Travelling from Melbourne to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Islamabad is UTC+5, which is six hours behind Melbourne. Islamabad International Airport is located in Islamabad.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to ISB. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to ISB. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Islamabad International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to ISB flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving within the expected time frame.
About Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Islamabad International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ISB instead:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Islamabad. How long it'll take to get there by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
At the moment, 295 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Islamabad International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 704 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to ISB. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Islamabad International Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Hunt for savings on a flight from Melbourne to Islamabad International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Islamabad International Airport (ISB). Visit Islamabad in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Islamabad is June, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your Melbourne to ISB plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Islamabad International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Islamabad
Start your Islamabad trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Islamabad International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Faisal Mosque, North-Pakistan Adventure | Climbing Trekking tours and Faisal mosque Islamabad are must-visits when exploring Islamabad.
Explore more of Pakistan
Lahore is just one of the many cities in Pakistan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Islamabad. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Jamia Masjid F1, Mavi Mosque(blue mosque) and Jamia Masjid Mubarak.
Around 241 kilometres south of Islamabad, Faisalabad is another essential stop in Pakistan. Start your sightseeing at Faisal Masjid, Madni Masjid and Jamia masjid Bara Minar wali.
