Islamabad travel guide

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You're Going to Love Islamabad

With a population of 601,600, Islamabad is the largest city in Islamabad, Pakistan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Islamabad has to offer.

When to visit Islamabad

Islamabad in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11386
1 night at 3-star hotel
Islamabad in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11386
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Islamabad in June, when the average temperature is 31 °C, and the highest can go up to 36 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 250 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Islamabad, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Islamabad

Plane

When flying to Islamabad, you’ll arrive at Islamabad Intl (ISB), which is located 20 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Islamabad from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 19h 05m.

Plane

When flying to Islamabad, you’ll arrive at Islamabad Intl (ISB), which is located 20 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Islamabad from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 19h 05m.

Airports near Islamabad

Airlines serving Islamabad

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,284 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (213 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (29 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (134 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,774 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (413 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (263 reviews)
Air Arabia
Excellent (32 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (264 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (63 reviews)
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Where to stay in Islamabad

From 5-star hotels such as the Islamabad Marriott Hotel to great affordable options like the Hotel One Jinnah, Islamabad offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 3,653 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 5,186 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Islamabad

Most booked hotels in Islamabad

Islamabad Serena Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 21,267+
Islamabad Marriott Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 20,183+
Ramada by Wyndham Islamabad
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 15,263+

Hiring a car in Islamabad

Expect to pay ₹ 87 per litre in Islamabad (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,041 and ₹ 1,388. The most frequently booked car type in Islamabad is Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 87 per litre in Islamabad (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,041 and ₹ 1,388. The most frequently booked car type in Islamabad is Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.