Flights to Rawalpindi
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Rawalpindi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Islamabad International Airport (ISB), 21 km (13 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 | 21 km (13 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 Rawalpindi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawalpindi to Lahore | Pakistan | 258 km (160 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Rawalpindi to Karachi | Pakistan | 1,134 km (705 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Rawalpindi to Delhi | India | 679 km (422 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Rawalpindi to Ahmedabad | India | 1,176 km (731 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Rawalpindi to Surat | India | 1,379 km (857 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Rawalpindi to Kabul | Afghanistan | 372 km (231 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Rawalpindi to Faisalabad | Pakistan | 243 km (151 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Rawalpindi to Jaipur | India | 788 km (489 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Rawalpindi to Kanpur | India | 1,059 km (658 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Rawalpindi to Gujranwala | Pakistan | 192 km (120 mi) | about 1 h |
| Rawalpindi to Lucknow | India | 1,066 km (662 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Rawalpindi to Mashhad | Iran | 1,260 km (783 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Rawalpindi to Multan | Pakistan | 406 km (252 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Rawalpindi to Indore | India | 1,240 km (771 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Rawalpindi to Tashkent | Uzbekistan | 917 km (570 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Rawalpindi to Almaty | Kazakhstan | 1,125 km (699 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Rawalpindi to Hyderabad | Pakistan | 1,017 km (632 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Rawalpindi to Vadodara | India | 1,256 km (781 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Rawalpindi to Bhopal | India | 1,226 km (762 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Rawalpindi to Patna | India | 1,467 km (912 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Rawalpindi to Ludhiana | India | 398 km (248 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Rawalpindi to Quetta | Pakistan | 685 km (426 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Rawalpindi to Shanghai | China | 4,511 km (2,803 mi) | about 6 h 32 min |
| Rawalpindi to Chongqing | China | 3,192 km (1,983 mi) | about 4 h 51 min |
| Rawalpindi to Chengdu | China | 2,928 km (1,819 mi) | about 4 h 30 min |
| Rawalpindi to Beijing | China | 3,887 km (2,415 mi) | about 5 h 44 min |
| Rawalpindi to Guangzhou | China | 4,075 km (2,532 mi) | about 5 h 58 min |
| Rawalpindi to Shenzhen | China | 4,178 km (2,596 mi) | about 6 h 6 min |
| Rawalpindi to Istanbul | Turkey | 3,943 km (2,450 mi) | about 5 h 48 min |
| Rawalpindi to Tianjin | China | 3,960 km (2,460 mi) | about 5 h 50 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 Rawalpindi?
Islamabad International Airport (ISB) is the closest large airport at 21 km (13 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is ISB from Rawalpindi city centre?
21 km (13 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Rawalpindi 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.