There are 4 ways to get from Islamabad to Gilgit-Baltistan by plane, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Skardu Airport
best- Fly from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Skardu Airport (KDU)plane ISB - KDU
1h 36m$139–352Drive 468 km
cheapest- Drive from Islamabad to Gilgitcar 468 km
6h 55m$44–64Taxi
- Take the taxi from Islamabad to Gilgittaxi 468 km
6h 55m$90–120Fly to Gilgit
- Fly from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Gilgit (GIL)plane ISB - GIL
1h 40m$112–128
Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Skardu Airport (KDU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Islamabad to Gilgit-Baltistan is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Islamabad to Gilgit-Baltistan is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $130 - $360.
The distance between Islamabad and Gilgit-Baltistan is 361 km. The road distance is 468 km.
The best way to get from Islamabad to Gilgit-Baltistan without a car is to taxi which takes 6h 55m and costs $90 - $120.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Islamabad to Gilgit-Baltistan, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Islamabad to Gilgit-Baltistan is 468 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Islamabad to Gilgit-Baltistan.
There are 21+ hotels available in Gilgit-Baltistan.
What companies run services between Islamabad, Pakistan and Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan?
Pakistan International Airlines, AirSial, and Airblue fly from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Skardu Airport (KDU) twice daily.
- Website
- www4.piac.com.pk
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Skardu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–340
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Gilgit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $105–120
- Website
- airsial.com
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Skardu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- airblue.com
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Skardu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,400
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