Islamabad essentials
- Country
- Pakistan
- Airports
- Islamabad International (ISB), with Lahore (LHE) about four to five hours away by motorway
- Cheapest time to fly
- December and the weeks around Eid are the priciest; other months are usually cheaper, especially if you book early.
- From the airport
- The airport is about 30 km from the city centre, so arrange your pickup ahead. Check Pakistan's visa rules for Canadians before you book.
- Time difference
- 9 hours ahead of Toronto (can shift by an hour when clocks change)
- Entry for Canadians
- Canadians need a visa for Pakistan, applied for online through the Pakistan Online Visa System.
Entry rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada travel advice page before you book.
Cheapest flights to Islamabad from Canada
Nonstop flights
- From Toronto: Pakistan International Airlines
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Islamabad: common questions
When is the cheapest time to fly to Islamabad from Canada?
December and the weeks around Eid are the priciest; other months are usually cheaper, especially if you book early.
Which airport do you fly into for Islamabad?
Islamabad International (ISB), with Lahore (LHE) about four to five hours away by motorway. The airport is about 30 km from the city centre, so arrange your pickup ahead. Check Pakistan's visa rules for Canadians before you book.
Do Canadians need a visa for Pakistan?
Canadians need a visa for Pakistan, applied for online through the Pakistan Online Visa System.
Which Canadian cities fly to Islamabad?
Viorvo tracks fares to Islamabad from Toronto. Each route page shows the lowest recent fares and the cheapest month.