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Mon, Jul 20
Colombo CMBIslamabad ISB
£236
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Mon, Jul 20 – Sat, Jul 25
Colombo CMBIslamabad ISB
£580
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Mon, Jul 20 – Sat, Jul 25
Colombo CMBIslamabad ISB
£663
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Mon, Jul 20 – Thu, Jul 23
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How much do flights to Islamabad cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£236

Cheapest round-trip

£580

Average round-trip

£772

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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.

Islamabad is served by Islamabad International Airport (ISB), located approximately 30 km southwest of the city center. This modern airport opened in 2018 and offers various airport transfers to city center destinations. Transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, Metro Bus, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

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

Rs 2,500 – Rs 4,000; PKR 2,500–4,000 (~$9–14 USD); metered or negotiated

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

30-50 min

Rs 1,800 – Rs 3,500; PKR 1,800–3,500 (~$6–12 USD); surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

30-50 min

Rs 1,500 – Rs 3,000; PKR 1,500–3,000 (~$5–11 USD); negotiable fares

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

negotiated lower fares

30-45 min

Rs 4,000 – Rs 8,000; PKR 4,000–8,000 (~$14–29 USD); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers

30-50 min

Rs 5,000 – Rs 15,000; 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

Depart from
Bandaranaike International
Arrive to
Islamabad International Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Colombo to Islamabad

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Pakistan International AirlinesPIAPKYes
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Islamabad

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January17°C6°C
February20°C8°C
March25°C12°C
April30°C17°C
May36°C22°C
June39°C26°C
July35°C27°C
August33°C25°C
September33°C23°C
October30°C18°C
November24°C12°C
December19°C8°C
Hottest Month
39°C
June
Coldest month
6°C
January
Sunny days
290
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
57%
40°C27°C
18 Jul
45°C32°C
Sunday
12 Jul
36%
40°C26°C
19 Jul
57%
44°C27°C
Monday
13 Jul
57%
41°C27°C
20 Jul
72%
34°C25°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
36%
41°C26°C
21 Jul
78%
31°C23°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
17%
41°C28°C
22 Jul
36°C25°C
Thursday
16 Jul
42°C30°C
23 Jul
38°C27°C
Friday
17 Jul
44°C32°C
24 Jul
36%
38°C28°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Pakistan International Airlines, Air Arabia, and Fly Dubai. Colombo and Islamabad have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Bangkok, Malé, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bali, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Singapore, Denpasar, Chennai, Birmingham, Goa, Tel Aviv, Phuket City, Abu Dhabi, Phuket Province, Mumbai, Perth.
What are the most popular routes to and from Islamabad?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Islamabad and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Riyadh, Dubai, Glasgow, Leeds, Karachi, Jeddah, Istanbul, Liverpool, Medina, Dammam, Abu Dhabi, Paris, Northern Cyprus, Oslo, Phnom Penh, Baku.
Which airports are there in Colombo?
Colombo is mainly served by Bandaranaike International. But there are other airports nearby, including Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Kelani River-Peliyagoda Waterdrome, Dandugama Sea Plane Base.
What airports are near Colombo?
The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Sigiriya, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala.
What airports are near Islamabad?
The main airport in Islamabad is Islamabad International Airport. It is also served by Islamabad International Airport, Sialkot International, Bacha Khan International, Srinagar International.
Which airlines fly between Colombo and Islamabad?
Currently, you can fly between Colombo and Islamabad with Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Pakistan International Airlines, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai.
When’s the best time to travel between Colombo and Islamabad?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Colombo and Islamabad, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Colombo and Islamabad?
Traveling between Colombo and Islamabad, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Colombo?
There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Sigiriya, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala
How many airports are there near Islamabad?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Islamabad depart?
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What time do flights between Colombo and Islamabad depart?
What time do flights between Colombo and Islamabad arrive?

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