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Cheapest return fare
$1,259
Typical prices: $1,412-$1,741
China Southern
Mon 9/3Thu 12/3
MEL - ISB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$626
Typical prices: $691-$1,023
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/1
SYD - ISB • 3 stops
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Cheapest • 7% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Islamabad

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Islamabad

Mon, 9 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
China Southern Logo
23:30 - 20:15
MEL
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ISB
26h 45m1 stop
China Southern Logo
22:15 - 21:30
ISB
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MEL
17h 15m1 stop
$1,259China Southern
Mon, 9 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
China Southern Logo
11:25 - 20:15
MEL
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ISB
38h 50m1 stop
China Southern Logo
22:15 - 21:30
ISB
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MEL
17h 15m1 stop
$1,260China Southern
Sat, 7 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
China Southern Logo
10:15 - 20:15
BNE
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ISB
39h 00m1 stop
China Southern Logo
22:15 - 08:15
ISB
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BNE
29h 00m1 stop
$1,269China Southern
Mon, 19 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:40 - 18:00
SYD
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ISB
27h 20m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 21:25
ISB
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SYD
43h 55m3 stops
$1,358Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Mar - Tue, 16 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:50 - 20:15
MEL
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ISB
53h 25m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:35 - 08:40
ISB
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MEL
30h 05m2 stops
$1,376Multiple Airlines
Mon, 25 May - Tue, 30 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:30 - 19:35
MEL
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ISB
41h 05m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:35 - 08:40
ISB
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MEL
30h 05m1 stop
$1,397Multiple Airlines
Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 26 Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
22:00 - 01:40
ADL
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ISB
33h 10m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
09:55 - 10:05
ISB
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ADL
43h 40m2 stops
$1,709Qatar Airways
Sun, 8 Mar - Sat, 25 Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
22:00 - 07:25
ADL
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ISB
38h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
03:30 - 11:05
ISB
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ADL
27h 05m2 stops
$1,730Qatar Airways
Sun, 25 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
Emirates Logo
22:40 - 01:30
ADL
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ISB
32h 20m1 stop
Emirates Logo
03:15 - 20:50
ISB
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ADL
36h 05m1 stop
$1,858Emirates
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Emirates Logo
22:40 - 01:30
ADL
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ISB
32h 20m1 stop
Emirates Logo
09:00 - 20:50
ISB
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ADL
30h 20m1 stop
$1,915Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Islamabad

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 flight to Islamabad?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight to Islamabad was $626 for a one-way ticket from Sydney and $1,259 for a return. The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from Adelaide to Islamabad and the best return deal found in the last 3 days was $1,709.

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 October, where tickets cost $1,467 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $2,040 and $1,816 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $1,595.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Islamabad, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 80 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Islamabad Plane Tickets

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$626
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney 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.
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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

  • Can I take public transport to and from the Islamabad airport?

    There is no direct bus service between the airport and the twin cities. There is an extensive network of local bus services and minivans as a low-cost option available 24h. For tourists and new visitors, it is recommended to hire a taxi for comfortable and affordable journeys within the twin cities.

  • Are there VIP services offered at Islamabad Airport?

    There are three CIP/airline lounges across Islamabad Airport. Two are located in the International Departures zone while one is in the Domestic Departures area. Any passenger can make use of the lounges for a fee.

  • Do I need a visa to travel to Islamabad Airport?

    Holders of diplomatic or official passports of countries with government agreements, like Australia, are exempt from the requirements of entry visas for stays of less than three months. All foreigners coming to Pakistan do need a valid passport. Check your visa category to ensure you have the correct documentation.

  • Do I need to pay an airport tax at Islamabad Airport?

    Air passengers are required to pay airport taxes (embarkation fee and government taxes) on international and domestic departures. The airport tax is paid in local currency of about 2.800 PKR (27 AUD).

  • Can I rent a car at Islamabad Airport?

    If you’re looking for a set of wheels when you arrive in Islamabad Airport, you can find a selection of car hire companies for reliability and value. Best to book in advance to secure your car hire and rates.

  • Is smoking permitted inside the airport?

    Islamabad Airport is a non-smoking building, but there are enclosed smoking areas in each of the terminals. Smokers can make use of these smoking lounges in the domestic and international departures zones.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Islamabad?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight to Islamabad was $626 for a one-way ticket from Sydney and $1,259 for a return. The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from Adelaide to Islamabad and the best return deal found in the last 3 days was $1,709.

  • How far is Islamabad Intl Airport from central Islamabad?

    There are 32 km between Islamabad city centre and Islamabad Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of Islamabad’s airport?

    All flights to Islamabad land at Islamabad Intl Airport. The airport code is ISB,and it can also be referred to as Islamabad Intl.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Islamabad?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Islamabad is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,790. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where prices are $1,873 on average.

  • 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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Islamabad is generally at night, when flights cost $1,665 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Islamabad is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,939.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Islamabad

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Islamabad flight deals.
  • Islamabad International Airport (ISB) is the main airport of the Islamabad-Rawalpindi metropolitan region and surrounding suburbs of Pakistan. Located 20 km west of the twin cities, the airport has easy access to the Motorway Interchange and Kashmir Highway.
  • Islamabad Airport has a car park with a capacity of 2.200 cars. Visitors can park in this car park for a fee which varies depending on the type of your vehicle and on the duration of their stay.
  • The currency used in Pakistan and Islamabad Airport is Pakistani Rupee. Islamabad Airport offers several money exchange bureaus and ATMs in all terminals so you can get the right currency for your destination.
  • Islamabad Airport is open 24h and may serve passengers arriving early or late as a spot to rest. For privacy and uninterrupted sleep, several hotels are situated nearby the airport (Grace Crown Hotel, Royalton Hotel, Pearl Continental Hotel Rawalpindi) and are best reached by taxi service.
  • Worried about staying connected? Free unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport, as well as electrical charging stations so you can charge all your devices.
  • Important to note is that liquor is totally banned in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and will be confiscated at the arrival lounge. Drinking in public places is also prohibited.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Islamabad

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Islamabad. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Islamabad. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3434 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
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in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

2.0 MediocreAli, Nov 2025
DXB - KHI
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in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

Super flight. On time departure and arrival. Very good service. Luggage arrival at DXB was a little delayed but you can’t have everything the very best :)

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Premium Economy is not worth the extra money you pay. You are neither economy nor business. The seat doesn’t recline enough to relax your legs. Maneuvering while seated is cumbersome. Don’t recommend Premium Economy at all.

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Good experience although the boarding gate is at the terminal extension hence need to leave lounge to head over earlier.

Thai Royal First is very good. Easy check in , Private room in the first class lounge and escort from ticketing to the plane. Once on board crew was very polite, food was outstanding, and the ride was smooth as silk. Restrooms were especially clean. Great Experience

I'm not interested in improving the airline. Therefore, I won't explain this in more detail. Next time I'll try a different one.

The flight (boarding) was delayed by 40-50 minutes and there was very crowed. They need to improve on the timeliness & boarding process. (They asked passenger to board in groups, but the 2nd group was standing there waiting for 20 minutes!). However, services from the crew was very good, also the food was good as well. I also found the legroom was quite comfortable.

Need to improve on punctuality. My flight was delayed by 1 hour.

Seats were uncomfortable and the vegetarian meal was awful. Some of the entertainment didn't work.

Except that our flight was cancelled, by mail, and later moved to 12 hours prior, then the experience was good. In Bangkok we were offered a hotel, it was fine, but would have been nice to know in advance😉

The flight was mostly fine, but I really wished that seats had an outlet to charge devices considering the length of the flight (15 hours there and 14 hours back).

Although booked meal of fruit only The crew had not received this special meal The same happened on my flight Bangkok / CAN The films are so old that best is to use own computer to watch downloads . Serve nuts but they do not warm up . Service is attentive , WC clean

Terrible. It’s like they are stuck in the dark ages. I brought a standard carry on suitcase and a back pack - I was told I could only carry on 7kg per bag - in business class, I was forced to remove articles from the suitcase and put them into my backpack! That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever encountered in all my years of flying. The two bags weighed the same amount but one could not be more than 7kg. Holy cow.

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

I appreciated the vailability of wheelchair services for persons with mobility issues all the way up to the aircraft. What could be better would be the food choices.

The service was good but the food was a NO

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

Awesome hospitality, awesome staff, awesome food & awesome travel time. Thanks

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

My flight was delayed. I was rebooked twice and even the second flight that was additional connection in London was delayed too, so I ended up spending more than 24 hours flying between four different countries and to be honest I’m not sure whether I ever want to use this airline again. My luggage is still delete. It’s been more than 48 hours now so to be honest, I’m not even sure how to describe the level of frustration I have.

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

Wish the flight attendants were more attentive in serving food

Poor boarding with incorrect gate numbers. Poor service they told me to throw away brand new water bottles. Poor immigration officers most likely American who hates Muslims. Poor service in the plane with no Urdu language sign posted anywhere. Horrible seats with no comfort at all they think people traveling in economy are animals. Slow food and water services. Slow baggage arrival.

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

In Colombo when I-drop my baggage Sri Lanka air line crew not polite way talk very rude

Stewardess was attentive and was actively roamin to check the passengers on the biz class

Surprised at the lower quality of seats on the Boeing 777 in Business Class. Seats are tight and the whole Business class section is jam packed with seats. It doesn’t feel like Business Class at all. Also the way the tray tables are placed with a huge bulky solid metal hinge at knee level makes it so uncomfortable and always anxious that one will accidentally bang their knee on it. Quality of amenities has also declined. Over priced tickets with diminished quality of the entire experience.

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

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