Flying from Jinnah International Airport (KHI) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Jinnah International Airport to Islamabad International Airport.
Islamabad's timezone is UTC+5, which is the same as Karachi.
Choose from 76 weekly Jinnah International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flights. The 06:45 departure with Serene Air is the earliest flight available. Serene Air operates the last service of the day at 22:00.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your KHI to ISB flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A good range of airlines offer direct flights from Jinnah International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. Travel nonstop to Islamabad with these popular carriers and experience this amazing part of Pakistan:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Fly Jinnah on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for KHI to ISB flights is Pakistan International Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jinnah International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between KHI and ISB:
Quetta Airport
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jinnah International Airport (KHI) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
RM199 is the best price for a one-way Jinnah International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM390. These prices may change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from KHI to ISB by booking at least eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Jinnah International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Jinnah International Airport, 73.77% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Karachi to Jinnah International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near KHI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Jinnah International Airport to Islamabad International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
If you have a late Jinnah International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ISB:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
From Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Jinnah International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Islamabad. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Islamabad is June, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from Jinnah International Airport to Islamabad International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KHI to ISB in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Pakistan
Lahore is just one of the many places in Pakistan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Islamabad. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks, B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo.
Faisalabad is another essential stop in Pakistan and is around 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. No journey is complete without dropping by Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block.