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Cheap flights to Islamabad, Pakistan
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | February | Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop |
| Average price | $849 | Average for round-trip flights in November 2020 |
| Round-trip from | $672 | From New York to Islamabad |
| One-way from | $489 | One-way flight from New York to Islamabad |
Cheapest Prices for Islamabad flights by month
When is the best time to fly to Islamabad?
Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.
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NYC - ISB Price
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$809 - $1,827
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ISB Temperature
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62.6 - 100.4 °F
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ISB Rainfall
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0.55 - 5.35 inches
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When is the best time to book a flight to Islamabad?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Islamabad, you should look to book at least 51 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Islamabad?
Monday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Islamabad. Flying on Friday will result in higher flight prices.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Islamabad?
To get the best value, try booking a flight in the afternoon when visiting Islamabad. Generally the prices will increase for flights in the morning as these tend to have higher demand.
Islamabad is Pakistan’s capital city, and is an underrated tourist destination. Located close to the metropolis of Rawalpindi, the Pakistani capital is a great place to relax and enjoy serene accommodation while being able to dive into the big city when you want to see the sights, indulge in some local cuisine and explore Pakistan’s rich culture.
The area around the city is rich in tourist attractions. Visit the astonishing Faisal Mosque which is one of Pakistan’s great modern works of art, or learn about folk culture at the Lok Virsa museum. Visit a reconstructed Mughal village at Saidpur and see how industry came to Pakistan at the Golra Railway Museum.
Another great local attraction is the ancient city of Taxila. One of Asia’s great ancient centers, Taxila was visited by Alexander the Great, and the excavations are a unique window into the fascinating history of the region.
Staying in the city is not all about ruins, museums, markets and mosques. There is natural beauty to be enjoyed as well, and you can easily drive up into the Margalla Hills, which makes for a superb picnic spot. Alternatively, the Lake View Park is a stunning place for an evening stroll.
If the capital city is too sedate, Rawalpindi is 9 miles away and provides an injection of excitement to any trip. See a cricket match at Nawaz Sharif Park and shop at the incredibly cheap Raja Bazaar before enjoying a meal at Fortress Street. All of this is half an hour from Islamabad.
Best Time to Fly to Islamabad
The best time to visit Islamabad or Rawalpindi is between November and May, when the heat relents. Otherwise, walking in the Margalla Hills can be arduous and busy as a lot of hikers will be up to indulge in the scenery. The summer months can be extremely hot, although it is possible to secure cheap flights and accommodations during this period.
Getting around Islamabad
When you get into town, the city is relatively easy to navigate, as it is organized in a grid system. There are plenty of taxi firms to choose from, and those in the city have a good reputation for reliability and safety. It still pays to arrange a fare before setting off, however. Islamabad is a good place to hire a car as well, as the grid system makes driving safer than other Pakistani cities.
Be aware that the city is arranged in a “grid” pattern, with areas marked F2, F3 etc. Head to G7, G8 and G9 for the best restaurants and bazaars while F6 and F7 are full of accommodation options.
