Travelling from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Islamabad is one hour behind Dhaka and observes the UTC+5 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your DAC to ISB flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DAC and ISB:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Dubai Airport
Sharjah International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight is R 5,416. A return fare is currently R 11,940. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from DAC to ISB, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Islamabad International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from DAC to ISB by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Islamabad International Airport.
Handy information about Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
When it comes to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.82% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Dhaka. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel close to DAC? If you're catching an early flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Islamabad International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ISB instead:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
From Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Islamabad in April.
Before locking in your flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Islamabad International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Islamabad, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DAC to ISB in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Pakistan
Lahore is just one of the many places in Pakistan waiting to be explored after you've experienced Islamabad. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks, B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo.
Faisalabad is another well-known destination in Pakistan and is around 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. No trip is complete without dropping by Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block.
