# ISB — Islamabad (Islamabad International Airport)

> ISB (Islamabad International Airport) is the main international airport serving Islamabad, Pakistan. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/isb-islamabad

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Open Careem or InDriver
- **Typical fare:** PKR 1,500–2,500
- **Journey time:** 30–60 min to F-sector Islamabad
- **Pickup point:** Designated rideshare zone outside arrivals
- **Key warning:** Airport taxis quote PKR 4,000+ — half the price on apps
- **Fare reality (ISB → F-6 Islamabad):** expected PKR 1,500–2,500 · concerning PKR 4,500+ · likely scam PKR 8,000+ tout
- **Overall risk:** medium — Airport is 25km from Islamabad. Careem/InDriver work well; airport taxis charge 2x and bargain hard.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of ISB, ranked

1. **Careem** _(recommended)_ — cost PKR 1,500–2,500, journey 30–60 min, wait 5–10 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Fixed fare; Reliable
   - Cons: Surge at peak
2. **InDriver** — cost PKR 1,200–2,000, journey 30–60 min, wait 5–15 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Often cheaper; Negotiable
   - Cons: Cash only; Driver quality varies
3. **Airport taxi counter** — cost PKR 4,000–5,500, journey 30–60 min, wait 0–10 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Set price
   - Cons: 2x apps

## First 30 minutes after landing at ISB

1. Clear immigration / customs
2. Pick up SIM at Jazz/Telenor counter
3. Walk past the airport taxi counter
4. Open Careem (most reliable) or InDriver
5. 30–60 min to Islamabad / Rawalpindi

## Common scams at ISB

- **Curbside flat-rate offers** (medium risk): Touts in arrivals quote PKR 5,000+ for short rides. _How to avoid:_ Walk to designated Careem pickup zone.

## Payment warnings at ISB

- Cash is king — ATMs in arrivals (HBL, MCB) accept Visa/MasterCard.
- Careem accepts foreign cards but a Pakistani SIM eases OTP verification.

## Arrival checklist for ISB

- Install Careem AND InDriver
- Jazz or Telenor SIM in arrivals
- Skip the airport taxi counter
- Withdraw PKR at HBL/MCB ATM

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Source: Airport Exit (https://www.airportexit.com)
Last updated: June 2026

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