There are 3 ways to get from Islamabad to Shimshal 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 Shimshaltaxi
5h 6m$142–188Drive 653.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Islamabad to Shimshalcar 653.5 km
10h 10m$62–89Taxi
- Take the taxi from Islamabad to Shimshaltaxi 653.5 km
10h 10m$130–160
Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Gilgit (GIL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Islamabad to Shimshal is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 10h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Islamabad to Shimshal is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 6m and costs $140 - $190.
The distance between Islamabad and Shimshal is 526 km. The road distance is 653.5 km.
The best way to get from Islamabad to Shimshal without a car is to taxi which takes 10h 10m and costs $130 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Islamabad to Shimshal, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Islamabad to Shimshal is 653 km. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Islamabad to Shimshal.
What companies run services between Islamabad, Pakistan and Shimshal, Pakistan?
There is no direct connection from Islamabad to Shimshal. However, you can take the taxi to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) airport, fly to Gilgit (GIL), then take the taxi to Shimshal. Alternatively, you can drive from Islamabad to Shimshal in around 10h 10m.
- Website
- www4.piac.com.pk
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Gilgit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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