1 integrated terminal (New Islamabad Airport) · 8M+ passengers/year
7.4/ 10
How good is Islamabad International Airport?
Islamabad International Airport (ISB) scores 7.4/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.2),
passenger experience (7.3), and facilities (7.7).
Lounge quality rates 7.5/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Islamabad ISB scores 7.4/10 — Pakistan capital gateway. PIA from MAN/BHX; Gulf hub connections via QR/EK. See /guides/uk-pakistan-flights-guide and /guides/islamabad-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score7.4Very Good
On-time7.2Departure reliability
Experience7.3Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.7Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.5Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.2
Passenger Experience
7.3
Facilities & Comfort
7.7
Lounge score7.5/10
Highlights
Primary UK–Pakistan gateway for Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and northern Punjab
PIA direct MAN–ISB and BHX–ISB; Gulf carriers via DXB/DOH most competitive on price
New integrated terminal (2018) — Marhaba and Priority Pass lounges
e-Visa or visa on arrival for UK passport holders — apply online before travel
Overview
Pakistan's capital gateway — PIA direct from Manchester and Birmingham plus one-stop via Dubai, Doha, and Istanbul for UK–Punjab and KPK VFR traffic.
UK VFR routing
Compare direct PIA vs one-stop Qatar/Emirates — Gulf carriers often cheaper in business with superior lounge product.
Allow 60+ min immigration at peak UK arrival banks (Jun–Aug, Dec–Jan).
Tenerife South Airport (TFS) scores 7.4/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.2),
passenger experience (7.3), and facilities (7.7).
Lounge quality rates 7.0/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Tenerife South TFS scores 7.4/10 — Canary Islands UK gateway. Year-round sun. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-spain and /guides/tenerife-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score7.4Very Good
On-time7.2Departure reliability
Experience7.3Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.7Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.0Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.2
Passenger Experience
7.3
Facilities & Comfort
7.7
Lounge score7.0/10
Highlights
Canary Islands' busiest airport for UK tourists — winter sun and half-term favourite
Jet2 and TUI dominate; easyJet and Ryanair from London and regional UK
Year-round warm climate — peak UK traffic Oct–Apr and school holidays
Compare Tenerife North (TFN) — TFS handles virtually all UK traffic
Overview
Canary Islands' primary UK gateway — year-round sun destination with Jet2, TUI, easyJet, and Ryanair from across the UK for Playa de las Américas and Costa Adeje.
Canary Islands routing
TFS serves southern resorts; TFN (north) has limited UK service. Gran Canaria (LPA) is alternative Canary gateway — not yet profiled.
EU261 applies; UK261 on UK-return flights. Allow 2+ hrs security at Easter and half-term.
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