Traveling from Rome to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): What you need to know
Rome is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rome to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Islamabad is four hours ahead of Rome. Islamabad International Airport is located in Islamabad, which runs on the UTC+5 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Rome to ISB.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rome to ISB. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Located around 32 kilometers from the center of Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Rome to Islamabad International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
70.57% of flights that depart Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
You can reach CIA from the center of Rome in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 18 kilometers or so.
Start your vacation sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Rome to ISB flight, stay in one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.18%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Consider booking a hotel close to ISB if you're catching a late flight from Rome to Islamabad International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport is around 24 kilometers from central Islamabad. The time it takes to get there in a car rental or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Islamabad International Airport is $176. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $520. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Rome to ISB, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Rome to Islamabad International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Rome to ISB.
Find an affordable flight from Rome to Islamabad International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Rome to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Rome to Islamabad International Airport (ISB). Plan your visit to Islamabad in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Rome to ISB plane ticket departing in June if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Islamabad to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Rome to Islamabad International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Islamabad
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Islamabad right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Rome to Islamabad International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Faisal Mosque, North-Pakistan Adventure | Climbing Trekking tours and Faisal mosque Islamabad are highlights which should be on any well-planned Islamabad itinerary.
Explore more of Pakistan
Islamabad is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Pakistan you should also see. About 274 kilometers south-east of Islamabad, a visit to Lahore will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Jamia Masjid F1, Mavi Mosque(blue mosque) and Jamia Masjid Mubarak.
Faisalabad is another sought-after destination in Pakistan and is around 241 kilometers south of Islamabad. No trip is complete without dropping by Faisal Masjid, Madni Masjid and Jamia masjid Bara Minar wali.