Minneapolis to Islamabad Flights

Airports in Minneapolis

The city of Minneapolis is served by the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. The airport is situated to the southeast of the city. Several domestic airlines and three international airlines serve the airport. Travelers looking for cheap flights from Minneapolis can search for flights from several airlines at once on Orbitz.com, including Air Canada, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is a joint military-civilian airport. The airport is situated approximately 10 miles from both downtown Saint Paul and downtown Minneapolis.

Parking at Minneapolis Airport

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport offers a variety of parking options. Covered parking is available for visits lasting more than nine hours at a rate of $8 for the first hour and a daily maximum charge of $22. Value parking is also available at a rate of $8 for the first hour and a daily maximum charge of $16. For visits less than nine hours, short-term parking is available at a rate of $5 for the first hour and up to a maximum of $36 a day.

Transportation at the Minneapolis Airport

Travelers departing from the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport can take advantage of a range of transportation services, including car rental companies, van and shuttle services, and taxi services. Public transportation is also available through the Metro Transit. The public bus service serves the Twin Cities metro area. Taxi service is available to and from the airport. Fares average between $38 and $49 for trips to and from downtown Minneapolis. Fares from downtown St. Paul range between $30 and $37.

Restaurants at the Minneapolis Airport

Several dining options are available at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, making it easy for travelers to enjoy breakfast and a cup of coffee or a quick snack prior to boarding their flight. Restaurant options include A&W, Burger King, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Bros Coffee, Einstein Bros. Bagels, French Meadow Bakery Cafe, La Brea Bakery Café and Starbucks Coffee. By searching for multiple airlines at once on Orbitz.com, it is easy to find cheap flights from Minneapolis.

Benazair Bhutto International Airport

Though the Benazair Bhutto International Airport is in the city of Chaklala, this airport is the main source of cheap flights to Islamabad. The airport is around 20 miles from Islamabad and around 30 minutes from the center of the city. Nearly 20 airlines operate out of this airport, including Kuwait Airways, Oman Air, Nas Air, and Turkish Airlines. If you find that you cannot book a flight on your own, or you have problems reaching the airline of your choice, try Orbitz.com. Orbitz.com makes it easy to book a flight, reserve a hotel room, and even reserve your rental car.

Taxis and Buses

Buses are a popular mode of transportation for travelers because they have air conditioning. Some buses even feature attendants and free drinks or meals. Depending on where you want to go, you might pay up to 1,200 RS. The Regional Transport Authority maintains the public buses in the area, and these buses cost 15 RS for a shorter ride. Renting a taxi is another possibility, but these vehicles do not have air conditioning. You can rent a taxi for up to seven hours for a flat rate of 2,000 RS.

Winters and Summers

While Islamabad does not receive snow, the area does get rain during the winter and temperatures can drop as low as 38°F. The summers are warmer, with temperatures ranging from the high 60s to the high 80s. Some summer days will even see temperatures hitting the 100°F mark.

Destinations in Islamabad

The Faisal Mosque is one of the biggest in the world, making it a popular destination for tourists. The city also boasts Pir Shoawa, where you can see all of the city, and it's home to the Lok Virsa Museum, which gives visitors a short history of Pakistan. When you reach the area by air, you can see some of these sites as you land. The low prices and cheap flights to Islamabad offered by Orbitz.com ensure that almost anyone can afford this trip.