Flying from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Islamabad's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Islamabad 30 minutes behind New Delhi.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DEL to ISB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DEL and ISB:
Dubai Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight is 103 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 551 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from DEL to ISB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Islamabad International Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from DEL to ISB is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Islamabad International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Of all flights leaving Indira Gandhi International Airport, 67.17% touch down on time at their destination.
Central New Delhi to Indira Gandhi International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near DEL? If you're catching an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Islamabad International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Reserve a hotel near ISB if you're catching a late Indira Gandhi International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from the centre of Islamabad. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Islamabad in April.
When reserving your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Islamabad International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Islamabad, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DEL to ISB sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
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. Around 274 kilometres south-east of Islamabad, a visit to Lahore will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks, B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo.
Faisalabad is another favourite destination in Pakistan and is around 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. No journey is complete without seeing Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block.
