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Cheapest return flights
Flight time from London
8 hrs
With British Airways you can fly to Islamabad, your gateway to Pakistan. The country’s capital city is sophisticated, spacious and leafy. Here you can pay a visit to the enormous Faisal Mosque, climb into the verdant Margalla Hills, or head out in search of Ghakar forts and Mughal architecture. Fly direct to Islamabad with British Airways, and you’ll arrive in just over eight hours.
You can fly between London Heathrow (LHR) and Islamabad International Airport (ISB). Our direct flights depart from Heathrow Terminal 5, arriving eight hours later in the capital. Whether you’re meeting friends or touring the country, start in Islamabad, your gateway to Pakistan.
We fly all year round to Islamabad, and prices may change throughout the year. The best way to find cheap flights to Islamabad is to use our lowest fare finder, at the top of the page.
July to August is monsoon season
34°C
21°C
Islamabad’s summer weather is characterised by hot and dry May and June, followed by rainy monsoon season from July to August. Islamabad has a subtropical climate, and during its hottest month, June, temperatures soar to an average high of 38°C. During the humid monsoon season, you’ll soon realise why the surrounding area is so green: expect rain and thunderstorms, with August being the wettest month.
Outside of monsoon season, Islamabad has low rainfall.
23°C
7°C
From October, Islamabad’s weather is cooler, but rarely cold. January is the coolest month of the year, with an average daily temperature of 10°C and daily highs of 18°C. There’s rarely snow in the city, but you might see a dusting of snow on the Margalla hills. It’s common to see fog settle over the city in winter, where it clings atmospherically to the surrounding hillside.
From €781return
from Berlin, February 2024
World Traveller, our economy cabin, is great value if you’re looking for cheap flights to Islamabad. If you are only bringing hand luggage, consider booking basic economy. For an extra fee you can pre-book your seats in advance, alternatively select your seats for free 24 hours in advance when online check-in opens.
From €1394return
from Frankfurt, May 2023
Upgrade to premium economy and you’ll get greater privacy and more space than in standard economy. Seats are wider and provide you with more legroom. You’ll also receive an amenity kit with a toothbrush, toothpaste, flight socks and eye mask.
From €3004return
from Frankfurt, November 2023
Passengers in Club World, our spacious business class, can enjoy priority boarding. You’ll get a premium menu, more privacy and more personal space. Business class passengers also have lounge access at Heathrow Airport.
Flight time
8 hrs
Time zone
GMT+5
Languages spoken
Urdu, English
Islamabad International Airport opened in 2018. It’s located 45 kilometres south west of the city, approximately a 45-minute drive in to the city centre and the Faisal Mosque. Local taxi services are available at the airport – look out for black cars with yellow roofs, and agree on a fare before you travel.
Secure your holiday with a low deposit and flexible installments – you can decide when you make the payments and how much they are.
