Travelling from Madinah Airport (MED) to Islamabad Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Madinah Airport to Islamabad Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Islamabad is UTC+5, which is two hours ahead of Madinah.
Your MED to ISB flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like September? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Islamabad (and then exploring more of Pakistan!) is a snap with PIA. This popular airline offers direct flights from Madinah Airport to Islamabad Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with PIA on this route.
PIA is the most punctual carrier offering MED to ISB flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madinah Airport to Islamabad Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MED and ISB:
Jeddah Airport
Riyadh Airport
Karachi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madinah Airport (MED) to Islamabad Airport (ISB)
R 2,184 is the best price for a one-way Madinah Airport to Islamabad Airport flight. Return flights start at R 5,631. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MED to ISB if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Madinah Airport to Islamabad Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MED to ISB.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Madinah Airport to Islamabad Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Madinah Airport (MED)
Of the flights that depart from Madinah Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Madinah Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Madinah. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MED? If you're catching an early flight from Madinah Airport to Islamabad Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Islamabad Airport (ISB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Madinah Airport to Islamabad Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ISB instead:
When to fly to Islamabad Airport (ISB)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Madinah Airport to Islamabad Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Islamabad. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Madinah Airport to Islamabad Airport for June if you'd like to explore Islamabad during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MED to ISB in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Pakistan
You've done Islamabad, now it's time to discover other corners of Pakistan. Journey about 274 kilometres south-east to Lahore to tick off its must-visit sights. From Mavi Mosque(blue mosque) to Indo-Islamic Design Monument and Jamia Masjid Shah Jamaat, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Pakistan, consider Faisalabad, about 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. Faisal Masjid, Cricket Ground and Jinnah Park are the start of reasons to visit.