Flights to Islamabad
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Islamabad is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Islamabad International Airport (ISB), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad International Airport | ISB | 28 km (17 mi) | 12,001 ft | 1,761 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,001 ft, ISB can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,761 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Islamabad
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad to Lahore | Pakistan | 270 km (168 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Islamabad to Karachi | Pakistan | 1,145 km (712 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Islamabad to Delhi | India | 690 km (429 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Islamabad to Ahmedabad | India | 1,190 km (740 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Islamabad to Surat | India | 1,393 km (866 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Islamabad to Kabul | Afghanistan | 367 km (228 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Islamabad to Faisalabad | Pakistan | 256 km (159 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Islamabad to Jaipur | India | 801 km (498 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Islamabad to Kanpur | India | 1,069 km (665 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Islamabad to Gujranwala | Pakistan | 204 km (127 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Islamabad to Lucknow | India | 1,075 km (668 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Islamabad to Mashhad | Iran | 1,256 km (780 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Islamabad to Multan | Pakistan | 419 km (260 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Islamabad to Indore | India | 1,254 km (779 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Islamabad to Tashkent | Uzbekistan | 904 km (562 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Islamabad to Almaty | Kazakhstan | 1,112 km (691 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Islamabad to Hyderabad | Pakistan | 1,029 km (640 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Islamabad to Vadodara | India | 1,270 km (789 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Islamabad to Bhopal | India | 1,239 km (770 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Islamabad to Patna | India | 1,475 km (917 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Islamabad to Ludhiana | India | 409 km (254 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Islamabad to Quetta | Pakistan | 692 km (430 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Islamabad to Shanghai | China | 4,509 km (2,802 mi) | about 6 h 32 min |
| Islamabad to Chongqing | China | 3,192 km (1,984 mi) | about 4 h 51 min |
| Islamabad to Chengdu | China | 2,928 km (1,819 mi) | about 4 h 30 min |
| Islamabad to Beijing | China | 3,882 km (2,412 mi) | about 5 h 44 min |
| Islamabad to Guangzhou | China | 4,077 km (2,533 mi) | about 5 h 59 min |
| Islamabad to Shenzhen | China | 4,180 km (2,597 mi) | about 6 h 7 min |
| Islamabad to Istanbul | Turkey | 3,937 km (2,446 mi) | about 5 h 48 min |
| Islamabad to Tianjin | China | 3,955 km (2,457 mi) | about 5 h 49 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Islamabad?
Islamabad International Airport (ISB) is the closest large airport at 28 km (17 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is ISB from Islamabad city centre?
28 km (17 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Islamabad on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.