Traveling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Islamabad International Airport takes an average of 7 hours 55 minutes. The timezone in Islamabad is UTC+5, so it's 5 hours ahead of London.
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Islamabad International Airport start at 07:55 — the first with British Airways. The latest flight in the day is the 18:00 service with British Airways. Overall, there are 3 weekly services between LGW and ISB.
Traveling over a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
British Airways has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Islamabad International Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to take in the sights in Islamabad — plus maybe even more of Pakistan if you have time.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Islamabad International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and ISB:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter Pakistan, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have all the necessary information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from LGW to ISB.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
C$332 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Islamabad International Airport. Return flights start at C$802. These prices can change based on demand.
To score cheap flight tickets from LGW to ISB, reserve your journey 9 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Islamabad International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
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Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Islamabad International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ISB instead:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport to the center of Islamabad is around 33 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 26 minutes.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Islamabad International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Islamabad in April.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Islamabad International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Islamabad, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 39ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from LGW to ISB around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Islamabad
Start your Islamabad trip right by finding the perfect stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from LGW to ISB, explore our accommodation options including:
Faisal Mosque and Pakistan Monument Museum are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Islamabad must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Lake View Park.
Complete your Islamabad trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Islamabad International Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Islamabad.