Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): What you need to know
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is Kuala Lumpur's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) jetting off from here.
The average length of a direct Kuala Lumpur to Islamabad International Airport flight is 9 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Islamabad is UTC+5, which is three hours behind Kuala Lumpur. Islamabad International Airport is located in Islamabad.
You can choose from 2 direct flights each week between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Islamabad International Airport (ISB). This is the busiest route, with Pakistan International Airlines offering a 12:30pm departure from KUL to ISB.
Your flight from Kuala Lumpur to ISB won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
You can take a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
When departing from KUL, you can catch a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Islamabad International Airport with Pakistan International Airlines.
PIA is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from KUL to ISB.
Among carriers operating on this route, PIA has the best track record for timely arrivals.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to ISB leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
The journey from central Kuala Lumpur to KUL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 56 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Islamabad International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near Kuala Lumpur International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 59% land on schedule at their destination.
Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
On public transport, you can travel from central Kuala Lumpur to SZB in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Kuala Lumpur to ISB flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time performance of 72%. This figure reflects how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Have a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Islamabad International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near ISB and fast-forward to bedtime:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Islamabad. It takes around 35 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
₹ 28,633 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Islamabad International Airport. A return flight starts at ₹ 56,108. These prices may change depending on demand.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to ISB by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Kuala Lumpur to Islamabad International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
December is the quietest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Islamabad International Airport (ISB), while January is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Islamabad based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Kuala Lumpur to ISB plane ticket departing in June if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Islamabad to range from 24ºC to 42ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 4ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Islamabad International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Islamabad
Once you've booked your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Islamabad International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Islamabad:
Faisal Mosque and Faisal mosque Islamabad are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Islamabad to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Margalla Park.
Explore more of Pakistan
Lahore is just one of the many places in Pakistan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Islamabad. Around 274 kilometres away to the southeast, popular attractions include Mavi Mosque(blue mosque), Indo-Islamic Design Monument and Jamia Masjid Shah Jamaat.
Around 241 kilometres south of Islamabad, Faisalabad is another essential stop in Pakistan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Faisal Masjid, Cricket Ground and Jinnah Park.