Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Islamabad Airport (ISB): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Islamabad Airport is 7 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Islamabad is UTC+5, which is five hours ahead of Manchester.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MAN to ISB flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Flying into Islamabad (and then seeing more of Pakistan!) is a snap with PIA. This popular airline has direct flights from Manchester Airport to Islamabad Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with PIA on this route.
Among carriers operating MAN to ISB flights, PIA has the best track record for timely arrivals.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Islamabad Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAN and ISB:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Islamabad Airport (ISB)
At the moment, 221 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Islamabad Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 439 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAN to ISB, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Manchester Airport to Islamabad Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MAN to ISB by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Manchester Airport to Islamabad Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
65% of flights taking off from Manchester Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Manchester Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near MAN? If you're catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Islamabad Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Islamabad Airport (ISB)
Consider staying in a hotel near ISB if you have a late Manchester Airport to Islamabad Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Islamabad Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad Airport to central Islamabad has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Islamabad Airport (ISB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Islamabad Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Islamabad in March.
Before locking in your flight from Manchester Airport to Islamabad Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Islamabad, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MAN to ISB in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Pakistan
You've seen Islamabad, now it's time to discover other corners of Pakistan. Travel about 274 kilometres south-east to Lahore to check off its leading attractions. From Mavi Mosque(blue mosque) to Indo-Islamic Design Monument and Jamia Masjid Shah Jamaat, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres south of Islamabad, Faisalabad is another favourite stop in Pakistan. Experience major highlights starting with Faisal Masjid, Cricket Ground and Jinnah Park.
