Day trip from Abbottabad to Islamabad
Islamabad lies 50 km (31 mi) south of Abbottabad, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 50 km (31 mi) apart, Islamabad is a realistic day trip from Abbottabad: about 49 min each way by road.
| Abbottabad | Islamabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| Population | 275,890 | 601,600 |
| Elevation | 1,241 m (4,072 ft) | 579 m (1,900 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Islamabad
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Staying in Islamabad
Our booking partner lists 1,267+ places to stay in Islamabad (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 490 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (252), and 28 are five-star. Across 108 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 26,961 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Islamabad from Abbottabad?
50 km (31 mi) in a straight line, south of Abbottabad; by road roughly 61 km (38 mi).
How long does it take to get from Abbottabad to Islamabad by road?
About 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abbottabad and Islamabad?
No, both are on Asia/Karachi at the moment.
Where can I stay in Islamabad?
Our booking partner lists 1,267+ places to stay in Islamabad, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.