Flying from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Islamabad's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Islamabad five hours ahead of Belfast.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your BFS to ISB flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Belfast International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. London Gatwick Airport is a top stopover on the BFS to ISB route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Rs75,442 is the best price for a one-way Belfast International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs184,374. These prices may change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from BFS to ISB, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Belfast International Airport to Islamabad International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BFS to ISB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Belfast International Airport to Islamabad International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
67.55% of flights leaving from Belfast International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Belfast International Airport from central Belfast, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 2 hours.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near BFS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Islamabad International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Consider booking a hotel close to ISB if you're taking a late Belfast International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport to central Islamabad has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Belfast International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Islamabad in April.
Lock in your flight from Belfast International Airport to Islamabad International Airport for June if you want to visit Islamabad during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 39ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BFS to ISB in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Pakistan
Islamabad has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Pakistan just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres south-east of Islamabad, a trip to Lahore will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks, B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo.
Around 257 kilometres south of Islamabad, Faisalabad is another favourite stop in Pakistan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block.
