Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
The timezone in Islamabad is UTC+5, which is six hours behind Melbourne.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MEL to ISB flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Islamabad International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between MEL and ISB include:
Dubai Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
At the moment, RM1,343 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM3,180. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from MEL to ISB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Islamabad International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MEL to ISB.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Islamabad International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Islamabad International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ISB instead:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport to the centre of Islamabad has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Islamabad International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Islamabad based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Islamabad International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Islamabad, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to ISB in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Pakistan
Islamabad has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Pakistan just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres south-east of Islamabad, a trip to Lahore will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks, B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo.
Faisalabad is another favourite destination in Pakistan and is around 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. No journey is complete without experiencing Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block.