Flying from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport (ISB). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
5 hours 24 minutes is the time it takes on average for a direct flight from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport.
The timezone in Islamabad is UTC+5, which is 2 hours ahead of Istanbul. Islamabad International Airport is located in Islamabad.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) is the most popular route. There are 13 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 21:25. Go for the first IST to ISB departure with PIA at 19:45 if you want to get going earlier.
Your flight from Istanbul to ISB won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Get there in one go from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) are available from here.
PIA is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport taking off from IST.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Istanbul to ISB. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The distance from central Istanbul to IST is about 30 miles. Check out Google Maps for the best route, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Have an early flight from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) offers nonstop flights from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport (ISB).
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and ISB are:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
SAW is about 30 miles from central Istanbul. It'll take you 57 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an additional night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your flight from Istanbul to ISB:
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. Book one of these accommodation options near ISB instead:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport is approximately 19 miles from central Islamabad. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 33 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
For a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport, £95 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just £253. These are the lowest fares right now but may change depending on availability.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from Istanbul to ISB when you book 8 months before your departure date. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this journey are generally at their lowest.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the best price across each month.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll be the first to know when fares go down. Timing matters when searching for cheap tickets from Istanbul to ISB.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Islamabad in April when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Islamabad. June is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Istanbul to ISB sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 39ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap flights from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Islamabad
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Islamabad:
Faisal Mosque and Pakistan Monument Museum are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Islamabad itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Lake View Park.
Complete your Islamabad trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Istanbul to Islamabad International Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Islamabad. Explore the deals and easily compare your options on price, fuel policies, and more.
