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Cheapest return flight
$1,213
Typical prices: $1,379-$2,025
China Southern
Sun 25/2Sun 1/4
MEL - ISB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$11,763
Typical prices: $7,620-$9,258
Delta
Fri 7/12Wed 3/1
SYD - ISB • Direct
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Cheap Flights to Islamabad

 
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Recent return flight deals to Islamabad

Sun, 7 Feb - Thu, 18 Mar
China Southern Logo
08:10 - 20:15SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ISB Islamabad Intl
18h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
22:15 - 13:20ISB  Islamabad Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,246China Southern
Wed, 18 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec
Air China Logo
10:30 - 18:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ISB Islamabad Intl
37h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
19:30 - 08:35ISB  Islamabad Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
31h 05m2 stops Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl Beijing Capital
$1,274Air China
Sat, 24 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:10 - 20:15SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ISB Islamabad Intl
28h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:15 - 16:15ISB  Islamabad Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
36h 00m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Melbourne
$1,311Multiple Airlines
Mon, 1 Mar - Tue, 30 Mar
China Southern Logo
11:25 - 20:15MEL  Melbourne-ISB Islamabad Intl
38h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
21:35 - 20:20ISB  Islamabad Intl-MEL Melbourne
16h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,332China Southern
Wed, 11 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:40 - 18:00MEL  Melbourne-ISB Islamabad Intl
27h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 12:35ISB  Islamabad Intl-MEL Melbourne
35h 05m3 stops Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl Beijing Capital Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,368Multiple Airlines
Mon, 28 Dec - Sun, 7 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
16:05 - 07:25PER  Perth-ISB Islamabad Intl
18h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
03:20 - 12:20ISB  Islamabad Intl-PER Perth
30h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,398Qatar Airways
Wed, 25 Nov - Tue, 15 Dec
Air China Logo
20:40 - 18:00MEL  Melbourne-ISB Islamabad Intl
27h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
19:30 - 16:05ISB  Islamabad Intl-MEL Melbourne
38h 35m2 stops Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl Beijing Capital
$1,411Air China
Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 8 Dec
Qatar Airways Logo
17:10 - 07:25MEL  Melbourne-ISB Islamabad Intl
20h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
09:05 - 17:50ISB  Islamabad Intl-MEL Melbourne
26h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,490Qatar Airways
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 25 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 18:10MEL  Melbourne-ISB Islamabad Intl
29h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
19:35 - 16:45ISB  Islamabad Intl-MEL Melbourne
39h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$1,506Etihad Airways
Sun, 27 Dec - Mon, 4 Jan
Etihad Airways Logo
21:30 - 18:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ISB Islamabad Intl
26h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
19:35 - 17:45ISB  Islamabad Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
40h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$1,513Etihad Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Australia to Islamabad flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Australia to Islamabad with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Islamabad?

Melbourne Airport to Islamabad is the cheapest route at $1,213 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Sydney to Islamabad is the most popular connection with return deals from $1,246.

How much is a flight to Islamabad?

A return flight to Islamabad costs $1,676 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Melbourne Airport average $1,614, while Perth runs a bit higher at $1,683.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Islamabad?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Islamabad at $1,606 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Thursday is the most expensive at $1,818.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Islamabad?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Islamabad with an average price of $1,448 return.
•December ($2,091) and June ($1,850) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Night flights to Islamabad are the cheapest at $1,599 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $1,779.

What is a good deal for flights to Islamabad?

Flights under $1,379 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Islamabad at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Melbourne Airport $1,329
•Launceston $1,369.

When are flights to Islamabad the cheapest?

Flights to Islamabad are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 24% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Islamabad

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$595
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
Flights from Melbourne Airport 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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Your questions about flights to Islamabad, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Islamabad is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Islamabad is around $1,379 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Islamabad?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Islamabad are from:
    • Melbourne, from $1,213 return

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Islamabad?

    Last-minute fares to Islamabad – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 15% above the average return fare of $1,676.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Islamabad?

    Qantas Airways operates the most flights from Australia to Islamabad at 0 per week, while Qatar Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Australia to Islamabad. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • 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.

Your guide to booking Islamabad flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Islamabad, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 24% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Islamabad, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $1,379 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Islamabad in February. Return fares historically average $1,448 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to $181 per return. Evening flights to Islamabad average $1,599 compared to $1,779 for midday flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • 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

 
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 verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3665 reviews
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.4Crew
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Toilets could be serviced more frequently. They ran out of toilet paper.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2026
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Toilets could be serviced more frequently. They ran out of toilet paper.

in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

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

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 .

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

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

HAVING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR PEOPLE TO BOARD ACCORDING TO GROUP IS ESSENTIAL N ENSURING N CUTTING OF QUEUES, EXCEPT FOR PRIORITY CLASS PASSENGERS ON A SEPARATE Q

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

I give EVA 5 stars in every category. I enjoy this airline and it's great team of employees. I always highly recommend EVA to friends and family and everyone.

The boarding efficiency was good. A couple of the flight attendants did not seem in the best of moods. Overall it was a good experience.

Could have been better. I prefer Thai airlines only but it hasnt been reliable.

Overall things were very good and orderly. The food was very good but I want able to get a second drink very easily, so that could have been better for services. The seats seemed to be lacking legroom but I'm also 6'1" so I'm used to wanting more legroom but the plane seemed smaller then others when it came to legroom. My kids all enjoyed the entertainment as did I so that was perfect!

Lunch Food was tasteful and had variety. Seat was comfortable. However, when I was reserving my seats during booking, the seat configuration showed was 3-3-3, but when I boarded it was a 2-4-2 configuration? Also during booking, I had also bought travel insurance together with my TG booking. However there was no confirmation of my purchase from Allianz and TG. After several emails with TG contact, sales, reservation and Allianz was i able to confirm my insurance purchase. When the policy was issued, the birth dates of me and my wife were wrongly stated and I had to go through another round of emails with Allianz to get it corrected. Otherwise any claims would be void! It was indeed not a very good booking experience!

After going back and forth with the airline, they never reimbursed the airline tickets. Went around asking multiple people how to get reimbursed and kept getting put back, not satisfied with their customer service.

No working jet bridge to deplane, with priority customers deplaning last. Followed by bus to terminal.

Efficient like all the other flights with them. An outstanding budget airline!

Overall the crew were friendlier than similar premium airlines like Cathay or Singapore. Seat was good. Food was excellent.. the starlink wifi was a real plus. The entertainment was just ok.

Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

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

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!

The only thing that could have been better, is that the food trays get left way to long after a meal. We had a snack 8 hrs into the trip, and they left us with the boxes and cups for way too long. It is not fun being trapped in your seat unnecessarily

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

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

The plane from Dublin to Doha was quite comfortable. I was in economy and the seats and rows were very tight. The man in front of me reclined his seat and it made my screen incredibly close to my face and I wasn’t able to take my tray down and my knees were pressed against the seat. I had to ask three times for him to pull his seat up but in his defence he hadn’t even reclined it far, the rows were just too close. I had a pain in my side by the end of the flight from the chairs which were quite worn and not very padded or supportive. It was a significantly inferior plane to the plane from Doha to Sydney and vice versa.

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.

Luggage jandling sucks. I arrived in BLR india on 15th and luggage was delivered today 19th. I came for a business trip everything got screwed up. Poor communication. APP kept saying mishandles in BLR. It never reached BLR. I had air tag which showed luggage was in Germany. I could not reach anybody other than the airpprt people. They had no clue and asked me to call etihad. In India etihad number wasnt working.i had to call US number and that person was the only person who seemed to help. They kept me in dark. No communication or email till i spoke to the person in US.i have flown many airlines but never had this experience. For me this was first and will be last in etihad. Very bad.

Doubled charged me for luggage and lost $520, dug much into my travel budget.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

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.

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

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

Online was good boarding also but a child was crying all the way with no intervention from crew member.

1st of all on February 27th Abu Dhabi to Delhi flight the seat wasn't comfortable at all, coming back the Lounge at Abu Dhabi didn't have anything. Than the Food in the flight

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

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.

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

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

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!

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

Crew: Everybody was polite. People just need to get efficient and less reworking things. Entertainment: Could have move movies and games. The “music” section is a joke, only ONE available. Food: The food provided on the flights boarding in china needs a serious reworking. Too much oil, bad for your stomach, tastes too artificial and the eggs were a giant mass of green dough.

Never got the wheelchair service when my parents arrived at LA . My mom was 74 , also my dad was 84 years old, both don’t speak English. I double checked with the front desk at Phoenix airport, making sure that they will be taking care of.

Food was terrible. Fish was equal to a sausage and scrumbled eggs were terribly green with a quite weird fllavour. Everybody with me hated all options. The best food was the bread with butter.

No red vine, no whiskey, no vodka. No that I wanted all of them at once but still...

No good but was short flight. Both of our China Southern flights were on time. No surprises.

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