There are 4 ways to get from Rawalpindi 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 35m$127–260Drive 478.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Rawalpindi to Gilgitcar 478.6 km
6h 43m$58–83Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rawalpindi to Gilgittaxi 478.6 km
6h 43m$95–120Fly to Gilgit
- Fly from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Gilgit (GIL)plane ISB - GIL
1h 38m$105–136
Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Skardu Airport (KDU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rawalpindi to Gilgit-Baltistan is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Rawalpindi to Gilgit-Baltistan is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $120 - $260.
The distance between Rawalpindi and Gilgit-Baltistan is 350 km. The road distance is 478.6 km.
The best way to get from Rawalpindi to Gilgit-Baltistan without a car is to taxi which takes 6h 43m and costs $95 - $120.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Rawalpindi to Gilgit-Baltistan, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Rawalpindi to Gilgit-Baltistan is 479 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Rawalpindi to Gilgit-Baltistan.
There are 22+ hotels available in Gilgit-Baltistan.
What companies run services between Rawalpindi, 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
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–250
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Gilgit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Website
- airsial.com
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Skardu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- airblue.com
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Skardu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
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