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

• Earliest: departs at 1:20 am and lands at 6:40 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 2:50 am.

The flight takes about 5h 20m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad.

A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad takes 5h 20m, covering 2,449 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.

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad range from $487 to $741, with an average of $611 over the past 12 months. Anything below $487 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the $611 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $439 round-trip via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH), compared to $736 for nonstop.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to Islamabad flights. 78% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $62–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and Pakistan International Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-200/200ER variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Islamabad flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $461 to $2,283. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $310.

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Islamabad Intl (ISB).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Istanbul Airport to Islamabad route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 47m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Islamabad. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $588 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $675, a difference of $87.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Istanbul Airport and Islamabad.

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 39m, compared with 10h 40m via Sharjah (SHJ) and 10h 52m via Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD).

Islamabad is 2 hours ahead of Istanbul Airport (Pakistan Time vs Turkey 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:

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

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