Travelling from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Islamabad's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Islamabad four hours ahead of Tirana.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your TIA to ISB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Right now, R 3,412 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tirana International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 19,558. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from TIA to ISB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Tirana International Airport to Islamabad International Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from TIA to ISB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Tirana International Airport to Islamabad International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Tirana International Airport (TIA)
When it comes to Tirana International Airport's on-time performance, 69.86% of flights complete their journey on time.
Tirana International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Tirana. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near TIA? If you're boarding an early flight from Tirana International Airport to Islamabad International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
If you're landing on a late Tirana International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ISB:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport to the centre of Islamabad has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Tirana International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Islamabad in April.
Lock in your flight from Tirana International 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).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TIA to ISB in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Pakistan
Islamabad has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Pakistan you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres south-east of Islamabad, a visit to Lahore will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks, B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Pakistan, consider Faisalabad, roughly 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block are among the biggest draws.