Flying from Chicago to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Chicago. Check out your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when reserving your flight from Chicago to Islamabad International Airport (ISB).
Islamabad International Airport is located in Islamabad. The city operates in the UTC+5 timezone and is 10 hours ahead of Chicago.
Your flight from Chicago to ISB won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're getting away during a popular month like August, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during high seasons like summer and spring break.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from Chicago to ISB leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
From the centre of Chicago, ORD is around 40 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Booked an early flight from Chicago to Islamabad International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near O'Hare International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Chicago to Islamabad International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Chicago Midway International Airport:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
MDW is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 21 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 46 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your flight from Chicago to ISB:
About Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
If you have a late flight from Chicago to Islamabad International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near ISB:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from the centre of Islamabad. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 33 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
For a one-way ticket from Chicago to Islamabad International Airport, ر.ق. 1,560 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just ر.ق. 3,328. These are the lowest fares right now and may differ based on availability.
We recommend booking as early as possible to secure cheap tickets from Chicago to ISB. You're more likely to bag a bargain and enjoy a larger selection of flight times and travel dates.
Use the 'Whole month' search function and compare the prices of tickets from Chicago to Islamabad International Airport across the entire month. We've highlighted the lowest fares in green, so you can quickly pick a flight that fits your budget.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Chicago to Islamabad International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Islamabad, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Islamabad. June is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Chicago to ISB during then and you can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 39ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap flights from Chicago to Islamabad International Airport sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Islamabad
Start your Islamabad trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Islamabad International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Islamabad is to visit its leading attractions. Some highlights include Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument Museum and Lake View Park.
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