- Cheapest month found: November 2026, from $295 one way on easyJet (3 stops).
- Dearest month: March 2027, from $397. Usual fare about $341.
- Cheapest fares found all had a stop.
- Peak to plan around: Eid al-Fitr in March 2027.
Cheapest fare by month
Cheapest one-way fare per person for each departure month. Yellow is the cheapest month. Tap a month to watch it.
Fares other travellers found in recent searches, checked 1 November 2026; months marked n/a had no fares yet. Prices change and are confirmed only when you book. Bags may cost extra.
Return fares
Out in one month and back the next, the usual length of a family visit. Lowest return fare per person found.
| Fly out | Come back | Return from | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | December 2026 | $611 | Watch |
| March 2027 | April 2027 | $779 | Watch |
Return fares other travellers found recently; they change and are confirmed only when you book.
Airlines on this route
| Month | Cheapest fare | Airline | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $295 | easyJet | 3 stops (may be separate tickets) |
| December 2026 | $341 | Ryanair | 3 stops (may be separate tickets) |
| March 2027 | $397 | Ryanair | 2 stops (may be separate tickets) |
Flights from Manchester to Islamabad land at Islamabad International Airport (ISB), and PIA is the nonstop airline seen on this route. Pakistan runs 5 hours ahead of the UK in winter and 4 hours ahead in British Summer Time. Eid al-Fitr falls around 10 March 2027 and Eid al-Adha around 16 May 2027, and those weeks are the ones to plan around early.
Last checked: October 2026
When fares to Islamabad are lowest
Fares to Islamabad tend to be lowest when you book well ahead and fly outside the Eid weeks, the July and August wedding season and the Christmas and New Year school break. The live fare calendar on this page shows this month's lowest fares, so check it before you commit to dates.
Families across the North West and the North of England often find that booking several weeks ahead gives the widest choice of seats and the lowest fares. Leaving midweek and avoiding the first days after a school holiday ends usually helps too.
Follow these steps to get the lowest fare for your dates:
- Check the live fare calendar on this page to see this month's lowest fares.
- Compare your preferred travel dates with the quieter weeks outside Eid, July, August and the Christmas break.
- Set a price alert so we email you when fares fall well under the usual price for your dates.
- Book as soon as the fare suits you, because seats on the nonstop service sell quickly in busy weeks.
Direct flights and airlines on the route
PIA is the nonstop airline seen flying from Manchester to Islamabad International Airport (ISB). Gulf Air is also seen on the route via Bahrain with a stop. easyJet and Ryanair appear only as parts of self transfer routes, where you book separate tickets and carry the risk yourself.
A nonstop flight is the simplest option for families travelling with children, luggage and gifts for relatives in the Punjab and Kashmir region. If you choose a one stop service via Bahrain, check the total journey time and the connection before you book.
Self transfer routes built from easyJet and Ryanair legs can look attractive, but they are separate tickets. If the first flight is delayed, the second airline has no duty to rebook you, and bags usually need collecting and checking in again. For a family trip with a fixed date, that risk is rarely worth it.
Remember the time difference when you plan your arrival. Pakistan is 5 hours ahead of the UK in winter and 4 hours ahead in British Summer Time, so a morning departure can land in the evening local time.
Eid, weddings and summer: the busy weeks
The busiest weeks on this route are Eid al-Fitr around 10 March 2027, Eid al-Adha around 16 May 2027, the UK school summer holidays in July and August, a popular time for weddings, and the Christmas and New Year school break. Book early for all of them.
Eid travel is driven by family visits, and seats fill months in advance. If you must fly in the days just before either Eid, set an alert early and be ready to book when a fare you can accept appears.
July and August bring weddings across the Punjab and Kashmir region, and the school summer holidays mean many North West families travel together. Christmas and New Year is shorter but still busy with families visiting relatives.
Arriving in Islamabad: phone, data and entry
Sort your phone before you fly. Jazz, Zong and Telenor are the mobile networks seen in Pakistan, with coverage up to 4G. Check the official rules for your passport before you fly, and make sure your documents are in order well ahead of departure.
A travel eSIM or a mobile top up bought before you leave means you can call family on arrival without hunting for a shop at Islamabad International Airport. Plans come in different sizes and lengths, so you can match one to your stay.
Check the official rules for your passport before you fly, and confirm what your airline and the airport require for luggage and documents. Rules can change, so check close to your travel date rather than months ahead.
How to get a price alert for your dates
We check fares every day and email when they fall well under the usual price for your dates or under your own target. Set your alert once and let the fare come to you, which suits families who need to watch a school holiday budget.
Enter your travel dates, or the weeks you can fly, and tell us your own target. We watch the Manchester to Islamabad route daily and only email when there is something worth acting on.
Use the live fare calendar on this page alongside your alert. It shows this month's lowest fares and helps you judge whether a fare you see is genuinely low for the season.
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Questions
What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Islamabad?
November 2026 has the lowest one-way fare we found: from £221 (fares checked 1 November 2026). The dearest month is March 2027, from £298.
Are there direct flights from Manchester to Islamabad?
The cheapest fares we found all had at least one stop. Check non-stop options on the airline sites before you book.
Which airlines fly from Manchester to Islamabad?
Fares we found were on easyJet, Ryanair, Gulf Air, direct or with a stop.
When are Manchester to Islamabad flights most expensive?
Festival months cost more: Eid al-Fitr (March 2027, from £298), against a usual £256. Start watching fares a few months ahead.
Will my phone work in Pakistan?
Your home SIM may charge roaming. A Pakistan travel eSIM gives you data from landing while your own number stays on for calls, texts and bank codes.
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How we get these numbers: each day we save the cheapest fare travellers found for every month of this route. We never call a fare live, and we never add a fee to it.