Travelling from London to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): What you need to know
Choose from numerous airports when organising a flight from London to Islamabad International Airport (ISB). Check out your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Islamabad International Airport is located in Islamabad. The city is in the UTC+5 timezone and is five hours ahead of London.
Your flight from London to ISB won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from London to ISB with a stopover. To explore your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LHR and ISB include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Islamabad International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Prefer to leave from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) plane tickets are available from here.
Board your direct flight from London to ISB with British Airways. This is one of the leading airlines that operates this route out of LGW.
British Airways takes the lead in bookings on the LGW to ISB route.
Flights between London Gatwick Airport and Islamabad International Airport are generally more punctual with British Airways than with any other carrier.
Check a new destination off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Islamabad International Airport, check out these options when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to ISB flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a plane ticket from London to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) leaving from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Dubai Airport (DXB) is a popular connection point.
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Islamabad International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Islamabad International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ISB instead:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Islamabad. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Islamabad International Airport is R 2,860. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 7,129. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from London to ISB, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap London to Islamabad International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to ISB.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to Islamabad International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Islamabad International Airport (ISB). July is the most popular month to visit Islamabad. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in April.
The warmest month in Islamabad is June, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your London to ISB plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Islamabad International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Islamabad
After booking your flight from London to Islamabad International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Islamabad:
Your Islamabad trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions you won't want to miss include Faisal Mosque, North-Pakistan Adventure | Climbing Trekking tours and Faisal mosque Islamabad.
Explore more of Pakistan
You've visited Islamabad, now it's time to discover more of Pakistan. Travel about 274 kilometres south-east to Lahore to tick off its top sights. From Jamia Masjid F1 to Mavi Mosque(blue mosque) and Jamia Masjid Mubarak, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Pakistan, head for Faisalabad, about 241 kilometres south of Islamabad. Faisal Masjid, Madni Masjid and Jamia masjid Bara Minar wali are key highlights.