Cheap flights from San José to Islamabad from £569

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3 stops
Wed, Jul 22
San José SJOIslamabad ISB
£569
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Tue, Jul 21
San José SJOIslamabad ISB
£614
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Wed, Jul 22
San José SJOIslamabad ISB
£614
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Fri, Jul 24
San José SJOIslamabad ISB
£620
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Thu, Jul 23
San José SJOIslamabad ISB
£620
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22
San José SJOIslamabad ISB
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Thu, Jul 23 – Thu, Jul 30
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£2,039
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Thu, Jul 23 – Thu, Jul 30
San José SJOIslamabad ISB
£2,102
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Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
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Tue, Jul 21 – Sun, Jul 26
San José SJOIslamabad ISB
£2,118
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Thu, Jul 23 – Thu, Jul 30
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£2,157
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How much do flights to Islamabad cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£569

Cheapest round-trip

£2,039

Average round-trip

£2,168

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Turkish 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
Juan Santamaría International
Arrive to
Islamabad International Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from San José to Islamabad

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes

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 Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Avianca, Iberia Airlines, and Copa Airlines. San José and Islamabad have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Panama, Bogotá, Medellín, Los Angeles, Quepos, Mexico City, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Edinburgh, Guatemala City, Madrid, Managua, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Nosara, Vancouver, Cartagena.
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 San José?
San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.
What airports are near San José?
The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Tortuguero, Fortuna Arenal.
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 San José and Islamabad?
Currently, you can fly between San José and Islamabad with Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Avianca, Iberia Airlines, Copa Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between San José and Islamabad?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San José 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 San José and Islamabad?
Traveling between San José 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 San José?
There are a number of airports in and around San José. The main one is Juan Santamaría International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Tortuguero, Fortuna Arenal
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