
Pakistan · ISB
Cheap flights to Islamabad
The planned capital at the foot of the Margalla Hills, twinned with neighbouring Rawalpindi. The airport is the main gateway for northern Punjab, Azad Kashmir and the road north to the mountains.
- Arrival airport
- Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
- Distance from London
- 3,761 miles
- Non-stop flying time
- around 8 hours
- With one stop
- usually 11h 15m–13h 15m
- Local time
- UTC+5
- Currency
- Pakistani rupee (PKR)
When to go
Spring (March–April) and autumn (October–November) are mild; winters are cool and summers hot.
How people get there
Common connecting points for Islamabad: Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. Which airlines are flying, and whether there is a non-stop service on your dates, changes through the year — a consultant checks live schedules and fares for you.
Fly to Islamabad from
- London Heathrow3,761 mi
- London Gatwick3,753 mi
- London Stansted3,726 mi
- Manchester3,811 mi
- Birmingham3,802 mi
- Leeds Bradford3,780 mi
- Glasgow3,863 mi
- Edinburgh3,821 mi
- Newcastle3,767 mi
- Bristol3,858 mi
Other cities in Pakistan
Entry requirements change. Check the latest UK government travel advice for Pakistan before you book.
Questions people ask
- How long is the flight to Islamabad from London?
- Islamabad is about 3,761 miles from Heathrow. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 8 hours; with one connection most journeys take 11h 15m to 13h 15m.
- Which airport do I fly into?
- Islamabad International Airport, airport code ISB.
- What is the time difference?
- Local time in Islamabad is UTC+5. The UK is on UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer.
- When is the best time to go?
- Spring (March–April) and autumn (October–November) are mild; winters are cool and summers hot.
- How do I get today’s fare?
- Send us your route or call 020 3137 8781 — we’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consultant checks live fares across the airlines and calls you back.