Fly private between Gilgit and Islamabad from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
We fly Gilgit (GIL) ⇄ Islamabad (ISB) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Gilgit to Islamabad is roughly 297 kilometres — 185 miles, or 161 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Gilgit–Islamabad spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (PKR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 00m | 54 min – 1h 06m | ₨2,220,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 49 min | 44 min – 54 min | ₨2,640,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (PKR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 00m | ₨2,220,000 – ₨3,060,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 57 min | ₨2,500,000 – ₨3,340,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (PKR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 49 min | ₨2,640,000 – ₨3,750,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 48 min | ₨2,920,000 – ₨4,170,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 47 min | ₨3,200,000 – ₨4,450,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Jet charter costs between Gilgit and Islamabad are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Gilgit, Pakistan: Gilgit Airport.
Islamabad, Pakistan: Islamabad International Airport and PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport).
| Gilgit Airport | Islamabad International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | OPGT / GIL | OPIS / ISB |
| Longest hard runway | 5,400 ft | 12,001 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 4,796 ft | 1,761 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,900 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,428 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,400 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,328 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,200 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,808 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,500 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,038 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,400 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,528 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,900 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,608 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,200 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,108 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,900 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,328 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,122 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,278 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,200 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,528 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 176 ft short |
4,600 km 4,228 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 470 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,554 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 500 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,028 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 708 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,848 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 40 ft short |
7,400 km 7,028 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 100 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,428 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 610 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,028 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 600 ft short |
14,260 km 13,888 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 400 ft short |
11,112 km 10,740 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 600 ft short |
12,960 km 12,588 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 600 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,573 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Gilgit Heliport · PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) (10,785 ft, 26 km) · Prime Minister's Residence South Helipad · Prime Minister's Residence North Helipad · Abbottabad University Of Science And Technology (AUST) Heliport
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Gilgit–Islamabad quote requests within 60 minutes.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Gilgit–Islamabad trip to about 1h 00m gate to gate.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Gilgit and Islamabad.
The Gilgit to Islamabad route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 00m gate to gate over 297 km (185 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Gilgit–Islamabad departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Gilgit–Islamabad charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Islamabad to Gilgit runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
