Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Islamabad International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Islamabad is UTC+5, which is five hours ahead of London.
Flights from LGW to ISB start at 17:00 — the first with British Airways. The last service of the day is at 18:00 with British Airways. Overall, you can choose from three weekly London Gatwick Airport to Islamabad International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your LGW to ISB flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jetting into Islamabad (and then discovering more of Pakistan!) is a snap with British Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Islamabad International Airport.
British Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Among carriers operating LGW to ISB flights, British Airways has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Islamabad International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LGW and ISB:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Right now, R 3,036 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 7,648. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LGW to ISB.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Islamabad International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LGW to ISB.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Islamabad International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the flights that depart from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near LGW. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Islamabad International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
If you're coming in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near ISB:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport to central Islamabad has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Islamabad International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Islamabad based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Islamabad International Airport for June if you want to explore Islamabad during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to ISB in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Pakistan
Islamabad has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Pakistan waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres south-east of Islamabad, a visit to Lahore will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks, B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Pakistan, head for Faisalabad, roughly 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block are the start of reasons to visit.
