Gilgit is just off the Karakoram Highway between Chilas and Karimabad, and most people arrive by road. The main bus stand is on the KKH - Karakoram Highway, and requires a taxi ride or shared jeep to reach from town. There are booking agents in town for long distance buses along the KKH. The journey from Islamabad can take as long as 24 hours.
The best season to visit is from May to mid October. The local dialect is Shina, however, Urdu and English are also spoken and understood.
Gilgit Airport IATA: GIL is small and has 45 minute flights to/ from Islamabad on PIA (http://www.piac.com.pk). Due to extreme weather changes, flight delay or cancellationis a normal occurance.
