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Cheap flight deals to Islamabad

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Islamabad that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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18:20 - 1:15CPT-ISB
27h 55m1 stop
9:20 - 11:35ISB-CPT
29h 15m1 stop
R20 053Emirates
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Thu, May 23 - Mon, May 27
13:05 - 7:30CPT-ISB
15h 25m1 stop
9:20 - 16:50ISB-CPT
34h 30m1 stop
R20 091Emirates
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Thu, May 23 - Mon, May 27
15:20 - 1:15CPT-ISB
30h 55m2 stops
9:20 - 16:50ISB-CPT
34h 30m1 stop
R21 570Emirates
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Thu, May 23 - Mon, May 27
15:20 - 1:15CPT-ISB
54h 55m2 stops
9:20 - 16:50ISB-CPT
34h 30m1 stop
R21 608Emirates
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Thu, May 23 - Mon, May 27
15:20 - 1:15CPT-ISB
30h 55m2 stops
9:20 - 14:30ISB-CPT
32h 10m2 stops
R23 086Emirates
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Thu, May 23 - Mon, May 27
15:20 - 1:15CPT-ISB
54h 55m2 stops
9:20 - 14:30ISB-CPT
32h 10m2 stops
R23 124Emirates
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Thu, May 23 - Mon, May 27
13:00 - 7:40CPT-ISB
15h 40m1 stop
3:35 - 10:50ISB-CPT
34h 15m1 stop
R23 522Qatar Airways
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Thu, May 23 - Sun, May 26
13:00 - 7:40CPT-ISB
15h 40m1 stop
3:35 - 10:50ISB-CPT
34h 15m1 stop
R23 560Qatar Airways
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Thu, May 23 - Sun, May 26
13:00 - 7:40CPT-ISB
15h 40m1 stop
3:35 - 8:30ISB-CPT
31h 55m2 stops
R26 687Qatar Airways
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Thu, May 23 - Sun, May 26
13:00 - 7:40CPT-ISB
15h 40m1 stop
3:35 - 17:20ISB-CPT
40h 45m2 stops
R26 725Qatar Airways
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Thu, May 23 - Sun, May 26

Flights to Islamabad - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Islamabad to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Islamabad?

The average price of all flights to Islamabad clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Islamabad is Sunday where tickets can be as cheap as R12 026. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where prices are R13 392 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Islamabad?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Islamabad, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Islamabad is August, where tickets cost R11 941 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R22 802 and R20 205 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is August with an average price of R11 941.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Islamabad?

The average price for all flights to Islamabad depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Islamabad is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost R12 288 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Islamabad is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R20 881.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Islamabad?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Islamabad, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 days before departure.

How long is the flight to Islamabad?

The duration of your flight to Islamabad depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular route to Islamabad on KAYAK is from Cape Town, which takes 15h 25m.

How many long-haul flights are there to Islamabad each week?

Each week there are around 4 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), 92 medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) and 264 short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Islamabad. The most long-haul flights depart from London.

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Low season

August

High season

February

Cheapest flight

R20 053
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
Flight from Cape Town to Islamabad

When to book flights to Islamabad

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Islamabad based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Islamabad based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Islamabad flights

  • How far is Islamabad from central Islamabad?

    Islamabad is 32 km from the centre of Islamabad.

  • What is the name of Islamabad’s airport?

    When flying to Islamabad, you'll arrive at Islamabad (ISB). The airport is also known as Islamabad Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Islamabad?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Islamabad.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Islamabad?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Islamabad is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Islamabad?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Islamabad with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Islamabad?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Islamabad up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Islamabad?

    Of the 5 airlines that fly to Islamabad, Pakistan International Airlines offers the most flights, with around 46 per week, followed by Fly Jinnah with 28 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Islamabad

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Prefer to fly direct to Islamabad Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct to Islamabad Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Islamabad Intl

Monday

Air Arabia, Air Canada, AirSial, +22 more

Air Arabia, Air Canada, +23 more

Tuesday

Air China, AirSial, American Airlines, +20 more

Air China, AirSial, +21 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, AirSial, American Airlines, +22 more

Air Canada, AirSial, +23 more

Thursday

Air China, AirSial, American Airlines, +20 more

Air China, AirSial, +21 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air China, AirSial, +23 more

Air Canada, Air China, +24 more

Saturday

Air Arabia, Air Canada, AirSial, +22 more

Air Arabia, Air Canada, +23 more

Sunday

Air China, AirSial, American Airlines, +20 more

Air China, AirSial, +21 more

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Direct returns

Islamabad Intl to South Africa

Monday

Air Arabia, Air Canada, AirSial, +22 more

Air Arabia, Air Canada, +23 more

Tuesday

Air China, AirSial, American Airlines, +20 more

Air China, AirSial, +21 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, AirSial, American Airlines, +22 more

Air Canada, AirSial, +23 more

Thursday

Air China, AirSial, American Airlines, +20 more

Air China, AirSial, +21 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air China, AirSial, +23 more

Air Canada, Air China, +24 more

Saturday

Air Arabia, Air Canada, AirSial, +22 more

Air Arabia, Air Canada, +23 more

Sunday

Air China, AirSial, American Airlines, +20 more

Air China, AirSial, +21 more

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Top 4 airlines flying to Islamabad

Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Islamabad? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 4156 reviews
81comfort
83crew
83entertainment
81overall
82boarding
79food
Airline reviews

Didn’t like it at all. Cabin crew unfriendly. Very bad experience.

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Didn’t like it at all. Cabin crew unfriendly. Very bad experience.

Absolutely terrible delays for 3 hours changed seats after we paid an upgrade on both legs. It appears it’s up to us to request a refund after they down graded our seat. Never again !!

They had superb boarding (started an hour before flight time). Timely pushback from them gate and an early arrival. Flight and service was very comfortable. I wanted to move my flight to an earlier one, only thing was there was no one at emirates in Heathrow to help. Had to call the call the center and pay to change. There were ample seats on the flight though

Great flight. Comfortable seats, courteous service, and excellent selection for entertainment.

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

Boarding was delayed but the information about delays was not provided

We had a connecting flight which is got delayed they didn’t transfer me to another flight and up I have to by 3 new tickets and I have to pay extra luggage fees cost me rs 100000

Everything was perfect except boarding . Have to wait @ gate for 45 minutes after announcing boarding ..

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

Boarding took forever! Was disappointed at checkin that they did not let me pay for an upgrade for my mother who has bad legs ! There was a seat available but they kept saying you need points ! I think that’s total BS! I had the money to pay and they made it so so difficult! Mean while onboard there’s a video showing pay upgrades available!!!!! The exit row seats we are were ok but super narrow ! Staff is wonderful

I staff or crew they were very friendly and humbly, they done theirs service very well, I appreciate them and thank you to the company or Qatar 🇶🇦 Government for providing as good service in their flight ,once again, thank you 😊 🙏 😀 😉 👍

Online check-in doesn't work. That's why I couldn't give it full Star.

The crew was great and the food and liquor offerings were good. Seats were a bit cramped. Flight arrived early at destination. That's a plus.

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

Boarding delayed, no communication. I left the lounge, and heard a final call, boarding started after a 30 minutes.

The 2nd flight from Doha to Mumbai was not of international level expected while booking with Qatar

The qatar airways flights were great, the code share with Indigo could have been a lot better. There is no option for web check in, there is not information on the tickets for the INDIGO PNR this caused a problem with security letting us into the airport. The indigo staff did not even want us to line up before they opened the counters. There is not option on the indigo flgith to request special meals.

This was a really enjoyable flight. Even though I was in economy, I had a great deal of leg space, I had a nice meal, and the flight staff was helpful and friendly. A really great flight.

some sections of airport are too cramped. The screening of luggage was twice and a huge hassle. They kept saying my boarding the for my next flight was in 10 minutes but were dragging the screening too long. having a 2 hour connecting time with this much delays in screenings is not good. They could see I was traveling with special needs kid yet I was" randomly chosen" to be personally screened again.

I like is everything is good seets are little uncomfortable during the long flight ✈️ Doha to us , luggage 🧳 came too late overall very nice thank you for all

Paying for reserved seats and never received the seats I paid for !! Just fake and a surprise out of their " box "

I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with the recent flight experience I had with your airline. This has been one of the worst travel experiences I have ever encountered, and I feel compelled to bring it to your attention. Firstly, I missed my flight due to what I perceive to be a lack of clear communication and coordination on the part of your staff. There was no remorse or apology from the airline's representatives, which further exacerbated the situation. As a result of missing my flight, I was subjected to a 24-hour delay at the airport, where I had to spend a significant amount of money to rent a hotel room and cover other incidental expenses. Additionally, since my baggage was already checked in from Tanzania to Turkey, I had to purchase essential items for the 24-hour period. What truly dismayed me, however, was the discourteous and unprofessional attitude of your staff. Their lack of empathy and understanding only added to the stress and inconvenience of the situation. I have been traveling abroad for over 20 years, and I can confidently say that this experience has been the worst I have ever encountered. As a result, I am compelled to reconsider ever using your airline again for future travel. I strongly urge you to address the issues I have raised and take immediate steps to rectify the situation. Additionally, I expect a formal apology and a refund for the expenses I incurred due to the airline's negligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to your prompt response.

Flight canceled and then “uncanceled” after I booked are placement. I had to pay for both a Turkish Air doesn’t admit their mistake

Traveling is Okay, but staying in Istanbul, specially Wi-Fi in airport terrible.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Everything was great Turkish airlines should show the same attention to international flights.

Istanbul to Miami Sector the plane was nice and clean except for no WiFi during the entire flight. The flight from Karachi to Istanbul was another story .The sad part is we paid for business class to be comfortable. The foot rest didn’t work. The flight attendant had to push the seat to put to recline position and/or put it back. This was not only for me but for other passengers in business class. The tray table would not come out so had to get help from the passenger sitting next to me. I understand that they may have to use old planes but Turkish Airlines have to make sure that the things are functional especially the duration of flight is six hours and they are charging a lot of money. It seemed that i was flying a domestic sector instead of an international flight.

Decollage avec 1h de retard mais aucune information sur la rai

Service for wheelchair person is very poor. No display at exit door from Delhi to Istanbul airport, so you cannot decide where to go, and the helper for wheelchair person asked $10.00 american money, when I said you should not charge or I asked him to take indian money. He said he needs only American dollars and bring me back and dropped me at the same exit door helplessly. I felt bad very much but was helpless. And ranaway. I was to take his picture to post it on the website. So many passengers were waiting for the help, ultimately one buggy came and helped the passengers and the driver did not ask any money. Please let the air authorites know the incident.

In my opinion, Etihad Airways is a first rate airline except for one important element. On the day before my return flights, when I chose my seats on the Etihad website I was charged an additional $55 (US) in order to sit on the aisle. I was not at all happy about this additional "hidden" charge and I felt cheated.

Ripped off and broken seats in Business class. Seats stink and need to request the staff for additional bedsheets. Crew if very friendly though

Crew member took too long time to take back leftover food plates from passenger seats. Food was nice.Easy excellent checking.Guy at checking counter was really kind and helpful.Made our checking very quickly. Leftover food should be taken back ASAP. Because in economy class passanger have narrow space . In the long journey like this, passanger have difficulties to sit with the plates.overall experience was good.

Crew did not cooperate… I just asked water twice for one crew member and she didn’t get anything.. and when I asked other crew member he gave me water and he was not respectful.. I kept Hindu non veg meal chicken .. when I get my turn chicken was not provided and then they gave me veg paneer and green peas curry which I don’t like..

Sits are very uncomfortable and food quality should be improved. Alcohol you have to ask and wait for more then 1/2 hrs. Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

Food and beverage service have rooms for improvement .there were no entertainment facilities available

Everything was great. Cabin Crew was awesome and very helpful. Thank you so much.

It feels like the seat did not have any cushion just plywood. The seats are so compact that I could not even move at all and I am slim. Just imagine someone else. Singapore Air and Emirates are far far better than this. Do not even travel for free. For a 12 hour flight sitting on a plywood is horrible experience and on top of that the person at checking counter at NY was worst and rude. Plus they charge arms and leg for everything. I think they would also start charging for belts and oxygen also soon. First and last time flying with Ethiad.

Food from NYC outbound flight was bad. Below average quality.

Dear Etihad Airways Customer Service, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my deep disappointment with my recent flight experience on Etihad Airways, which took me from India to NYC via Abu Dhabi. My flight details are as follows: [Flight Number] on [Date]. My overall experience was marred by a series of significant issues that I believe warrant attention and improvement. These issues include: Bad Conditions of Washroom: The state of the washrooms on the flight was far from satisfactory. They were inadequately maintained and lacked the level of cleanliness one would expect during a long-haul journey. Seating Space and Comfort: The seating arrangement left much to be desired. The seats were cramped, uncomfortable, and the legroom was insufficient for such a long flight. The seats did not recline as expected, making the journey quite uncomfortable. Cabin Cleanliness: The cleanliness of the cabin, including seats and tray tables, was not up to par. The lack of cleanliness impacted the overall comfort and satisfaction of passengers. Excessive Noise: The flight was notably noisy, with disturbances and loud noises making it difficult to rest or concentrate. The noise levels were considerably disruptive. Food and Catering: The quality and variety of meals served on the flight left much to be desired. Furthermore, there were issues with accommodating dietary restrictions, which is crucial for passenger satisfaction. Hygiene and Sanitary Facilities: The condition of the restrooms was subpar, and essential hygiene supplies were not adequately provided. This falls short of expectations for a long-haul journey. Overall Experience: Regrettably, the combination of these issues significantly affected my overall experience during this long flight, making it far from the comfortable and enjoyable journey I had anticipated. I understand that maintaining high standards on long-haul flights can be challenging, but I believe it's vital to bring these concerns to your attention in the hope that they can be addressed and improved upon in the future. As a loyal Etihad Airways customer, I had higher expectations for my journey. I kindly request that you take these issues into consideration and work towards enhancing the overall passenger experience on similar routes. Your attention to these matters is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and understanding.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Islamabad found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
23/5Thu
1 stopEmirates
27h 55mCPT-ISB
27/5Mon
1 stopEmirates
29h 15mISB-CPT
R20 053
23/5Thu
1 stopEmirates
15h 25mCPT-ISB
27/5Mon
1 stopEmirates
34h 30mISB-CPT
R20 091
23/5Thu
2 stopsEmirates
30h 55mCPT-ISB
27/5Mon
1 stopEmirates
34h 30mISB-CPT
R21 570
23/5Thu
2 stopsEmirates
54h 55mCPT-ISB
27/5Mon
1 stopEmirates
34h 30mISB-CPT
R21 608
23/5Thu
2 stopsEmirates
30h 55mCPT-ISB
27/5Mon
2 stopsEmirates
32h 10mISB-CPT
R23 086
23/5Thu
2 stopsEmirates
54h 55mCPT-ISB
27/5Mon
2 stopsEmirates
32h 10mISB-CPT
R23 124
23/5Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
15h 40mCPT-ISB
26/5Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
34h 15mISB-CPT
R23 522
23/5Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
15h 40mCPT-ISB
26/5Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
34h 15mISB-CPT
R23 560
23/5Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
15h 40mCPT-ISB
26/5Sun
2 stopsQatar Airways
31h 55mISB-CPT
R26 687
23/5Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
15h 40mCPT-ISB
26/5Sun
2 stopsQatar Airways
40h 45mISB-CPT
R26 725

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