Travelling from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Islamabad International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 15 minutes.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul two hours behind Islamabad.
Flights from ISB to IST start from 05:30 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 06:50 with Pakistan International Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 13 weekly Islamabad International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your ISB to IST flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Pakistan International Airlines is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Islamabad International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Pakistan International Airlines on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Islamabad International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between ISB and IST:
Dubai Airport
Kuwait International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Right now, ج.م. 11,317 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Islamabad International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 20,768. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book ten months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ISB to IST.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Islamabad International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ISB to IST is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Islamabad International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Handy information about Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
When it comes to Islamabad International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.38% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Islamabad to Islamabad International Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Islamabad International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ISB:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Islamabad International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car to explore Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Islamabad International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Istanbul. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Islamabad International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ISB to IST sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to explore other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its leading attractions. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Izmir is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without visiting Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.
