Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islamabad Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad Airport.
Islamabad's timezone is UTC+5, making Islamabad five hours ahead of London.
Your LHR to ISB flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
PIA is your gateway to exploring Islamabad (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Pakistan!). Check out the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad Airport offered by this carrier.
PIA is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LHR and ISB:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Kuwait Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islamabad Airport (ISB)
282 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad Airport flight. A return flight starts at 560 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from LHR 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 plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LHR to ISB is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
78% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Heathrow Airport is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Islamabad Airport (ISB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ISB instead:
Getting from Islamabad Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Islamabad. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Islamabad Airport (ISB)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Islamabad in March.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad Airport for June if you'd like to visit Islamabad during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to ISB sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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 leading attractions. From Mavi Mosque(blue mosque) to Indo-Islamic Design Monument and Jamia Masjid Shah Jamaat, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 257 kilometres south of Islamabad, Faisalabad is another essential stop in Pakistan. No visit is complete without checking out Faisal Masjid, Cricket Ground and Jinnah Park.