How to get fromColombo to Islamabadby plane, bus, train or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Islamabad by plane, bus, train, or taxi

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Fly to Islamabad International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)plane CMB - ISB
6h 42m
$395–1,642
Fly to Lahore International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Lahore International Airport (LHE)plane CMB - LHE
2. Take the bus from Lahore to Islamabadbus
10h 8m
$380–646
Fly to Peshawar International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Peshawar International Airport (PEW)plane CMB - PEW
2. Take the train from Peshawar Cantt to Golra Shariftrain
13h 20m
$404–1,252
Fly to Sialkot International Airport, taxi, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sialkot International Airport (SKT)plane CMB - SKT
2. Take the taxi from Sialkot International Airport (SKT) to Gujrattaxi
3. Take the train from Gujrat to Chak Lalatrain
15h 1m
$498–1,357

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) flights

30Weekly Planes

8h 25mAverage Duration

$361Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,088.3 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Islamabad, Pakistan?

Etihad, Emirates, and three other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) 4 times a day.

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Islamabad(opens in a new window), Pakistan(opens in a new window)

Islamabad is the capital city of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. It is the country's ninth-most populous city with a population of over 1.2 million people and is federally administered by the Pakistani government as part of the Islamabad Capital Territory. Built as a planned city in the 1960s and established in 1967, it replaced Karachi as Pakistan's official national capital.

Things to do in Islamabad

Pir Sohawa(Opens in a new window)

Pir Sohawa is a rapidly developing tourist resort located 17 km from Islamabad on top of Margalla Hills. It has a 3000 plus ft elevation and located in Monal village which is geographically part of Haripur District.On 6 January 2012, after almost six years, Pir Sohawa, the city’s highest tourist spot, received few inches of snowfall.

Pakistan Monument(Opens in a new window)

The Pakistan Monument is a national monument and heritage museum located on the Shakarparian Hills in Islamabad, Pakistan, aimed to symbolise national unity. The complex covers an area of 2.8 hectares and is a popular picnic destination.

Supreme Court of Pakistan(Opens in a new window)

The Supreme Court of Pakistan (Urdu: ; Adālat-e-Uzma Pākistān) is the apex court in the judicial hierarchy of Pakistan.

Rawal lake(Opens in a new window)

Rawal Lake (Urdu: ) in Pakistan is an artificial reservoir that provides the water needs for the cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Korang River along with some other small streams coming from Margalla Hills have been set to form this artificial lake which covers an area of 8.8 km². Korang River is the outlet stream of Rawal Dam. Rawal Lake is located within an isolated section of the Village Malpur, Bani Gala and Margalla Hills National Park.

Places to stay in Islamabad

$156

Movenpick Centaurus Islamabad(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

$49

Gofas Lodge(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

$68

Burj Ul Zaki(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

$59

Shelton Boulevard Islamabad(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

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