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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Islamabad deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Islamabad

Islamabad in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11521
1 night at 3-star hotel
Islamabad in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11521
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 32 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Islamabad from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 22h 50m.

Plane

When flying to Islamabad, you’ll arrive at Islamabad Intl (ISB), which is located 32 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Islamabad from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 22h 50m.

Airports near Islamabad

SDTSaidu Sharif
PEWPeshawar
ISBIslamabad Intl

Airlines serving Islamabad

British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (611 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (201 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (301 reviews)
flydubai
Good (135 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (47 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, Islamabad offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 3,593 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 5,837 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Islamabad

Most booked hotels in Islamabad

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Islamabad Serena Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 18,480+
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Islamabad Marriott Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 17,373+
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Hiring a car in Islamabad

Expect to pay ₹ 76 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 ₹ 910 and ₹ 1,213. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Islamabad, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 76 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 ₹ 910 and ₹ 1,213. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Islamabad, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

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