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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Islamabad (IST-ISB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Islamabad that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Islamabad

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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For a smooth departure, arrive early at IST due to potential security line delays, especially during peak hours.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
ISB

Upon arrival at ISB, consider using ride-sharing services like Uber or Careem for convenient city access.

Read more about ISBby Sharad Ranabhat
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Sharad Ranabhat

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Sharad Ranabhat

Sharad Ranabhat

Sharad, a Nepal-based aviation journalist, is passionate about uncovering the latest in airline news and airport reviews. When he's not diving into the world of aviation, you’ll find him exploring new destinations and sharing stories that connect and inspire.

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Jenna Scatena

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Islamabad flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Islamabad to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to Islamabad?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Islamabad on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Istanbul to Islamabad. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad is September, where tickets cost $471 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,264 and $742 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $542 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 49% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 24% lower on average.

When to book flights from Istanbul to Islamabad

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Islamabad based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul to Islamabad flights

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul and Islamabad?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Islamabad?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Islamabad flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Islamabad?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul and Islamabad.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Islamabad?

    There are nonstop flights from Istanbul to Islamabad on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Islamabad?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to Islamabad.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Islamabad?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Islamabad from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to Islamabad?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Islamabad with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul and ISB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Islamabad?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Islamabad from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $379 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Islamabad?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Islamabad Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Islamabad Intl

Monday

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Islamabad Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Istanbul to Islamabad

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Islamabad. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Islamabad? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
SAUDIAOverall score based on 627 reviews
7.6Boarding
7.5Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.1Food
7.9Crew
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I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

10.0 ExcellentNadine, May 2025NUM - RUH
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I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Damage lagguage, They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Same situation saudi lost my pram and car seat and damaged lagguage

My gag was left at liayad airport when I landed at jeddah airport 9 am I waited for my bags at jeddah airport till 2.45 pm almost 6 hrs bad very bad

Apart from chaotic boarding - which I totally understand was outside the control of gate staff. It was comfortable mid haul flight. Well done to cabin crew for their patience and hospitality with largely elderly passengers returning from pilgrimage.

The intettainme is old stuff and difficult to get by WiFi and the chair is not comfortable at all although the staff were excellent but beyond their limited

Overall a great experience, no movies were available. Bags were delivered a bit late. Seat controls were not working well. I couldn't make my bed fully flat.

It is almost 7 hours journey ,you should have provided with TV entertainment and mobile charging

I think the staff was short. Being Vegan, I ordered a custom meal. The meal was not provided both two ways. I assume they forgot. They were short on staff. It was taking for ever to provide service. people were getting restless.

Took forever to board. They made announcements without the loudspeaker and since the waiting room was full of screaming kids, no one could hear what they were saying. The business class sleeper seats were designed for tall skinny people. When partially reclined there was nowhere to rest my feet because they did not reach the footrest. and when fully reclined there wasn't room at my sides for my arms. Definitely one of the worst sleeper seats I have ever had.

I hate to have pay for my first luggage 165$ when I did my search on Kayak with 2 luggages .I don't plan to use kayak in the future and go with Turkish airlines directly

It was great except my luggage was C severely damaged over i picked it up off the carousel in London. . A suit case that had been used once does no longer have the use of the extendable arm as it’s broken

About an hour delay but we made it to Chicago. I feel that the smaller connecting flights are the ones that cause the delays on the bigger planes that fly international.

Amazing trip! No delays, no broken or lost luggage, and amazing food.

The food we received during the flight was excellent. The service was very friendly. Definitely the best value for the money when flying across the Atlantic.

I use a wheelchair for mobility. Both in my flight from Houston and back to Houston from Istanbul, the Turkish airline staff asked that I claim my wheelchair at the luggage area. On arrival to Istanbul, parts of the wheelchair were in disarray at that time I raised no objection however upon claiming my wheelchair in Houston parts where outright missing. In both occasions, upon arriving in Houston and arriving in Istanbul, I asked multiple times why am made to pick up my wheelchair in the baggage claim rather than at the jet bridge. Getting the wheelchair at the jet bridge minimizes the probability of loosing parts because they can be hopefully reclaimed on the spot. I was told in Houston that a manager turned down my request to claim the wheelchair at the jet bridge in Houston. This is extremely frustrating because a wheelchair is not a set of clean underwear or a toothbrush- this is the way I move. A Turkish Arline staff took my complaint at the luggage claim area in Houston but as of the writing of this review the only contact I have received from the airline is because I initiated a claim rather than her as she told me she would.

The security at the airport was excellent. The one criticism is the boarding process just before entering the plane. There were only 2 boarding lines and there were no barriers thus leading to a mass rush to enter the plane. I suggest that they board by rows, eight or ten rows at a time to prevent the mass rush to enter the plane. Otherwise, I would highly recommend Turkish Airlines

I liked everything: the work of the flight attendants, the work of the crew, the frequency on the plane and in the toilet.

This flight was in the air when the national power outage happened on 28 April 2025 in Spain and Portugal. As a result Lisbon airport was closed and the flight was diverted to Porto. There were no phones, internet or ATMs working and the Turkish Airlines ground crew in Porto were trying to find alternative transport to Lisbon (by bus). This did not materialise until late in the evening. The Turkish Airlines ground crew suggested that passengers may find their own way of getting to Lisbon. That in itself is a failure of Turkish Airlines, but understandable as there were no means of communication. The Turkish Airlines ground crew also said that any expenses insured for travel to Lisbon will be refunded by the Airline through their website. Unfortunately, I could find no way to travel back to Lisbon other than to hitch hike with an Uber driver. Because no systems were available and no credit card payment possible I paid the driver 140 Euros in cash with no receipt as systems were down. I arrived at my Lisbon hotel at 23:30 (flight was scheduled to land at 12:30). Upon contacting Turkish Airlines for compensation they are not willing to do anything as I do not have an invoice for my expenses. They do not even consider the 10 hours of delay and inactivity on their part as a reason to provide any sort of curtesy towards me. I find their behaviour appalling.

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