Travelling from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
The timezone in Islamabad is UTC+5, which is 30 minutes behind Lucknow.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LKO to ISB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LKO and ISB:
Dubai Airport
King Fahd International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
RM2,118 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM5,243. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from LKO to ISB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Islamabad International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LKO to ISB.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Islamabad International Airport.
Handy information about Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
69.64% of flights that depart Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport from central Lucknow, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LKO? If you've booked an early flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Islamabad International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
If you're getting in on a late Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ISB:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from the centre of Islamabad. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Islamabad in April.
Lock in your flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Islamabad International Airport for June if you'd like to visit Islamabad during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LKO to ISB in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Pakistan
You've visited Islamabad, now it's time to explore other corners of Pakistan. Journey around 274 kilometres south-east to Lahore to tick off its leading sights. From Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks to B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Faisalabad is another must-experience destination in Pakistan and is around 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. No trip is complete without visiting Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block.