London (LHR) to Islamabad (ISB) is served nonstop by PIA with about 4 nonstop departures a week. Scheduled flying time is about 7h 45m outbound (LHR-ISB); about 8h 50m on the return (ISB-LHR). SafirAvia issues tickets on all of them on our own IATA accreditation, so you pay the fare, not a middleman's markup on top.
If timings or price matter more than a nonstop, one-stop options via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha on Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines are often cheaper outside peak weeks. We quote both side by side.
Fares move most in Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, December/Christmas holidays, Summer school holidays. 6-10 weeks ahead; earlier for Eid and December school-holiday travel
Airlines on this route
| Airline | Service |
|---|---|
| PIA | Nonstop |
| Emirates | One-stop via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Istanbul |
| Etihad Airways | One-stop via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Istanbul |
| Qatar Airways | One-stop via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Istanbul |
| Turkish Airlines | One-stop via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Istanbul |
| flydubai | One-stop via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Istanbul |
Booking tips for London → Islamabad
- PIA resumed direct London (Heathrow Terminal 4) to Islamabad flights on 29 March 2026 after a long gap caused by a previous UK operating ban; frequency is 4 flights a week as of September 2026, rising to 5 a week from 27 October 2026 when PIA moves to daily UK-Pakistan service.
- This is currently the only nonstop option between London and Islamabad - all other airlines require a connection, typically via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha or Istanbul.
- Because PIA is the sole nonstop operator, fares can be less flexible than on connecting itineraries with multiple competing airlines - compare nonstop PIA fares against one-stop Emirates/Etihad/Qatar/Turkish options for the best value.
- Book 6-10 weeks ahead where possible; Eid, December and summer school-holiday periods sell out the nonstop PIA flights fastest given the still-limited weekly frequency.
- Double-check which London airport and terminal your itinerary uses - PIA operates from Heathrow Terminal 4, while connecting itineraries via other airlines may route through different Heathrow terminals or other London airports.
Schedule and fare references checked 2026-09-18: piac.com.pk · travelsdubai.com · aeroroutes.com · flightsfrom.com