Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Islamabad's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Islamabad five hours ahead of Lisbon.
Leave enough time to catch your LIS to ISB flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Islamabad International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between LIS and ISB:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
$620 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,136. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from LIS to ISB, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Islamabad International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Islamabad International Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
When it comes to Lisbon Portela Airport's on-time performance, 64.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Lisbon Portela Airport from central Lisbon, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near LIS? If you've booked an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Islamabad International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Consider staying in a hotel near ISB if you have a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. Pick 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 about 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Islamabad International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Islamabad in April.
When booking your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Islamabad International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Islamabad, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 39ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LIS to ISB around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Pakistan
Lahore is just one of the many places in Pakistan waiting to be explored 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.
Around 257 kilometres south of Islamabad, Faisalabad is another essential stop in Pakistan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block.