Islamabad (ISB) to Montréal (YUL) is a 10,606 km journey. There is no nonstop flight on this pair at the moment. The practical options are one-stop itineraries via Doha or Dubai or Istanbul, which typically take 18h 00m to 19h 10m door to door including the connection. 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 We do not publish fares on this page because they change several times a day; send your dates for today's price.
Montréal is currently 9 hours behind of Islamabad. Arriving passengers should plan for jet lag on the first day.
How to fly Islamabad to Montréal
| Routing | Typical carriers | Door-to-door (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| via Doha | Qatar Airways | about 19h 10m |
| via Dubai | Emirates / flydubai | about 19h 10m |
| via Istanbul | Turkish Airlines | about 18h 00m |
Estimates assume a 2–3 hour connection; actual times depend on the schedule on your date. Through-ticketed itineraries on one airline check bags to the final destination and protect you if the first flight is late.
Visa and documents
Visa for Pakistani passport holders (Canada): Visa required before travel. Visa required before travel; Pakistani passport holders must apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) — the Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) does not apply to them.
- Visa on arrival provisions exist only for certain US permanent residents, not for ordinary Pakistani applicants
- As of September 2026
Rules change; confirmed again with you before ticketing. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Best time to book
USA and Canada routes are busiest in June–August and mid-December to early January, and around Eid. Student travel spikes in August. Ticket early for summer; one-stop routings via Gulf or Istanbul hubs have the most seat choice.
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).
Distance and times are computed from airport coordinates (OurAirports) and typical cruise speeds; airline and visa data checked 2026-09-18.