Cheap flights from Columbus to Islamabad from £617

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3 stops
Mon, Jul 20
Columbus LCKIslamabad ISB
£617
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Mon, Jul 20
Columbus LCKIslamabad ISB
£670
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3 stops
Mon, Jul 20
Columbus CMHIslamabad ISB
£679
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Tue, Jul 14
Columbus CMHIslamabad ISB
£757
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 19
Columbus CMHIslamabad ISB
£794
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Thu, Jul 16
Columbus CMHIslamabad ISB
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Tue, Jul 14 – Tue, Jul 21
Columbus CMHIslamabad ISB
£1,704
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Wed, Jul 15 – Mon, Jul 20
Columbus CMHIslamabad ISB
£1,766
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Tue, Jul 14 – Tue, Jul 21
Columbus CMHIslamabad ISB
£1,777
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Sun, Jul 19 – Sun, Jul 26
Columbus CMHIslamabad ISB
£1,815
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Tue, Jul 14 – Tue, Jul 21
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How much do flights to Islamabad cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£617

Cheapest round-trip

£1,704

Average round-trip

£1,849

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Pakistan International Airlines

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
John Glenn Columbus International
Arrive to
Islamabad International Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Columbus to Islamabad

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Pakistan International AirlinesPIAPKYes
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo

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
4 Jul
41°C28°C
11 Jul
38°C28°C
Sunday
5 Jul
44°C30°C
12 Jul
36%
39°C28°C
Monday
6 Jul
43°C31°C
13 Jul
57%
36°C26°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
61%
41°C23°C
14 Jul
67%
37°C26°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
36°C24°C
15 Jul
39°C28°C
Thursday
9 Jul
36%
39°C27°C
16 Jul
41°C30°C
Friday
10 Jul
36%
39°C28°C
17 Jul
57%
36°C28°C
Travelers usually depart from John Glenn Columbus International, or Rickenbacker International when they travel from Columbus to Islamabad. The most popular airlines for this route are Pakistan International Airlines, Allegiant Air, Etihad Airways, Frontier Airlines, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Columbus and Islamabad have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Columbus?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Columbus and London, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Glasgow, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Istanbul, Medellín, São Paulo, Tampa, Fort Myers, Dallas, Charleston, Lima, Chicago, Seattle, Houston, Madrid.
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 Columbus?
Columbus is mainly served by John Glenn Columbus International. But there are other airports nearby, including Rickenbacker International, Columbus Air Force Base.
What airports are near Columbus?
The main airport in Columbus is John Glenn Columbus International. It is also served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Yeager, Dayton International, Fort Wayne International, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia.
What airports are near Islamabad?
The main airport in Islamabad is Islamabad International Airport. It is also served by Islamabad International Airport, Bacha Khan International, Sialkot International, Srinagar International.
Which airlines fly between Columbus and Islamabad?
Currently, you can fly between Columbus and Islamabad with Pakistan International Airlines, Allegiant Air, Etihad Airways, Frontier Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Columbus and Islamabad?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Columbus 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 Columbus and Islamabad?
Traveling between Columbus 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 Columbus?
There are a number of airports in and around Columbus. The main one is John Glenn Columbus International and other nearby airports include Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Yeager, Dayton International, Fort Wayne International, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia
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