Flying from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Islamabad International Airport is 5 hours.
Islamabad's timezone is UTC+5, making Islamabad two hours ahead of Madinah.
Flights from MED to ISB start at 00:30 — the first with Pakistan International Airlines. The last service of the day is at 23:05 with Serene Air. In total, there are three weekly Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MED to ISB flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Serene Air has direct flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Islamabad — and maybe even more of Pakistan if your schedule allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Serene Air.
With a dependable 83.33% of services arriving on schedule, Pakistan International Airlines is the most punctual carrier for MED to ISB flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Islamabad International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MED and ISB include:
King Khaled International Airport
Quetta Airport
Jinnah International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
At the moment, R 1,986 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 6,488. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from MED to ISB by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Of the departures from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, 77.98% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Madinah to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near MED? If you're boarding an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Islamabad International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
If you're landing on a late Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases 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 to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Islamabad. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Islamabad International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Islamabad, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MED to ISB in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Pakistan
Lahore is just one of the many places in Pakistan waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Islamabad. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks, B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo.
Around 257 kilometres south of Islamabad, Faisalabad is another favourite stop in Pakistan. Start your sightseeing at Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block.