Islamabad Travel Risk — Elevated Risk (54/100)
Is Islamabad safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Islamabad scores 54/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates Pakistan Level 3 (Reconsider Travel, updated 16 Jun 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 13 Oct 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Official US advisory · Level 3
Reconsider Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical composite shown on this page.
Natural disasters (score 40)
Government advisory (score 65)
October 4, 2026
Islamabad, Pakistan has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 54 out of 100 (elevated risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is government advisory at 65/100; the lowest-rated category is natural disasters at 40/100; last updated October 4, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Pakistan travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Islamabad is currently under a US State Department Level 3 Reconsider Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 54/100 elevated composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The highest-rated risk category for Islamabad is government advisory (65/100), and the lowest is natural disasters (40/100). This page was last updated on October 4, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (74/100) and natural hazards (45/100).
A score of 54 is higher than the scores of 75% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Islamabad maintains an elevated risk baseline of 54/100 and a US State Department advisory level of 3, alongside a Level 1 global dengue health notice from the CDC. Recent regional safety headlines involve cross-border militant concerns, political warnings, and emergency updates.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 03:37 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Government advisory (score 65/100): Read your country's current official advisory within 7 days of travel. Register with your embassy on arrival if available.
- Political instability (score 60/100): Avoid demonstrations and political gatherings. Monitor news the morning of travel. Have a flexible departure plan.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Islamabad
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Exercise heightened caution even during daylight hours. Stick to primary thoroughfares, travel in groups where possible, and avoid navigating quiet residential side-streets alone.
Nighttime movement carries significant risk. Strictly avoid solo walking after dark; rely exclusively on hotel-arranged transportation or registered radiotaxis, and confirm destination security before leaving your accommodation.
Safety by Traveler Type in Islamabad
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Solo travelers
Crime risk is elevated. Solo travelers should avoid quiet areas at night, keep a charged phone and offline map, and share a live location with someone.
Women traveling solo
General crime risk is elevated. Plan arrivals in daylight, avoid isolated areas, and prefer accommodation with 24h reception. We do not hold gender-specific incident data for Islamabad, so also check the live official advisory above and local women-traveler communities.
Families with children
Health/disaster risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, identify hospitals near your accommodation, and check seasonal hazard (storm/heat/quake) before you book.
Older travelers
Health/transport risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, plan rest between transfers, and locate English-capable medical care on arrival.
Business travelers
Digital/money risk is elevated. Avoid public Wi-Fi for sensitive work, use a VPN, watch for card-skimming at ATMs, and carry minimal cash.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory/political indicators are elevated. Read your government LGBTQ+ travel guidance carefully and weigh trip purpose against current conditions.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | October 4, 2026 |
Live conditions in Islamabad
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Today's weather
☀ Clear
Islamabad, Pakistan
| Today's high / low | 26.5°C / 14.3°C | Wind now / max | 3.4 km/h / 6.1 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 74% | Precipitation today | 0 mm · 0% chance |
| UV (max today) | 5.7 | Sunrise / Sunset | 06:12 / 17:32 |
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:35 UTC · cached
Air quality
Air Quality
Moderate
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 26.6 / 29.7 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 26 / 42.5 µg/m³ |
|---|
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:35 UTC · cached
Official travel advisory
Level 3 · Reconsider Travel
Pakistan - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Islamabad happened in November (1 of 1 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Pakistan travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Pakistan entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Islamabad Pakistan
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Pakistan urges Afghan Taliban to stop militants from carrying out cross-border attacks
Yahoo · 3d ago
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‘Nuclear weapons not routine instruments of statecraft’: India’s warning to Pakistan at UN
The Times of India · 5d ago
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KP Emergency | Mohsin Naqvi Warning | Islamabad Latest News | Government Update | 3PM HEADLINES
Aaj English TV · 1d ago
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Islamabad Traffic Police Announces Diversions for Cricket Team Movement
Daily Independent · 3d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:36 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Islamabad
The most weather-stable two-month window for Islamabad is October–November, when typical daily temperatures run from about 10°C to 28°C and monthly rain averages 36 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include extreme heat in June. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 10, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Islamabad
Islamabad has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 3 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Advanced International Hospital G-8 Markaz
- Hospital: Beewell Hospital
- Hospital: International Islamic Medical Centre
- Hospital: Islamabad International َDental Hospital and College
- Hospital: Max Health Hospital
- Hospital: Noori Hospital
- Hospital: Noori Hospital Islamabad
- Hospital: Pakistan Institute for Medical Sciences (PIMS)
- Hospital: Shifa International Hospital
- Hospital: Testing Hospital Ismail
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Aabpara Police Station
- Police: Kohsar Police Station
- Police: Margalla Police Station
- Police: moterway driving licencing
- Police: Police Station Special Branch
- Police: Post Office
- Police: Rescue 15
- Police: Traffic Police Office
- Police: Women Police Station
- Embassy: Embassy Of Afghanistan
- Embassy: Embassy Of Kazakhstan
- Embassy: Embassy of Libya
- Embassy: Embassy of Oman
- Embassy: Embassy of Palestine
- Pharmacy: Citi Lab
- Pharmacy: D.Watson Chemist
- Pharmacy: Federal Government Dispensary - G-7/1
- Pharmacy: FGD- G7/1 Dispensary
- Pharmacy: Minahil Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Postal Dispensary
- Pharmacy: Shaheen Chemist
- Pharmacy: Shaheen Chemist
- Pharmacy: Shaukat Khanum Laboratory Collection Centre
- Pharmacy: Waheed Chemist And Optics
- Fire station: Fire Brigade
- Fire station: Islamabad Fire Department
- Fire station: Rescue 1122
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Pakistan)
| Police | 15 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 115 |
| Fire | 16 |
| General | 15 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Medical infrastructure and emergency response capabilities vary significantly across regions. Travelers should verify adequate health insurance coverage and emergency evacuation plans before departure.
Common scam patterns
- Fake Investment Call Center Scam. Scammers disguise themselves on mobile applications and online platforms, sometimes posing as women, to contact citizens and defraud them through fake investment operations. Authorities have conducted major crackdowns arresting numerous individuals involved in these illegal schemes. Tip: Avoid engaging with strangers on dating or social media apps who push investment opportunities.
Area notes
- Islamabad. Islamabad is considered a well-populated major city that is generally safer to visit compared to higher-risk regions, though it can experience planned protests and security restrictions.
- Sector F-8/3. Sector F-8/3 is a residential area where high-profile incidents, such as burglaries at prominent residences, have required local police intervention and arrests.
Nearest embassies & consulates
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Calculate my trip riskScore history
| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | 53 → 54 | elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 55 → 53 | elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 56 → 55 | elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 42 → 56 | moderate → elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 42 | moderate | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
Every editorial change to Islamabad's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Islamabad
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Islamabad, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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