Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 25 minutes.
Islamabad is five hours ahead of London and observes the UTC+5 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to ISB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
British Airways is your gateway to discovering Islamabad (and perhaps some other great corners of Pakistan!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LHR and ISB:
Kuwait International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Right now, R 5,438 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 10,771. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book three months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to ISB.
February is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ISB instead:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport to central Islamabad has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Islamabad in April.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad International Airport for June if you'd like to visit Islamabad during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to ISB in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Pakistan
You've seen Islamabad, now it's time to explore more of Pakistan. Travel about 274 kilometres south-east to Lahore to tick off its top attractions. From Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks to B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Faisalabad is another essential stop in Pakistan and is around 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. No trip is complete without seeing Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block.