Traveling from Melbourne to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): What you need to know
Islamabad International Airport is located in Islamabad. The city runs on the UTC+5 timezone and is six hours behind Melbourne.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to ISB.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to ISB. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 24 kilometers from the center of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Islamabad International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
63% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 56 kilometers or so.
Relax before your Melbourne to ISB flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
76% of flights leaving Avalon Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Reserve a hotel near ISB if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Islamabad International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
From Islamabad International Airport, central Islamabad is around 32 kilometers away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city center by car.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
At the moment, AED 1,694 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Islamabad International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 3,035. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to ISB. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Melbourne to Islamabad International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Melbourne to ISB.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Islamabad International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Islamabad. January is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Islamabad International Airport (ISB), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Melbourne to ISB plane ticket departing in June if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Islamabad to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Islamabad International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Islamabad
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Islamabad International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Islamabad:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Islamabad when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Faisal Mosque followed by Faisal mosque Islamabad and Margalla Park.
Explore more of Pakistan
Lahore is just one of the many cities in Pakistan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Islamabad. Around 274 kilometers away to the southeast, top sights here include Mavi Mosque(blue mosque), Indo-Islamic Design Monument and Jamia Masjid Shah Jamaat.
Around 241 kilometers south of Islamabad, Faisalabad is another essential stop in Pakistan. Experience major highlights starting with Faisal Masjid, Cricket Ground and Jinnah Park.
