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Flights to Islamabad in 2025

Find the latest flights to Islamabad in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on July 4, 2025.

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Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,363

Round-trip from

$942

One-way from

$506
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Sun 9/2812:30 amEWR - ISB
1 stop22h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/206:15 amISB - EWR
1 stop26h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3$942
Wed 11/1211:45 pmEWR - ISB
2 stops39h 45mEmirates
Wed 12/109:00 amISB - EWR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Deal found 7/3$1,023
Sun 9/145:30 pmJFK - ISB
2 stops23h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 9/283:30 amISB - JFK
1 stop28h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,062
Tue 10/712:35 amJFK - ISB
1 stop18h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sun 10/125:25 amISB - JFK
1 stop38h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,064
Wed 7/232:55 pmJFK - ISB
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 9/57:35 pmISB - JFK
1 stop29h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,071
Thu 9/2511:00 pmJFK - ISB
1 stop23h 30mEmirates
Mon 3/99:00 amISB - JFK
2 stops42h 55mEmirates
Deal found 7/3$1,073
Tue 11/1111:45 pmEWR - ISB
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/209:00 amISB - EWR
2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,118
Sun 10/265:45 pmLGA - ISB
2 stops22h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 10/303:10 amISB - LGA
2 stops26h 26mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,166

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NewarkIslamabad

EWR - ISB

EWRISB

Newark

Sun 9/28

12:30 am-7:55 am

1 stop22h 25m

Islamabad Intl

Thu 11/20

6:15 am-10:30 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$942

NewarkIslamabad

EWR - ISB

EWRISB

Newark

Tue 9/30

11:55 pm-7:30 am

2 stops46h 35m

Islamabad Intl

Mon 10/13

9:20 am-9:20 pm

2 stops45h 00m

$1,043

New YorkIslamabad

JFK - ISB

JFKISB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/14

5:30 pm-1:50 am

2 stops23h 20m

Islamabad Intl

Sun 9/28

3:30 am-10:30 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$1,062

New YorkIslamabad

JFK - ISB

JFKISB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/23

2:55 pm-3:15 am

1 stop27h 20m

Islamabad Intl

Fri 9/5

7:35 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$1,071

New YorkIslamabad

JFK - ISB

JFKISB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/25

11:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop23h 30m

Islamabad Intl

Mon 3/9

9:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops42h 55m

$1,073

New YorkIslamabad

JFK - ISB

JFKISB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/24

12:35 am-3:45 am

1 stop18h 10m

Islamabad Intl

Sun 9/14

5:25 am-10:40 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$1,098

New YorkIslamabad

LGA - ISB

LGAISB

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/2

5:45 pm-1:50 am

2 stops23h 05m

Islamabad Intl

Sun 10/12

3:30 am-8:36 pm

2 stops26h 06m

$1,203

New YorkIslamabad

LGA - ISB

LGAISB

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/27

8:45 pm-1:15 am

2 stops43h 30m

Islamabad Intl

Sat 10/4

9:20 am-2:59 pm

2 stops38h 39m

$1,329

NewarkIslamabad

EWR - ISB

EWRISB

Newark

Wed 7/30

5:59 am-3:15 am

2 stops36h 16m

$506

New YorkIslamabad

JFK - ISB

JFKISB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/27

2:55 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$526

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The best insider tips for flights to Islamabad

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Islamabad trip
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American Airlines

American Airlines' Flagship Business offers 6’7” lay-flat beds and 16” HD screens on long-haul flights.


American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra offers 34”-35” seat pitch for more comfort on long-haul flights.

Read more about American Airlinesby Marisa Garcia
Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways' Business Class offers private pods and dining menu available anytime on long-haul flights.


Qatar Airways' Economy Class allows one carry-on item; plan ahead to avoid extra fees.

Read more about Qatar Airwaysby Brandon Schultz
SAUDIA

Saudia's Economy Class offers 32” pitch and 18” width seats on Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.


Saudia's Business Class offers 60” pitch and 21” width seats in a reverse herringbone configuration.

Read more about SAUDIAby Yulia Denisyuk
Etihad Airways

Etihad's Business Class offers lay-flat beds and Giorgio Armani amenity kits on long-haul flights.


Etihad's Economy Class offers seat-back screens and WiFi packages on long-haul flights.

Read more about Etihad Airwaysby Emily Zemler
Emirates

Emirates' economy class offers 32” legroom and generous baggage policy, including one checked and carry-on bag.


Emirates' Premium Economy offers 40” pitch, 19.5” width, and 8” recline for enhanced comfort.

Read more about Emiratesby Blane Bachelor
Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines' Economy Class offers 30” legroom and a travel set on flights over five hours.


Turkish Airlines' Business Class offers fully reclining seats and Denon noise-canceling headphones on long-haul flights.

Read more about Turkish Airlinesby Jessica Macdonald
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Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Best time to book a flight to Islamabad

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Islamabad

When is the best time to book a flight to Islamabad?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Islamabad. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Islamabad. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Islamabad?

On average, a flight from New York to Islamabad takes 20 hours 36 minutes. Flights to Islamabad from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Islamabad?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Islamabad. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Islamabad should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Islamabad?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Islamabad are Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines and Emirates.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $525
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $659
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $767
Emirates
Emirates
From $733

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Islamabad?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Islamabad are Turkish Airlines, Kuwait Airways and SAUDIA.

Rainfall in Islamabad by month

Plan your trip to Islamabad by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Islamabad ranges from 0.4 - 9.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Islamabad when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Islamabad by month

Plan your trip to Islamabad by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Islamabad, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 87.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Islamabad

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Islamabad. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Islamabad. Reviews last updated July 4, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Pakistan, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, and SAUDIA. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,588 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
617 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,220 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,895 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

FAQs about flying to Islamabad

Best Time to Fly to Islamabad, Pakistan

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, Pakistan

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.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Islamabad?

    Most people fly into Islamabad Intl (ISB) if they book a flight to Islamabad. Islamabad Intl is conveniently located just 19.7 mi from Islamabad’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Islamabad if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Islamabad on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Islamabad?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Islamabad.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Islamabad?

    Islamabad Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Islamabad. One-way flights to Islamabad Intl typically cost $37, while round-trip flights cost around $60.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Islamabad?

    A round-trip flight to Islamabad will typically cost around $60, however they can be found for as little as $60.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Islamabad depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Islamabad, Boston Logan Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Islamabad Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Islamabad Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Islamabad Intl?

    Yes. Islamabad Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Airways B&B Islamabad Free Airport Pick and Drop is the closest property to Islamabad Intl (0.0 mi away from Islamabad Intl).

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