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How much do flights to Islamabad cost?
Cheapest nonstop round-trip | £344 |
|---|---|
Nonstop flights in May | £295 – £493 |
Most popular airline | Etihad Airways |
Getting from Islamabad airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: Metro Bus and public buses.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
45-60 min | PKR 30–50 (~$0.10–0.18 USD) | every 10–15 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
30-50 min | PKR 2,500–4,000 (~$9–14 USD); metered or negotiated | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | convenience with luggage | |
30-50 min | PKR 1,800–3,500 (~$6–12 USD); surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
30-50 min | PKR 1,500–3,000 (~$5–11 USD); negotiable fares | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | negotiated lower fares | |
30-45 min | PKR 4,000–8,000 (~$14–29 USD); pre-booked | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | business travelers | |
30-50 min | PKR 5,000–15,000 (~$18–54 USD) per day | on-demand at airport (traffic dependent) | flexibility and exploration |
Notes:
- Prices in PKR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Metro Bus connects the airport to Rawalpindi and Islamabad city centers via the Orange Line.
- Ride-hailing apps like Careem and InDrive are widely used and offer cashless payment options.
- Traffic congestion can significantly affect journey times, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Islamabad
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 11.05 | Tue 12.05 | Wed 13.05 | Thu 14.05 | Fri 15.05 | Sat 16.05 | Sun 17.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 21 total | Daily flights: 3 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 18.05 | Tue 19.05 | Wed 20.05 | Thu 21.05 | Fri 22.05 | Sat 23.05 | Sun 24.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 20 total | Daily flights: 2.86 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 25.05 | Tue 26.05 | Wed 27.05 | Thu 28.05 | Fri 29.05 | Sat 30.05 | Sun 31.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 21 total | Daily flights: 3 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 01.06 | Tue 02.06 | Wed 03.06 | Thu 04.06 | Fri 05.06 | Sat 06.06 | Sun 07.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 21 total | Daily flights: 3 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad Airways | ETD | EY | No |
| Pakistan International Airlines | PIA | PK | Yes |
| Gulf Air Bahrain | GFA | GF | No |
| Air Arabia | ABY | G9 | No |
| SalamAir | OMS | OV | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Islamabad
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 17°C | 6°C |
| February | 20°C | 8°C |
| March | 25°C | 12°C |
| April | 30°C | 17°C |
| May | 36°C | 22°C |
| June | 39°C | 26°C |
| July | 35°C | 27°C |
| August | 33°C | 25°C |
| September | 33°C | 23°C |
| October | 30°C | 18°C |
| November | 24°C | 12°C |
| December | 19°C | 8°C |
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