Flying from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Islamabad Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Islamabad's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Islamabad five hours ahead of Lisbon.
To ensure you catch your LIS to ISB flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lisbon Airport to Islamabad Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between LIS and ISB:
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Hamad International Airport
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
56% of flights taking off from Lisbon Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Lisbon Airport from central Lisbon, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near LIS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Islamabad Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Islamabad Airport (ISB)
If you're landing on a late Lisbon Airport to Islamabad Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ISB:
Getting from Islamabad Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
From Islamabad Airport, Islamabad is approximately 32 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the center driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Islamabad Airport (ISB)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Lisbon Airport to Islamabad Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Islamabad. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Islamabad is June, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Lisbon Airport to Islamabad Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LIS to ISB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Pakistan
Lahore is just one of the many places in Pakistan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Islamabad. Around 274 kilometers away to the south-east, its top attractions include Mavi Mosque(blue mosque), Indo-Islamic Design Monument and Jamia Masjid Shah Jamaat.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Pakistan, head for Faisalabad, roughly 257 kilometers south of Islamabad. Faisal Masjid, Cricket Ground and Jinnah Park are among the biggest draws.