Cheap flights from Kathmandu to Islamabad from £260

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2 stops
Sun, Jul 19
Kathmandu KTMIslamabad ISB
£260
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Mon, Jul 20
Kathmandu KTMIslamabad ISB
£265
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 19
Kathmandu KTMIslamabad ISB
£287
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1 stop
Sat, Jul 25
Kathmandu KTMIslamabad ISB
£340
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 20
Kathmandu KTMIslamabad ISB
£341
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Wed, Jul 22
Kathmandu KTMIslamabad ISB
£342
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Sun, Jul 19 – Sat, Jul 25
Kathmandu KTMIslamabad ISB
£664
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Sun, Jul 19 – Sat, Jul 25
Kathmandu KTMIslamabad ISB
£683
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Mon, Jul 20 – Fri, Jul 24
Kathmandu KTMIslamabad ISB
£695
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Mon, Jul 20 – Sat, Jul 25
Kathmandu KTMIslamabad ISB
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Sat, Jul 25 – Thu, Jul 30
Kathmandu KTMIslamabad ISB
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How much do flights to Islamabad cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£260

Cheapest round-trip

£664

Average round-trip

£742

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

IndiGo 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
Tribhuvan International
Arrive to
Islamabad International Airport
Average flights per week
358
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Kathmandu to Islamabad

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Pakistan International AirlinesPIAPKYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
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
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 IndiGo Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines, Qatar Airways, Fly Dubai, and Air Arabia. Kathmandu and Islamabad have 358 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Kathmandu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kathmandu and London, Bangkok, Manchester, Pokhara, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Sydney, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Siddharthanagar, Varanasi, Singapore, Hanoi, Malé, Colombo, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Tokyo, Birmingham, Newcastle upon Tyne.
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 Kathmandu?
The main airport in Kathmandu is Tribhuvan International. It is also served by Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Gautam Buddha, Janakpur, Simara, Bharatpur.
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 Kathmandu and Islamabad?
Currently, you can fly between Kathmandu and Islamabad with IndiGo Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines, Qatar Airways, Fly Dubai, Air Arabia.
When’s the best time to travel between Kathmandu and Islamabad?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu and Islamabad?
Traveling between Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu?
There are a number of airports in and around Kathmandu. The main one is Tribhuvan International and other nearby airports include Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Gautam Buddha, Janakpur, Simara, Bharatpur
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 Kathmandu and Islamabad depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kathmandu and Islamabad arrive?
What time do flights between Kathmandu and Islamabad depart?
What time do flights between Kathmandu and Islamabad arrive?

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