Flying from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Johannesburg is three hours behind Islamabad, where Islamabad International Airport is located. Johannesburg follows the UTC+2 timezone.
To avoid missing your ISB to Johannesburg flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight ticket from ISB to Johannesburg. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The journey from central Islamabad to ISB takes about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near ISB. Whether you're taking an early flight from Islamabad International Airport to Johannesburg or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
Of the flights that depart from Islamabad International Airport, 71.38% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Johannesburg
₹ 64,354 is currently the best price for a one-way Islamabad International Airport to Johannesburg flight. A return flight ticket starts at ₹ 85,478. These prices can change based on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from ISB to Johannesburg. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Scoring cheap tickets from Islamabad International Airport to Johannesburg is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to access the best prices across each month and snap up an epic deal.
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Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The distance from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg is roughly 29 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel close to JNB if you're coming in on a late flight from Islamabad International Airport to Johannesburg. Select one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion to explore Johannesburg and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from ISB to Johannesburg.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
After your flight from Islamabad International Airport to Johannesburg has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 50 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is roughly 48 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
Following your ISB to Johannesburg flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near HLA. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab lines. Pick up a Lanseria International Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare offers from First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire and Firefly powered by Hertz.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HLA will save you money.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
Visit Johannesburg in high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Islamabad International Airport to Johannesburg in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
When booking your Islamabad International Airport to Johannesburg flight ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ISB to Johannesburg in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 20ºC.
More about Johannesburg
Once you've booked your flight from Islamabad International Airport to Johannesburg, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Maboneng Precinct, Constitution Hill and Johannesburg Zoo are top attractions which should be on any good Johannesburg itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
You've seen Johannesburg, now it's time to explore more of South Africa. Travel about 451 kilometres south-east to Pietermaritzburg to tick off its must-visit sights. From KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden to Comrades Marathon House and The Old Prison, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Bloemfontein is another must-experience destination in South Africa and is around 370 kilometres south-west of Johannesburg. No journey is complete without visiting Naval Hill Planetarium, Bloemfontein Zoo and Anglo Boer War Museum.
