Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islamabad Airport (ISB): what you need to know
The timezone in Islamabad is UTC+5, which is five hours ahead of Birmingham.
Leave enough time to catch your BHX to ISB flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham Airport to Islamabad Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between BHX and ISB include:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islamabad Airport (ISB)
$455 is currently the best price for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Islamabad Airport flight. A return flight starts at $988. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from BHX to ISB, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport to Islamabad Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Birmingham Airport to Islamabad Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
72% of flights departing from Birmingham Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Birmingham Airport from central Birmingham, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Islamabad Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BHX:
Arriving at Islamabad Airport (ISB)
If you're getting in on a late Birmingham Airport to Islamabad Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near ISB:
Getting from Islamabad Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
From Islamabad Airport, Islamabad is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Islamabad Airport (ISB)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham Airport to Islamabad Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Islamabad based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Islamabad Airport, consider the type of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Islamabad, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BHX to ISB sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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, its top attractions include Mavi Mosque(blue mosque), Indo-Islamic Design Monument and Jamia Masjid Shah Jamaat.
Around 257 kilometres south of Islamabad, Faisalabad is another favourite stop in Pakistan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Faisal Masjid, Cricket Ground and Jinnah Park.