Travelling from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Islamabad's timezone is UTC+5, making Islamabad four hours ahead of Catania.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your CTA to ISB flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Islamabad International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CTA and ISB include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight is 225 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 509 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CTA to ISB if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Islamabad International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CTA to ISB by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Catania-Fontanarossa 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 Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Of the departures from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, 68.69% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Catania to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Islamabad International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CTA:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Catania-Fontanarossa 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 is roughly 31 kilometres from central Islamabad. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Islamabad International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Islamabad. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Islamabad is June, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Islamabad International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from CTA to ISB in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Pakistan
Islamabad is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Pakistan you should also see. About 274 kilometres south-east of Islamabad, a visit to Lahore will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks, B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Pakistan, consider Faisalabad, roughly 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block are highlights.