Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Islamabad is nine hours ahead of New York and is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your JFK to ISB flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JFK and ISB:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Currently, 242 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 681 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from JFK to ISB, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Islamabad International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from JFK to ISB.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Islamabad International Airport.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 74.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it takes about 50 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Islamabad International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to JFK:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a John F. Kennedy International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ISB instead:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
From Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
July is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Islamabad in April.
The warmest month in Islamabad is June, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Islamabad International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JFK to ISB in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Pakistan
Lahore is just one of the many cities in Pakistan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Islamabad. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks, B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo.
Faisalabad is another sought-after destination in Pakistan and is around 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. No journey is complete without experiencing Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block.