Pakistan
You've seen Islamabad, now it's time to discover other parts of Pakistan. Journey about 274 kilometres southeast to Lahore to check off its top sights. From Mavi Mosque(blue mosque) to Indo-Islamic Design Monument and Jamia Masjid Shah Jamaat, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Pakistan, consider Faisalabad, about 241 kilometres south of Islamabad. Faisal Masjid, Cricket Ground and Jinnah Park are among the biggest draws.