MAN → ISB
Manchester to Islamabad
- Route
- MAN → ISB
- Distance
- 3,811 miles
- Non-stop flying time
- around 8 hours
- With one stop
- usually 11h 30m–13h 30m
- Arrive at
- Islamabad International Airport
- Local time
- UTC+5
Leaving from Manchester
The north’s biggest airport, with its own railway station and direct trains across the north of England. Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad and Turkish Airlines are among the carriers connecting Manchester to South Asia, Africa and the Far East.
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
- London Heathrow
- London Gatwick
- London Stansted
- Birmingham
- Leeds Bradford
- Glasgow
- Edinburgh
- Newcastle
- Bristol
Questions people ask
- How long is the flight from Manchester to Islamabad?
- The two airports are about 3,811 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 8 hours. With one connection, most journeys take 11h 30m to 13h 30m door to gate, depending on the layover.
- Are there direct flights from Manchester 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.