Flying from Quetta Airport (UET) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Quetta Airport to Islamabad International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Islamabad's timezone is UTC+5, which is the same as Quetta.
Each week, there are 13 Quetta Airport to Islamabad International Airport flights. To get going early, opt for the 07:00 Pakistan International Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 23:55 with Pakistan International Airlines.
Leave enough time to make your UET to ISB flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
With direct flights from Quetta Airport to Islamabad International Airport available through various airlines, flying to Islamabad (and then other parts of Pakistan) is a snap. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Fly Jinnah.
Among carriers operating UET to ISB flights, Pakistan International Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
How to find the cheapest flights from Quetta Airport (UET) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Quetta Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight is Rs13,089. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs30,660. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from UET to ISB by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Quetta Airport to Islamabad International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from UET to ISB.
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Handy information about Quetta Airport (UET)
70.83% of flights departing from Quetta Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Quetta to Quetta Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Have an early flight from Quetta Airport to Islamabad International Airport? Stay at a hotel near UET, such as Vista Guest House. METRO Guest House will also have you moments from your departure gate.
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Reserve a hotel near ISB if you're on a late Quetta Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport to the centre of Islamabad has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Quetta Airport to Islamabad International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Islamabad. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Islamabad is June, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 39ºC. Book your flights from Quetta Airport to Islamabad International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from UET to ISB sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Pakistan
Lahore is just one of the many cities in Pakistan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Islamabad. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include 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 dropping by Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block.
