LGW → ISB
London Gatwick to Islamabad
- Route
- LGW → ISB
- Distance
- 3,753 miles
- Non-stop flying time
- around 7h 45m
- With one stop
- usually 11h 15m–13h 15m
- Arrive at
- Islamabad International Airport
- Local time
- UTC+5
Leaving from London Gatwick
South of London on the Brighton line, with fast trains from London Victoria and London Bridge. Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are among the carriers offering one-stop connections from Gatwick.
Arriving in 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.
Connections and timing
Typical connecting points on this route: Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. Best time to go: spring (March–April) and autumn (October–November) are mild; winters are cool and summers hot.
Fares on this route are usually lowest when booked well ahead and outside UK school holidays, Eid and Christmas. Being flexible by a day or two, or flying mid-week, often helps — your consultant will tell you what moves the price on your dates.
Other UK airports to Islamabad
Questions people ask
- How long is the flight from London Gatwick to Islamabad?
- The two airports are about 3,753 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 7h 45m. With one connection, most journeys take 11h 15m to 13h 15m door to gate, depending on the layover.
- Are there direct flights from London Gatwick to Islamabad?
- It depends on the season and the airline — non-stop services start, stop and change frequency through the year. Most travellers on this route connect via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi. Call us and a consultant will check what is flying on your dates.
- Which airport will I land at?
- Islamabad International Airport (ISB).
- How can I get the cheapest fare?
- Book early, avoid peak holiday weeks, and be flexible by a day or two if you can. Send us your dates and we’ll compare fares across the airlines for you — or call 020 3137 8781, open 24/7.