Are direct flights from Sydney to Islamabad always the best option?

Direct flights are often more convenient as they reduce travel time and the risk of missed connections. However, flights with layovers can sometimes be more affordable. It's worth comparing both direct and connecting options to see which best fits your budget and schedule.

Can flexible travel dates help on Sydney to Islamabad flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying during off-peak seasons or on less popular days of the week, such as Tuesdays or Wednesdays, often results in lower fares. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may reveal cheaper options.

What extra costs should I check before booking Sydney to Islamabad flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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2027-02-07 – 2027-03-07
SYD - Islamabad
78% AI deal score
A$1,680
A$1,570
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2027-02-05 – 2027-03-04
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A$1,692
A$1,593
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A$1,610
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A$1,614
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2026-11-02 – 2026-11-05
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A$2,153
A$1,627
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A$1,645
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Sydney to Islamabad: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Islamabad

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Sydney to Islamabad connect at least once, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

Right now, fares from Sydney to Islamabad are typically $1310–$1823, with a median of $1561. Current fares are above the typical level, and only 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Islamabad? The most affordable months to fly are January, with a median fare of $434, followed by February at $439, and March at $440. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from Sydney to Islamabad takes about 31h 10m, including connections. This long-haul route covers a substantial distance of 11090 km.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Islamabad

Regular price: A$1,631 - A$2,827

Prices for flights from Sydney to Islamabad are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 1631 AUD and 2827 AUD. The current lowest deal is 1083 AUD with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Nov 11-Nov 17.

now A$1,083

Low A$1,631

High A$2,827

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Islamabad

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Islamabad is January, with a median price of $427. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2016. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$427

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,016

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Islamabad

Etihad Airways

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Air China

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Islamabad

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Islamabad

Sydney (SYD) - Islamabad (ISB)

China Southern Airlines

A$1,857

A$1,086

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Islamabad

Sydney (SYD) - Islamabad (ISB)

Air China

A$1,915

A$1,444

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Islamabad

Sydney (SYD) - Islamabad (ISB)

Etihad Airways

A$1,983

A$1,733

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Islamabad

Sydney (SYD) - Islamabad (ISB)

Emirates Airlines

A$1,858

A$1,935

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Islamabad

Sydney (SYD) - Islamabad (ISB)

Etihad Airways

A$2,134

A$1,785

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Islamabad

Sydney (SYD) - Islamabad (ISB)

Emirates Airlines

A$1,949

A$2,003

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Islamabad

10 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 13

A$2,654 → A$1,594

40%

25 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 27

A$2,762 → A$1,972

29%

6 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 17

A$1,875 → A$1,086

42%

15 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 17

A$1,857 → A$1,086

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Islamabad

Sydney - Islamabad route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to Islamabad are above the typical level, with 5% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price at $434

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Islamabad, with a median price of $434.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 31h 10m

Flights from Sydney to Islamabad typically involve connections, with an average duration of 31h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals are available on this route

Deals for flights from Sydney to Islamabad are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers a recent deal for $1083

A recent deal from China Southern Airlines was found for $1083 via skyscanner, departing November 11.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider connecting flights for this long-haul route

This long-haul route predominantly features connecting flights, with a median of 2 stopovers.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Fly from Sydney Airport for direct and connecting flights to Islamabad, offering a convenient departure point.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,019

Islamabad main airports to arrive at

Islamabad International Airport (ISB)

Cheapest

Islamabad International Airport is the primary gateway for flights arriving in Islamabad from Sydney.

📍 ~32 km from Islamabad city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,064

Airports nearby Islamabad used as alternative

Allama Iqbal International (LHE)

Cheapest

Allama Iqbal International is a major hub with an extensive flight network, a good alternative to Islamabad.

📍 ~270 km from Islamabad (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,259

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Best Elite deals to Islamabad

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Feb 03

Islamabad, Pakistan

87% AI deal score

$6,920

$5,103

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Mar 17

Islamabad, Pakistan

87% AI deal score

$7,201

$5,244

Save $1,957

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

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Mar 17

Islamabad, Pakistan

87% AI deal score

$7,206

$5,244

Save $1,962

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

Elite

Feb 24

Islamabad, Pakistan

85% AI deal score

$7,329

$5,410

Save $1,919

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

Elite

Feb 24

Islamabad, Pakistan

85% AI deal score

$7,171

$5,426

Save $1,745

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Nov 29

Islamabad, Pakistan

82% AI deal score

$7,314

$5,946

Save $1,368

2GO, +1

Business Class

From WSI

Elite

Feb 03

Islamabad, Pakistan

81% AI deal score

$6,942

$5,383

Save $1,559

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

Elite

Feb 03

Islamabad, Pakistan

81% AI deal score

$6,937

$5,666

Save $1,271

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Feb 25

Islamabad, Pakistan

80% AI deal score

$5,934

$5,054

Save $880

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Dec 10

Islamabad, Pakistan

80% AI deal score

$6,387

$5,405

Save $982

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Feb 25

Islamabad, Pakistan

79% AI deal score

$5,836

$5,069

Save $767

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Mar 08

Islamabad, Pakistan

79% AI deal score

$5,698

$5,095

Save $603

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Islamabad

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance, often several months before your intended travel date, can sometimes result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings are sometimes more economical than weekend bookings.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes offer alternative flight options or potentially lower fares. While not always applicable, checking surrounding airports might provide more choices for your travel plans. Always consider the additional travel time and cost to reach a different airport.

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Sydney to Islamabad: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Islamabad

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Sydney to Islamabad connect at least once, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Sydney to Islamabad takes about 31h 10m, including connections. This long-haul route covers a substantial distance of 11090 km.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Islamabad

Regular price: A$1,631 - A$2,827

Prices for flights from Sydney to Islamabad are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 1631 AUD and 2827 AUD. The current lowest deal is 1083 AUD with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Nov 11-Nov 17.

now A$1,083

Low A$1,631

High A$2,827

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Islamabad

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$427

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,016

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Islamabad

Etihad Airways

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Air China

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Islamabad

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Islamabad

Sydney (SYD) - Islamabad (ISB)

China Southern Airlines

A$1,857

A$1,086

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Islamabad

Sydney (SYD) - Islamabad (ISB)

Air China

A$1,915

A$1,444

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Islamabad

Sydney (SYD) - Islamabad (ISB)

Etihad Airways

A$1,983

A$1,733

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Islamabad

Sydney (SYD) - Islamabad (ISB)

Emirates Airlines

A$1,858

A$1,935

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Islamabad

Sydney (SYD) - Islamabad (ISB)

Etihad Airways

A$2,134

A$1,785

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Islamabad

Sydney (SYD) - Islamabad (ISB)

Emirates Airlines

A$1,949

A$2,003

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Islamabad

10 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 13

A$2,654 → A$1,594

40%

25 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 27

A$2,762 → A$1,972

29%

6 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 17

A$1,875 → A$1,086

42%

15 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 17

A$1,857 → A$1,086

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Islamabad

Sydney - Islamabad route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to Islamabad are above the typical level, with 5% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price at $434

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Islamabad, with a median price of $434.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 31h 10m

Flights from Sydney to Islamabad typically involve connections, with an average duration of 31h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals are available on this route

Deals for flights from Sydney to Islamabad are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers a recent deal for $1083

A recent deal from China Southern Airlines was found for $1083 via skyscanner, departing November 11.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider connecting flights for this long-haul route

This long-haul route predominantly features connecting flights, with a median of 2 stopovers.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Fly from Sydney Airport for direct and connecting flights to Islamabad, offering a convenient departure point.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,019

Islamabad main airports to arrive at

Islamabad International Airport (ISB)

Cheapest

Islamabad International Airport is the primary gateway for flights arriving in Islamabad from Sydney.

📍 ~32 km from Islamabad city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,064

Airports nearby Islamabad used as alternative

Allama Iqbal International (LHE)

Cheapest

Allama Iqbal International is a major hub with an extensive flight network, a good alternative to Islamabad.

Islamabad, Pakistan

79% AI deal score

$5,698

$5,095

Save $603

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Islamabad

Cheap Flights from Sydney to Islamabad

Today’s best flight deals from Sydney to Islamabad

Sydney to Islamabad: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Islamabad

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Islamabad

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Islamabad

Direct flights from Sydney to Islamabad

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Islamabad

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Islamabad

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Islamabad

Sydney - Islamabad route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median price at $434

Connecting flights average 31h 10m

Frequent deals are available on this route

China Southern Airlines offers a recent deal for $1083

Consider connecting flights for this long-haul route

Sydney main airports to depart from

Islamabad main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Islamabad used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Islamabad

Best Elite deals to Islamabad

Feb 03

Mar 17

Mar 17

Feb 24

Feb 24

Nov 29

Feb 03

Feb 03

Feb 25

Dec 10

Feb 25

Mar 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Islamabad

How can I find cheap flights from Sydney to Islamabad?

When should I book flights from Sydney to Islamabad?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Sydney to Islamabad?

Are direct flights from Sydney to Islamabad always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Sydney to Islamabad flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Sydney to Islamabad flights?

Related routes

More routes from Sydney

Flights to Islamabad from other cities

Sydney to Islamabad: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Islamabad

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Islamabad

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Islamabad

Direct flights from Sydney to Islamabad

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Islamabad

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Islamabad

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Islamabad

Sydney - Islamabad route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median price at $434

Connecting flights average 31h 10m

Frequent deals are available on this route

China Southern Airlines offers a recent deal for $1083

Consider connecting flights for this long-haul route

Sydney main airports to depart from

Islamabad main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Islamabad used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Islamabad

Best Elite deals to Islamabad

Feb 03

Mar 17

Mar 17

Feb 24

Feb 24

Nov 29

Feb 03

Feb 03

Feb 25

Dec 10

Feb 25

Mar 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Islamabad

How can I find cheap flights from Sydney to Islamabad?

When should I book flights from Sydney to Islamabad?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Sydney to Islamabad?