Flying from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Islamabad is one hour ahead of Baku and is in the UTC+5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your GYD to ISB flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GYD and ISB:
Dubai Airport
King Fahd International Airport
Sharjah International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight is R 2,953. A return fare right now is R 8,912. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GYD to ISB if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Islamabad International Airport.
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Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Islamabad International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
83.46% of flights departing from Heydar Aliyev International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of GYD.
To reach Heydar Aliyev International Airport from central Baku, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to GYD? If you've booked an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Islamabad International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
If you're getting in on a late Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near ISB:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from central Islamabad. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Islamabad. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Islamabad International Airport for June if you want to visit Islamabad during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GYD to ISB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Pakistan
Islamabad is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Pakistan just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres south-east of Islamabad, a trip to Lahore will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks, B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo.
Faisalabad is another standout destination in Pakistan and is around 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. No journey is complete without seeing Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block.