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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad:

• Earliest: departs at 16:40 and lands at 00:25
• Latest: departs at 20:00 and lands at 03:45.

The flight takes about 7h 45m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad takes 7h 45m, covering 3,758 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad range from £556 to £792, with an average of £643 over the past 12 months. Anything below £556 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the £643 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £553 return via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), compared with £778 for direct.

Pakistan International Airlines is the only airline operating London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad flights. 61% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £9–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-200/200ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Pakistan International Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £464 to £3,404. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £297, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Islamabad Intl (ISB).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad route, 39% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 55m.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £610 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £706, a difference of £96.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Pakistan International Airlines operates flights between London Heathrow Airport and Islamabad.

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 04m, compared to 12h 58m via Tashkent Vostochny (TAS) and 12h 59m via Kuwait City (KWI).

Islamabad is 4 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (Pakistan Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Pakistan International Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

No, there is no dedicated car hire centre at Islamabad Airport. However, there are car hire agencies such as SIXT and Avis, which operate from off-site locations. These offer meet-and-greet services at the International Arrivals hall for passengers who have made advance reservations.

If you can’t find an ATM at the International Arrivals hall or on the main concourse at Islamabad Airport, there is a Banking Square near the main parking garage. Several banks, including the National Bank of Pakistan, MCB Bank, and Allied Bank Limited, maintain offices there for your convenience. You can make currency exchange transactions and conduct other financial arrangements.

If you or another passenger sustains an injury or needs emergency assistance while at Islamabad Airport, there is an on-site medical facility with trained staff where you can receive treatment. The MI Room is on Level 1 of the Passenger Terminal Building, and is open 24h a day, 7 days a week, for passengers’ convenience.

Islamabad Airport is the main air hub serving the Islamabad–Rawalpindi metropolitan area of northern Punjab province, and the Islamabad Capital Territory in Pakistan. Its proximity to the border of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province also puts you within striking distance of Peshawar (113 miles).

There are several cheap flights available operated by several low-cost airlines like LOT and Wizz Air that have self-transfer stopovers in places like Warsaw, Bucharest, and Istanbul. Because flights are booked through multiple airlines and require collecting and rechecking in luggage, if you miss a connecting flight, you're responsible for any recovery costs and accommodation.

Pakistan International Airlines operates one of the most popular flights with a short stopover at Istanbul Airport (IST) en route. Qatar Airways offers flights with a single stopover at Doha International Airport (DOH). Emirates offers a couple of single-stopover flights that travel through Dubai International Airport (DXB) along the way.

The average amount of Co2 emitted per person on these flights is close to 2000 kg. KLM and Pakistan International work together to offer flights with stopovers in Amsterdam and Istanbul en route that reduce your Co2 emissions by close to 50%. KLM also partner with Turkish Airlines along the same route, with a 40% reduction.

Despite being the cheapest airline to travel with, Pakistan International Airlines offers all the amenities other major airlines offer. Your baggage policy for these flights will be one carry-on piece of luggage and one checked-in bag weighing 40 kg.