Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Hotels & Guest Houses near Islamabad Airport
Flying out of Islamabad? Stay the night before, close to the terminal, so road closures, fog or traffic can't cost you your flight.
Quick answer
The closest stay on Staezy to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) is Lush Living Top City 1 Islamabad in Top City-1, about 5.1 km (~10 minutes' drive) from the terminal. 27 more stays are listed below, all within 22 km, many of them in G-13 & H-13.
Closest stays to Islamabad Airport
Under 15 km from the terminal, about 10–20 minutes' drive.
Lush Living Top City 1 Islamabad
Top City-1, Islamabad
The Crown Guest House
F-18, Islamabad
Guest house Noor Residence islamabad
G-15, Islamabad
Own It Apartments
D-17, Islamabad
Stays 15–18 km from Islamabad Airport
Mostly in G-13 & H-13, about 25 minutes' drive to the terminal.
Riwayat Guest House
B-17, Islamabad
Green Line Motel, Islamabad - Pakistan
G-14, Islamabad
Hotel Red Line
H-13, Islamabad
Royal Inn Guest House
G-13, Islamabad
Mountain Lodge
G-13, Islamabad
Redbury Guesthouse
G-13, Islamabad
Sky Lodge Guest House
G-13, Islamabad
Zaviya Guest House G-13 Islamabad
G-13, Islamabad
Professional Lodges
G-13, Islamabad
Islamabad Guest House- H-13
H-13, Islamabad
Green Lodge
G-13, Islamabad
Noor's BnB
G-13, Islamabad
Stays 19–21 km from Islamabad Airport
Mostly in G-11 & F-11, about 30 minutes' drive to the terminal.
Hotel Crown Palace G12
G-12, Islamabad
Canadian Guest House
G-11, Islamabad
Sunset BnB Ramna Islamabad
G-11, Islamabad
Panorama Guest House Islamabad
G-11, Islamabad
Royal Cottage Guest House
F-11, Islamabad
Zerosa Guest House
F-11, Islamabad
Decent Lodge f11
F-11, Islamabad
Aspire Lodge, G11 Islamabad - A Family Guest House & Hotel
G-11, Islamabad
Guest House For Family Stay
G-11, Islamabad
Alpine Lodges
E-11, Islamabad
La Maison Hotel Islamabad
F-11, Islamabad
Galaxy Inn Hotel & Apartment
G-11, Islamabad
How far is Islamabad Airport from each area?
Distance to the ISB terminal and a typical drive in normal traffic.
| Area | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Top City-1 | ~5 km | ~10 min |
| Faisal Town (F-18) | ~7 km | ~15 min |
| G-13 / H-13 | ~17 km | ~25 min |
| G-11 | ~21 km | ~30 min |
| F-11 / E-11 | ~22 km | ~35 min |
| G-10 / F-10 | ~23 km | ~35 min |
| G-9 / H-9 (Peshawar Morr) | ~25 km | ~35 min |
| F-7 / F-8 | ~28 km | ~40 min |
| Blue Area / F-6 | ~30 km | ~45 min |
| Rawalpindi (Saddar)No direct route; most traffic runs through Islamabad | ~22 km | 40–60 min |
How we measure: distances are straight-line to the ISB terminal, from each listing's map pin on the cards above and from where listings sit in each area in this table. Drive times are estimates for normal traffic, so always allow extra time on the day. List updated .
Why stay near the airport the night before your flight?
Road closures
Roads into and across Islamabad can close at short notice. The closer you sleep to the terminal, the fewer roads stand between you and your flight.
Early international flights
Plenty of international flights leave Islamabad in the early hours, and airlines usually ask you to arrive about three hours before departure. That is far easier from 15 minutes away than from an hour away.
Winter fog
In winter, roughly December to January, dense fog can close motorway sections and slow early-morning roads. Arriving the evening before takes the weather out of the equation.
Coming from out of town
Travelling in from Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, AJK or Gilgit-Baltistan? Break the journey: arrive the day before, sleep near the airport and fly fresh.
Getting to Islamabad International Airport
Islamabad International Airport (IATA: ISB) opened in 2018, replacing the old airport at Chaklala in Rawalpindi. It sits west of the city, so the western sectors along the Srinagar Highway (formerly Kashmir Highway) are the quickest places to set off from.
By car or taxi: from G-13 or H-13 it is a straight run west on the Srinagar Highway, about 25 minutes. From Blue Area or F-6, allow 40–45 minutes; from Rawalpindi, 40–60 minutes. Add extra time at peak hours and in bad weather.
By metro bus: the Orange Line runs from Peshawar Morr via G-10, NUST, G-13 and Golra to the airport. It does not run through the night, so check current timings before relying on it for an early flight.
Old airport warning: the former Benazir Bhutto International Airport at Chaklala no longer handles passenger flights. If a listing says "near Islamabad airport", check whether it means the old site in Rawalpindi, about 26 km from today's terminal.
Flying from Karachi or Lahore instead? Read our guide to hotels near Pakistan's airports.
Frequently asked questions: stays near Islamabad Airport
Which hotels are closest to Islamabad Airport?
The closest stay on Staezy to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) is Lush Living Top City 1 Islamabad in Top City-1, about 5.1 km (~10 minutes' drive) from the terminal. 27 more stays are listed below, all within 22 km, many of them in G-13 & H-13.
How much does a stay near Islamabad Airport cost?
Nightly rates for stays near the airport on Staezy start from Rs 6,000 per night, and most are between Rs 12,000 and Rs 17,500 per night. Rates vary by room and date, so confirm the price with the property before you book.
Which area is closest to Islamabad Airport?
Top City-1 and Faisal Town (F-18) are among the nearest residential areas to the terminal, roughly 5 km and 7 km away. Within the city's sectors, G-13 and H-13 are closest at about 17 km (around 25 minutes), followed by G-11, F-11 and E-11 at 21–22 km (around 30–35 minutes) along the Srinagar Highway.
How far is Islamabad Airport from the city centre?
Islamabad International Airport is west of the city, about 30 km in a straight line from Blue Area and F-6, which is roughly 40–45 minutes by road in normal traffic. From Rawalpindi (Saddar), allow 40–60 minutes, since there's no direct route to the terminal.
Why stay near the airport the night before a flight?
Early international departures, winter fog and road closures at short notice can all turn the drive to the airport into a gamble. Sleeping close to the terminal makes the last leg short and predictable, which matters most if you are travelling in from outside Islamabad.
Is the old Islamabad airport in Rawalpindi still used for passenger flights?
No. Passenger flights moved to the new Islamabad International Airport (ISB) in 2018. Older listings described as "near Islamabad airport" often mean the old Chaklala airport in Rawalpindi, about 26 km from today's terminal, so check the distance before you book.
Can I check in late or check out very early?
Many guest houses near the airport are used to late arrivals and pre-dawn departures, but policies differ. Share your flight time with the property, or WhatsApp Staezy, before you book, and ask about an airport drop-off if you need one.
How do I get to Islamabad Airport without a car?
Ride-hailing apps and taxis are the most common way to reach the terminal. The Orange Line Metro Bus also runs from Peshawar Morr via G-13 and Golra to the airport, but it does not run through the night, so check current timings before relying on it for an early flight.
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