There are 3 ways to get from Islamabad to Karakoram Highway by plane, taxi, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Gilgit (GIL)plane ISB - GIL
- Take the taxi from Gilgit (GIL) to Karakoram Highwaytaxi
2h 50m$124–139Drive 430.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Islamabad to Karakoram Highwaycar 430.9 km
6h 40m$41–59Taxi
- Take the taxi from Islamabad to Karakoram Highwaytaxi 430.9 km
6h 40m$85–110
Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Gilgit (GIL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Islamabad to Karakoram Highway is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Islamabad to Karakoram Highway is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 50m and costs $120 - $140.
The distance between Islamabad and Karakoram Highway is 392 km. The road distance is 430.9 km.
The best way to get from Islamabad to Karakoram Highway without a car is to taxi which takes 6h 40m and costs $85 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Islamabad to Karakoram Highway, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Islamabad to Karakoram Highway is 431 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Islamabad to Karakoram Highway.
There are one+ hotels available in Karakoram Highway.
What companies run services between Islamabad, Pakistan and Karakoram Highway, Pakistan?
There is no direct connection from Islamabad to Karakoram Highway. However, you can take the taxi to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) airport, fly to Gilgit (GIL), then take the taxi to Karakoram Highway. Alternatively, you can drive from Islamabad to Karakoram Highway in around 6h 40m.
- Website
- www4.piac.com.pk
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Gilgit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $105–115
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