Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Islamabad's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Islamabad five hours ahead of London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your STN to ISB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to discover another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Stansted Airport to Islamabad International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport is a well-known stop between STN and ISB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Currently, £144 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Stansted Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £339. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from STN to ISB if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport to Islamabad International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Stansted Airport to Islamabad International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Stansted Airport, 64.73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Stansted Airport is around 40 miles from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Stansted Airport to Islamabad International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to STN:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Stansted Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ISB instead:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport to central Islamabad has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 19 miles away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Stansted Airport to Islamabad International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Islamabad. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Stansted Airport to Islamabad International Airport for June if you'd like to explore Islamabad during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from STN to ISB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Pakistan
Lahore is just one of the many places in Pakistan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Islamabad. Around 170 miles away to the south-east, top sights here include Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks, B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo.
Faisalabad is another favourite destination in Pakistan and is around 160 miles south of Islamabad. No trip is complete without a visit to Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block.