Travelling from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Gilgit Airport (GIL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Islamabad International Airport to Gilgit Airport.
Each week, there are 26 Islamabad International Airport to Gilgit Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, select the 06:00 Pakistan International Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 14:10 with Pakistan International Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your ISB to GIL flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pakistan International Airlines has direct flights from Islamabad International Airport to Gilgit Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Gilgit — and maybe even more of Pakistan if your schedule allows.
Pakistan International Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Pakistan International Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates ISB to GIL flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Gilgit Airport (GIL)
R 665 is currently the best price for a one-way Islamabad International Airport to Gilgit Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,296. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ISB to GIL if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Islamabad International Airport to Gilgit Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Islamabad International Airport to Gilgit Airport.
Handy information about Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Of all flights departing from Islamabad International Airport, 71.38% land on schedule at their destination.
Islamabad International Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Islamabad. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near ISB? If you've booked an early flight from Islamabad International Airport to Gilgit Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Gilgit Airport (GIL)
Book a hotel near GIL if you have a late Islamabad International Airport to Gilgit Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Gilgit Airport (GIL) to central Gilgit
Gilgit Airport to central Gilgit has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Gilgit Airport (GIL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Islamabad International Airport to Gilgit Airport. May is the most popular month to head to Gilgit. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Islamabad International Airport to Gilgit Airport for July if you want to go to Gilgit during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ISB to GIL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -28ºC (-18ºF) and -8ºC (18ºF) on average.
Explore more of Pakistan
Lahore is just one of the many cities in Pakistan waiting to be explored once you've seen Gilgit. Around 499 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks, B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo.
Rawalpindi is another standout destination in Pakistan and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Gilgit. No journey is complete without dropping by Parade Lane Park, Civic Park and Millad Park.