Islamabad (ISB) to Manchester (MAN) is a 6,133 km journey. It is flown nonstop by PIA, with an estimated block time of about 8h 10m. PIA resumed Jul 2026 SafirAvia issues tickets on all of these airlines on our own IATA accreditation and sends you options in writing. We do not publish fares on this page because they change several times a day; send your dates for today's price.
Manchester is currently 4 hours behind of Islamabad. Arriving passengers should plan for jet lag on the first day.
How to fly Islamabad to Manchester
Nonstop service is operated by PIA. For most travellers a nonstop is worth a modest premium: fewer baggage risks, no connection to miss, and a full day saved. One-stop alternatives via Dubai, Doha, Istanbul often have more seat availability in peak weeks; we quote both side by side.
Visa and documents
Visa for Pakistani passport holders (United Kingdom): Visa required before travel. Visa required before travel; Pakistani nationals are visa nationals and must apply for a UK Standard Visitor visa in advance. The UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) does NOT apply to Pakistani passport holders and does not replace the visa requirement.
- Limited exemption for visa-free direct airside transit in some cases — confirm before booking connecting flights
- As of September 2026
Rules change; confirmed again with you before ticketing. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Best time to book
The UK–Pakistan corridor peaks in July–August, the Christmas–New Year fortnight and around Eid. Seats for December travel sell from September; summer seats from March. Shoulder months (February–March, October–November) have the most availability.
Departing from Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport (opened 2018) sits about 25 km south-west of the city near Fateh Jang; allow 45–60 minutes from Blue Area or Bahria Enclave. International departures use the single main terminal; check-in for Saudi and Gulf flights typically opens 3 hours before departure.
Serves: Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Murree, Abbottabad, Mirpur (AJK).
Arriving in Manchester
Manchester Airport serves the largest British-Pakistani communities in the North West and Yorkshire (Manchester, Bradford, Oldham, Rochdale, Blackburn).
Distance and times are computed from airport coordinates (OurAirports) and typical cruise speeds; airline and visa data checked 2026-09-18.