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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,033. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Islamabad.$602 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Islamabad on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $602, select.

Islamabad.$629 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Sat, 26 Sep.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Islamabad on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $629, select.

Islamabad.$642 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Islamabad on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $642, select.

Islamabad.$645 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Islamabad on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $645, select.

Islamabad.$646 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Islamabad on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $646, select.

Islamabad.$768 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Islamabad on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $768, select.

Islamabad.$782 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Dec, returning Sat, 13 Mar.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Islamabad on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $782, select.

Islamabad.$799 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Islamabad on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $799, select.

Islamabad.$803 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Mar.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Islamabad on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $803, select.

Islamabad.$818 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Islamabad on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $818, select.

Islamabad.$819 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Sat, 20 Feb.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Islamabad on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $819, select.

Islamabad.$819 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Feb, returning Sun, 21 Feb.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Islamabad on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $819, select.

Islamabad.$821 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Islamabad on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $821, select.

Islamabad.$839 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Mar, returning Thu, 22 Apr.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Islamabad on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $839, select.

Islamabad.$840 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 May, returning Wed, 19 May.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Islamabad on Wed, 19 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $840, select.

Islamabad.$840 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Islamabad on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $840, select.

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Istanbul to Islamabad: Alternative routes

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Istanbul to Islamabad: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$602
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	5 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	21

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Islamabad: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Istanbul to Islamabad?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Islamabad is $602. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Islamabad?

5 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Islamabad.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Islamabad?

Turkish Airlines and PIA fly direct from Istanbul to Islamabad.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Islamabad?

As of July 2026, there are 21 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Islamabad.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Islamabad?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Islamabad is usually August.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad Airport on Monday, 17 August 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Islamabad?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Islamabad but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Islamabad?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Islamabad is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad with?

Currently, Gulf Air and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Islamabad.

Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Islamabad Airport (ISB): what you need to know

Hop on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Islamabad is UTC+5, which is two hours ahead of Istanbul.
Flights from IST to ISB start from 01:10 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:00 with Turkish Airlines. In total, there are 14 weekly Istanbul Airport to Islamabad Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your IST to ISB flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Islamabad (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Pakistan!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad Airport offered by this carrier.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between IST and ISB:
- Riyadh Airport
- Hamad International Airport
- Zayed International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Islamabad Airport (ISB)

$287 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Islamabad Airport flight. Return flights start from $602. These prices can change based on availability.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from IST to ISB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from IST to ISB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

To get to Istanbul Airport from central Istanbul, it takes about 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near IST? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Islamabad Airport (ISB)

The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Istanbul Airport to Islamabad Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ISB instead:

Getting from Islamabad Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad

Islamabad Airport to the centre of Islamabad has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Islamabad Airport (ISB)

It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Islamabad. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Islamabad is June, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 42ºC. Book your flights from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from IST to ISB in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 19ºC on average.

Explore more of Pakistan

You've done Islamabad, now it's time to discover more of Pakistan. Travel around 274 kilometres south-east to Lahore to tick off its leading sights. From Mavi Mosque(blue mosque) to Indo-Islamic Design Monument and Jamia Masjid Shah Jamaat, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Faisalabad is another essential stop in Pakistan and is around 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. No trip is complete without a visit to Faisal Masjid, Cricket Ground and Jinnah Park.