Statistics on Edinburgh-Islamabad flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Islamabad (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Islamabad from Edinburgh airport is $ 890 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 766 (in march) and $ 1131 (in august), which is a saving of $ 125 or a surplus of $ 241 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $702 to $756 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Islamabad before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Islamabad plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Islamabad from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 766, saving $ 125 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 890). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1131).
Flight Edinburgh-Islamabad: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 716 | $ 808 | good price |
| February | $ 724 | $ 814 | good price |
| March | $ 658 | $ 766 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 809 | $ 917 | fair price |
| May | $ 716 | $ 768 | good price |
| June | $ 743 | $ 849 | good price |
| July | $ 883 | $ 1078 | high price |
| August | $ 938 | $ 1131 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 718 | $ 821 | good price |
| October | $ 750 | $ 847 | good price |
| November | $ 725 | $ 837 | good price |
| December | $ 828 | $ 1032 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Islamabad
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Islamabad range from $540 to $1296. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $540 to $594), 1% at the maximum price (from $1242 to $1296). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $756 to $810 (17% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Islamabad flight
There are 12 companies that serve Edinburgh from Islamabad airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Aer Lingus, Pegasus Airlines, KLM, Jet2, Wizz Air and SunExpress.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Islamabad route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Islamabad flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $18. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $17.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Islamabad to Edinburgh departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $28. Conversely, departing from Islamabad on a saturday may cost you an additional $31.
Top prices Edinburgh-Islamabad
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Islamabad | 01-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 630 | layover flight with Pegasus Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Islamabad | 05-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 635 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Islamabad | 08-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 657 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Islamabad | 09-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 615 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Islamabad | 11-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 626 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Islamabad | 12-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 636 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Islamabad | 15-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 653 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Islamabad | 16-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 650 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Islamabad | 20-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 624 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Islamabad | 14-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 589 | layover flight with EasyJet |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Islamabad to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Islamabad flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Islamabad, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 834 $, which is a saving of 56 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (199 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Islamabad flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 759 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 807), 3 to 4 months ($ 772), 4 to 5 months ($ 794), 5 to 6 months ($ 787), 7 to 8 months ($ 783) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 738 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 800), 2 to 3 months ($ 808), 3 to 4 months ($ 801), 4 to 5 months ($ 803), 5 to 6 months ($ 783), 6 to 7 months ($ 801), 7 to 8 months ($ 789) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 710 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 718), 2 to 3 months ($ 751), 3 to 4 months ($ 760), 4 to 5 months ($ 758), 5 to 6 months ($ 715), 6 to 7 months ($ 765) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 874 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 911), 4 to 5 months ($ 904), 5 to 6 months ($ 903) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 721 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 734), 5 to 6 months ($ 725), 6 to 7 months ($ 739) |
| June | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 739 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 835), 4 to 5 months ($ 756), 5 to 6 months ($ 799), 7 to 8 months ($ 771) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 932 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1070), 2 to 3 months ($ 1058), 3 to 4 months ($ 997), 4 to 5 months ($ 1003), 6 to 7 months ($ 1006), 8 to 9 months ($ 984) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 976 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1082), 2 to 3 months ($ 1066), 3 to 4 months ($ 1054), 5 to 6 months ($ 1101), 6 to 7 months ($ 1037), 7 to 8 months ($ 1018), 9 to 10 months ($ 1119) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 707 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 780), 2 to 3 months ($ 792), 3 to 4 months ($ 775), 4 to 5 months ($ 787), 5 to 6 months ($ 821), 6 to 7 months ($ 726), 8 to 9 months ($ 752), 9 to 10 months ($ 772) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 783 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 787), 3 to 4 months ($ 822), 4 to 5 months ($ 842), 7 to 8 months ($ 827) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 699 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 767), 2 to 3 months ($ 741), 3 to 4 months ($ 827), 6 to 7 months ($ 834), 7 to 8 months ($ 778), 9 to 10 months ($ 755) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 986 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1028), 5 to 6 months ($ 989), 6 to 7 months ($ 1020) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Islamabad are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $8. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $16 more.
Edinburgh to Islamabad: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 863 $674 to $1120 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 683 $615 to $795 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 760 $589 to $1024 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 819 $660 to $1220 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 874 $748 to $966 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 735 $639 to $1055 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 772 $692 to $887 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 707 $692 to $764 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 862 $824 to $971 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 816 $803 to $836 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 769 $727 to $792 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 1138 $729 to $2251 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december and february are cheaper to travel to Islamabad. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!