Cheap flights from Karachi to Islamabad from £62

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Thu, Jul 30
Karachi KHIIslamabad ISB
£62
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Thu, Aug 6
Karachi KHIIslamabad ISB
£71
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Tue, Aug 4
Karachi KHIIslamabad ISB
£71
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Wed, Jul 29
Karachi KHIIslamabad ISB
£72
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Tue, Jul 28
Karachi KHIIslamabad ISB
£72
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Fri, Jul 31
Karachi KHIIslamabad ISB
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Thu, Jul 30 – Thu, Aug 6
Karachi KHIIslamabad ISB
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Thu, Jul 30 – Fri, Aug 7
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Thu, Jul 30 – Wed, Aug 5
Karachi KHIIslamabad ISB
£132
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Thu, Jul 30 – Tue, Aug 4
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How much do flights to Islamabad cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£62

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£137

Cheapest round-trip

£129

Average round-trip

£142

Nonstop flights in July

£71 – £192

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
Jinnah International
Arrive to
Islamabad International Airport
Average flights per week
172
Flight distance
1108 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Karachi to Islamabad in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Pakistan International Airlines
133---232
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Tuesday 3 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Pakistan International Airlines
2333122
Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 3 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
Pakistan International Airlines
1313221
Weekly flights: 13 totalDaily flights: 1.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 3 flights
AirlineMon 10.08Tue 11.08Wed 12.08Thu 13.08Fri 14.08Sat 15.08Sun 16.08
Pakistan International Airlines
1323221
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Tuesday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Karachi to Islamabad

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

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
18 Jul
41°C30°C
25 Jul
64%
34°C23°C
Sunday
19 Jul
42°C33°C
26 Jul
69%
34°C25°C
Monday
20 Jul
57%
42°C31°C
27 Jul
18%
36°C26°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
77%
31°C26°C
28 Jul
78%
33°C25°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
89%
26°C23°C
29 Jul
76%
31°C24°C
Thursday
23 Jul
78%
28°C22°C
30 Jul
64%
34°C24°C
Friday
24 Jul
68%
32°C22°C
31 Jul
75%
32°C25°C
The distance between Karachi and Islamabad is 1108 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Dubai, Pakistan International Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Air Arabia. Karachi and Islamabad have 172 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Karachi to Islamabad?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Karachi and Islamabad takes around 1.9 hours.
What is the flight distance between Karachi and Islamabad?
The flight distance between Karachi and Islamabad is 1108 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Karachi and Islamabad?
Several carriers operate flights between Karachi and Islamabad. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Pakistan International Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Karachi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Karachi and London, Manchester, Lahore, Dubai, Jeddah, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Kuala Lumpur, Riyadh, Bangkok, Medina, Dammam, Istanbul, Peshawar, Muscat, Doha, Stockholm, Melbourne, Bucharest, Munich.
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, Jeddah, Istanbul, Liverpool, Medina, Dammam, Abu Dhabi, Paris, Northern Cyprus, Oslo, Phnom Penh, Baku, Bangkok.
What airports are near Karachi?
The main airport in Karachi is Jinnah International. It is also served by Jinnah International.
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 Karachi and Islamabad?
Currently, you can fly between Karachi and Islamabad with Fly Dubai, Pakistan International Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia.
When’s the best time to travel between Karachi and Islamabad?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Karachi 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.
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