Travelling from Paris to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Paris to Islamabad International Airport (ISB), there's a good range of airports you can fly out of. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are Paris's major terminals.
7 hours 30 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Paris to Islamabad International Airport flight.
The timezone in Islamabad is UTC+5, which is four hours ahead of Paris. Islamabad International Airport is located in Islamabad.
Take your pick of 2 direct flights a week between Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Islamabad International Airport (ISB). This is the most popular route, with Pakistan International Airlines offering a 6:30pm departure from CDG to ISB.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Paris to ISB.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Reach your destination without the detour from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Direct flights from Paris to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) can be booked from here.
Pakistan International Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Paris to Islamabad International Airport leaving from CDG.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between CDG and ISB is Pakistan International Airlines.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Paris to ISB leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
CDG is around 27 kms (17 miles) from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Paris to Islamabad International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, 61.46% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Break up your flight from Paris to Islamabad International Airport with a stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). A main stopover between Paris Orly Airport and ISB, it's the perfect opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
You can get to ORY from central Paris in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to travel the 19 kms (12 miles) or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to ISB flight:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.56%. This figure reflects how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.
The street address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
BVA is roughly 88 kms (55 miles) from central Paris. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Make catching an early Paris to Islamabad International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
The on-time performance rating of BVA is 66.39%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Book a hotel near ISB if you're catching a late flight from Paris to Islamabad International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Central Islamabad is roughly 15 miles from Islamabad International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Islamabad International Airport is £179. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £363. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book four months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Paris to ISB.
September is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Paris to Islamabad International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to go to Islamabad. July is when most people book flights from Paris to Islamabad International Airport (ISB), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Islamabad is June, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your Paris to ISB plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Islamabad International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Islamabad
Start your Islamabad trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Paris to Islamabad International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Faisal Mosque, North-Pakistan Adventure | Climbing Trekking tours and Faisal mosque Islamabad are must-do's during your Islamabad adventure.
Explore more of Pakistan
You've visited Islamabad, now it's time to discover other parts of Pakistan. Travel about 274 kms (170 miles) south-east to Lahore to tick off its leading sights. From Jamia Masjid F1 to Mavi Mosque(blue mosque) and Jamia Masjid Mubarak, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Faisalabad is another essential stop in Pakistan and is around 241 kms (150 miles) south of Islamabad. No trip is complete without experiencing Faisal Masjid, Madni Masjid and Jamia masjid Bara Minar wali.