Islamabad, peaceful parkside capital

Islamabad is Pakistan's capital city and the heart of business and government in the country. Despite its size and position as main financial and business district, Islamabad is also known for its lush greenery and calm, relaxed atmosphere.

Best time of year for Islamabad

The city enjoys high temperatures in the warmer months, so travellers who prefer a milder climate may enjoy visiting any time from November to April. Alternatively, May and June are the hottest months of summer, with the mercury reaching up to 38 degrees. July and August form the monsoon season, with lots of wet weather, meaning these months are best avoided.

Before you travel to Islamabad - what you need to know

Don't forget - if you're travelling on a British passport, you'll need to apply for a visa before making your trip to Pakistan. Your passport will need to have at least six months remaining when you apply. Some routine vaccinations, including Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid and Polio are needed. You'll need to see your GP at least 8 weeks before your visit. Islamabad is one of Pakistan's most expensive cities, but is of course much cheaper than London. A meal out should cost about meal around 200 Rs. If you're arranging a business lunch, expect to pay close to 500 Rs.

Local information - handy hints and tips

There is no public transport running from the airport, so you'll need to find a shared car or taxi. Taxis cost around 400 Rs, but it might be cheaper to flag one down just outside the airport. Once you reach the city centre, mini buses are a fast and cheap method of travel. You can stay in a guesthouse or cheap hotel for about 1000 Rs.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Birmingham Islamabad	Outbound 06/02/25 1 Stopover (JED) SV0250, SV0722 14h 00min	Return 24/02/25 2 Stopovers (RUH, JED) SV0725, SV1053, SV0253 31h 10min	Saudi Arabian Airlines	?	£591
Birmingham Islamabad	Outbound 01/03/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK1968, TK0710 37h 00min	Return 18/03/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK0751, TK1967 29h 00min	Turkish Airlines		£639
Birmingham Islamabad	Outbound 01/03/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK1970, TK0710 31h 15min	Return 18/03/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK0751, TK1967 29h 00min	Turkish Airlines		£638

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London Heathrow Islamabad	Outbound 01/03/25 1 Stopover (JED) SV0118, SV0728 16h 00min	Return 18/03/25 1 Stopover (JED) SV0729, SV0119 23h 10min	Saudi Arabian Airlines		£580
London Heathrow Islamabad	Outbound 01/03/25 1 Stopover (JED) SV0118, SV0728 16h 00min	Return 18/03/25 1 Stopover (JED) SV0727, SV0119 15h 15min	Saudi Arabian Airlines		£590
Best option London Heathrow Islamabad	Outbound 24/02/25 1 Stopover (JED) SV0120, SV0722 13h 45min	Return 26/02/25 1 Stopover (JED) SV0727, SV0119 15h 15min	Saudi Arabian Airlines	?	£588

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London Islamabad	Outbound 01/03/25 1 Stopover (JED) SV0118, SV0728 16h 00min	Return 18/03/25 1 Stopover (JED) SV0729, SV0119 23h 10min	Saudi Arabian Airlines		£580
London Islamabad	Outbound 01/03/25 1 Stopover (JED) SV0118, SV0728 16h 00min	Return 18/03/25 1 Stopover (JED) SV0727, SV0119 15h 15min	Saudi Arabian Airlines		£590
Best option London Islamabad	Outbound 24/02/25 1 Stopover (JED) SV0120, SV0722 13h 45min	Return 26/02/25 1 Stopover (JED) SV0727, SV0119 15h 15min	Saudi Arabian Airlines	?	£588

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Manchester Islamabad Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight	Outbound 01/03/25 3 Stopovers (CPH, SAW, SHJ) U22235, PC1074, PC0746, 9P0741 24h 25min	Return 18/03/25 3 Stopovers (KHI, AUH, IST) 9P0673, EY0295, EY0541, U22152 31h 40min	easyJet, Pegasus Airlines, Fly Jinnah		£660
Manchester Islamabad	Outbound 01/03/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK1996, TK0750 10h 35min	Return 18/03/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK0751, TK1991 32h 10min	Turkish Airlines	?	£691
Manchester Islamabad	Outbound 01/03/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK1996, TK0750 10h 35min	Return 18/03/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK0711, TK1995 14h 25min	Turkish Airlines		£690

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Price
Edinburgh Islamabad	Outbound 01/03/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK1346, TK0750 11h 05min	Return 18/03/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK0711, TK1343 32h 40min	Turkish Airlines	£667
Edinburgh Islamabad	Outbound 01/03/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK1344, TK0710 12h 50min	Return 18/03/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK0711, TK1343 32h 40min	Turkish Airlines	£674
Edinburgh Islamabad	Outbound 01/03/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK1346, TK0750 11h 05min	Return 18/03/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK0711, TK1343 32h 40min	Turkish Airlines	£670

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Islamabad, peaceful parkside capital

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Before you travel to Islamabad - what you need to know

Local information - handy hints and tips

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	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Glasgow Islamabad	Outbound 01/03/25 2 Stopovers (LHR, DOH) BA1499, BA7002, BA6371 14h 45min	Return 18/03/25 2 Stopovers (DOH, LHR) BA6372, BA7005, BA1474 29h 00min	British Airways	?	£693
Glasgow Islamabad	Outbound 01/03/25 2 Stopovers (LHR, DOH) BA1499, BA7002, BA6371 14h 45min	Return 18/03/25 2 Stopovers (DOH, LHR) BA6185, BA7007, BA1486 18h 25min	British Airways		£724
Glasgow Islamabad	Outbound 01/03/25 1 Stopover (LHR, LGW) BA1495, BA2161 30h 10min	Return 18/03/25 2 Stopovers (DOH, LHR) BA6372, BA7001, BA1460 17h 30min	British Airways	?	£712

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Leeds Islamabad Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight	Outbound 01/03/25 4 Stopovers (WAW, ADB, SAW, SHJ) W61316, PC1540, PC2199, G90284, 9P0743 36h 55min	Return 18/03/25 3 Stopovers (AUH, MAN, BFS) EY0303, EY0077, U20036, U20049 44h 30min	Wizz Air, Pegasus Airlines, Air Arabia, Fly Jinnah		£839
Leeds Islamabad	Outbound 24/02/25 2 Stopovers (DUB, DOH) EI3395, QR0020, QR0632 24h 20min	Return 26/02/25 2 Stopovers (DOH, DUB) QR0615, QR0017, EI3394 39h 35min	Aer Lingus Irish Airlines, Qatar Airways		£1,110
Best option Leeds Islamabad	Outbound 01/03/25 2 Stopovers (AMS, DXB) KL1020, KL0427, PK0234 17h 05min	Return 18/03/25 2 Stopovers (DXB, AMS) PK0233, KL0428, KL1019 36h 50min	KLM, Pakistan International Airlines	?	£994