Cheap flights to Islamabad

• British Airways
• Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
• Etihad Airways
• Emirates
• Oman Air
• Turkish Airlines
• Thai Airways
• Saudi Arabian Airlines
• Qatar Airways
• Etihad Airways

• Indirect flights from London Heathrow Airport to Islamabad International Airport are 13 to 18 hours long depending on the airline you have opted for your travels. The flight can have a stopover at Doha, Istanbul or Dubai.
• Flights beginning their journey from Manchester and heading to Islamabad usually take 13 to 16 hours. The air trip may stopover either at Doha, Dubai or Istanbul.
• The Birmingham to Islamabad flight has a duration of 14 to 17 hours. Your flight would be arriving at its destination via Istanbul, Doha or Dubai as well.
• The journey from London Gatwick to Islamabad can have a flight duration that ranges from 15 to 17 hours. The flight stops over at Doha or Istanbul.

Direct flights are operated by British Airways and PIA between the UK and Islamabad. British Airways announced that it would be restarting its direct flight services from the 2nd of June, 2019 after a 10-year break. The direct flight completes its journey in 8 hours.

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The cheapest time to visit the city is in October and November. The highest inflow of tourists and travellers to the country is in June and July. Pakistanis working in the different parts of the globe tend to come back home for the summer break. The tickets in the summer are, therefore, quite expensive but coming to the city in October can allow you to save a few hundred pounds when the prices of the airfare and accommodations are down.

The newly built Islamabad International Airport (ISB) fulfils all the travelling needs of the residents of the city. The airport is also known as Gandhara International Airport. Islamabad International Airport is 31 kilometres away from the city centre – a distance that is easily covered in forty minutes. Currently, the airport can process fifteen million passengers every year, and when the final phase of the construction is complete, the airport will be able to handle 25 million travellers a year.

British citizens are asked to obtain a visa from either the embassy or the High Commission of Pakistan in the UK. Please make sure that your British passport is valid for another six months before you enter the country. People possessing the NICOP or the National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis can enter Pakistan without any visa and remain in the state for an unlimited amount of time.

The best time to visit the capital city of Pakistan is the months between October and July. The summers can be a bit warm, but the greenery of the city can keep the mercury down. Moreover, the Margalla Hills in the north is a great escape, when days get hot in June. The temperature bounces between the 15°C to 36°C during this period.

Islamabad is the most beautiful urban city in Pakistan, with planned roads and highways. Sitting on the foothills of the Margalla Mountains, the city shines like an emerald, especially after a cleansing rain. The green capital of Pakistan has many monuments and landmarks that tell the story of the country and its people.

• The Margalla Hills are a geographic feature of the city, but like the White Cliffs of Dover, they have become a symbol and a landmark of Islamabad. Most enjoyable are the hikes up the mountains, on the many trails that have been expertly paved. The trees, exotic birds, monkeys and other animals share the hilly paradise with its human inhabitants. The lush green juggle on the hills invites the birds to make it their home. Bird watching, therefore, is also popular recreation at Margalla Hills. At the apex of the mountains, one can look down at the city of Islamabad below with the Faisal Mosque and the Rawal Dam visible on bright days.
• The Faisal Mosque is the biggest mosque in Pakistan and once was the largest mosque in the entire world. The unconventional style of the mosque makes the structure unique. The construction of the grand mosque was funded by King Faisal’s $120 million grant in 1966. The mosque has been designed to hold 100,000 worshippers, making it the fourth largest mosque in terms of capacity. Faisal Mosque was built to represent a Bedouin tent, with a pyramidal space inside. The chandelier hanging inside the main hall is one of the largest in the Muslim World. Tourists are allowed inside the structure, to marvel at the architectural design and beauty of this landmark.
• The Pakistan Monument is located on the western edge of the Shakarparian. The area is higher in altitude so the monument can be seen from every direction. Pakistan Monument symbolises the unity of the country. At the centre of the memorial is a flower made out of four giant granite petals that represent the four provinces of Pakistan. Ingrained in the granite slabs are the drawings of historic places and prominent personalities of the country. Facing the monument is a museum that contains the wax sculptures of the Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Iqbal, the national poet of Pakistan. Visit the memorial for a crash course in the history of the country.

Pakistan is a Muslim country, so the inhabitants of Islamabad predominantly celebrate Islamic festivals and traditions. The exact dates of these religious events cannot be described in the Gregorian calendar because the Muslims follow the lunar year that does not have a one to one correlation with the Christian calendars. The Islamic year begins with the mourning of Muharram, when Shi’a Muslims in particular, grieve the loss of the grandchildren of Prophet Muhammad. The Eid ul Fitr is celebrated after the month of Ramadan, and the feast of Eid ul Adha begins after the end of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. Besides these religious events, there are sports activities and concerts conducted throughout the year. In the spring the people of Islamabad celebrate the Kite flying festival called Basant.

The city of Islamabad has its own Metro Bus system. Currently, it has only one line, but an expansion project is under consideration. The Metro Bus can take the passenger from the Parliament House to the Saddar market in Rawalpindi, which is Islamabad’s twin city. It costs Rs20 (≈20 p) to get one ticket of the Metro. Additionally, cabs and taxis are zooming through the city. Uber and Careem have also extended their services in the town and often quote low prices to increase their customer loyalty. These vehicles are also quite safe, and the drivers usually have their background information check thoroughly before they are allowed to drive.

There are many five-star hotels in Islamabad. All are capable of serving customers who demand world-class services. Even though alcohol is banned in the country, high-end hotels are allowed to keep a stash, especially for foreigners.

• Islamabad Marriott Hotel
• Islamabad Serena Hotel
• Islamabad Hotel
• Envoy Continental Hotel
• Ramada Islamabad