Flying from Skardu Airport (KDU) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Skardu Airport to Islamabad International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
Skardu and Islamabad are both in the UTC+5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can choose from 14 weekly Skardu Airport to Islamabad International Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with Pakistan International Airlines is the earliest available. Pakistan International Airlines operates the last service of the day at 14:30.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your KDU to ISB flight.
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 domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Islamabad (and then exploring more of Pakistan!) is easy with Airblue. This popular airline offers direct flights from Skardu Airport to Islamabad International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Airblue.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for KDU to ISB flights is Pakistan International Airlines.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Skardu Airport to Islamabad International Airport. Many travellers pass through Jinnah International Airport when flying between KDU and ISB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Skardu Airport (KDU) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
54 € is currently the best price for a one-way Skardu Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. Return flights start at 107 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from KDU to ISB, book your journey five months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Skardu Airport to Islamabad International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Skardu Airport to Islamabad International Airport.
Handy information about Skardu Airport (KDU)
To get to Skardu Airport from central Skardu, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to KDU? If you're catching an early flight from Skardu Airport to Islamabad International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
If you have a late Skardu Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ISB:
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.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The quietest month for a flight from Skardu Airport to Islamabad International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Islamabad based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Islamabad is June, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from Skardu Airport to Islamabad International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KDU 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 after you've experienced Islamabad. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks, B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo.
If you want to check out another great destination in Pakistan, head for Faisalabad, about 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block are the start of reasons to visit.
