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Yes, but only one: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is currently the only carrier to offer a non-stop service from Manchester to Islamabad. To broaden your flight options, you can search the many airlines that fly the route with just one stopover; these include Qatar Airways, British Airways, Emirates and Etihad, giving you the choice of stopovers in cities from London to Doha and Dubai.

Flights from Manchester to Islamabad can seem long, so make sure you’re suitably fuelled and hydrated before you board the plane. While there are no round-the-clock food options at Manchester Airport, most are open from the first flight of the day until the last, so you should always be able to get a bite to eat. In addition, Grain Loft in Terminal 1 and the WHSmith convenience store in Terminal 3 are only closed for a couple of hours between 04:00 and 06:00.

While there are several buses and minibuses that link Islamabad Airport to the city centre, departures are infrequent and routes potentially confusing for those not already familiar with the city. The quickest and most comfortable way to reach your destination is to take a taxi, which you will find at the stand outside the terminal building. Fares are unmetered, so need to be negotiated with the driver before getting in – expect to pay more for an air-conditioned radio cab than for a non-air-conditioned, local yellow taxi.

Many travellers on flights from Manchester to Islamabad will need to get some local currency on arrival, and there are numerous options available. Currency exchange counters are located in both Domestic and International Arrivals, offering a 24h service. You will also find a National Bank of Pakistan counter in International Arrivals, operating from 09:00 to 17:00, as well as several ATMs around the terminal building.

There aren’t any hotels located at the airport in Pakistan’s capital, but there are multiple hotels near it. They include budget B&Bs and hotels, as well as international brand hotels, so there is something to choose from for every type of traveller.

Depending on which airline you choose to fly with, you'll find cheap flights from Manchester to Islamabad that include stops. Flying with Turkish Airlines means a one-stop flight that changes planes at Istanbul International Airport (IST). Saudia flights that include one stop change planes at Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED). Both these layovers are usually long. Book time in an airport lounge to wait in comfort. Both layover airports have public lounge options.

Only Pakistan International Airlines operates flights between Manchester and Islamabad.

Flights from Manchester to Islamabad usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Islamabad Intl (ISB).

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Manchester to Islamabad:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $484 round-trip via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), compared to $1,085 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$100 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.

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

• Istanbul (IST) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 15% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Manchester to Islamabad route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $848 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $951, a difference of $103. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Manchester to Islamabad route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 16 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Manchester to Islamabad flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 pm and lands at 2:17 am
• Latest: departs at 7:30 pm and lands at 3:17 am.

The flight takes about 7h 47m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% above the route average of $886. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Manchester to Islamabad takes 7h 47m, covering 3,808 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.

Pakistan International Airlines is the only airline operating Manchester to Islamabad flights. 70% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 14m, compared with 11h 48m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 12h 20m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

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

Round-trip flights from Manchester to Islamabad range from $755 to $1,094, with an average of $886 over the past 12 months. Anything below $755 counts as a good deal.