Cheap flights from Des Moines to Islamabad from £373

Cheap flights from Des Moines to Islamabad from £373

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3 stops
Mon, Mar 2
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£373
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Sun, Mar 1
Des Moines DSMIslamabad ISB
£380
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Sun, Mar 1
Des Moines DSMIslamabad ISB
£437
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Fri, Feb 27
Des Moines DSMIslamabad ISB
£448
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Fri, Feb 27
Des Moines DSMIslamabad ISB
£467
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Mon, Mar 2
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£486
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Fri, Feb 27 – Thu, Mar 5
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£955
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Fri, Feb 27 – Thu, Mar 5
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How much do flights to Islamabad cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£373

Cheapest round-trip

£929

Average round-trip

£1,290

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Aer Lingus

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

Rs 30-Rs 50 (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
Des Moines International
Arrive to
Islamabad International Airport
Average flights per week
130
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Islamabad

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Aer LingusEINEINo
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Islamabad

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January17°C6°C
February19°C8°C
March24°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
7 Feb
22°C7°C
14 Feb
24°C12°C
Sunday
8 Feb
21°C9°C
15 Feb
25°C12°C
Monday
9 Feb
21°C11°C
16 Feb
25°C11°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
83%
20°C10°C
17 Feb
25°C11°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
22°C9°C
18 Feb
26°C12°C
Thursday
12 Feb
24°C11°C
19 Feb
26°C13°C
Friday
13 Feb
25°C11°C
20 Feb
26°C13°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aer Lingus, Allegiant Air, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Etihad Airways. Des Moines and Islamabad have 130 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Las Vegas, Nashville, Phoenix, Istanbul, Austin, Santa Ana, Orlando, Guadalajara, Tampa, Houston, Sarasota, Shanghai, Winnipeg, Montreal, Kathmandu, Punta Gorda, Malé, Boston, Monrovia, Mexico City.
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.
What airports are near Des Moines?
The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Kirksville Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway.
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 Des Moines and Islamabad?
Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Islamabad with Aer Lingus, Allegiant Air, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Islamabad?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines 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 Des Moines and Islamabad?
Traveling between Des Moines 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 Des Moines?
There are a number of airports in and around Des Moines. The main one is Des Moines International and other nearby airports include Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Kirksville Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway
How many airports are there near Islamabad?
There are a number of airports in and around Islamabad. The main one is Islamabad International Airport and other nearby airports include Islamabad International Airport, Sialkot International, Bacha Khan International, Srinagar International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Islamabad depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Islamabad arrive?
What time do flights between Des Moines and Islamabad depart?
What time do flights between Des Moines and Islamabad arrive?

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