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December 3 - December 11

Cheapest

Best

RUH - Islamabad

$399

$314

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November 5 - November 20

RUH - Islamabad

$352

$316

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November 26 - December 4

RUH - Islamabad

$375

$317

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September 2 - September 28

RUH - Islamabad

$314

$323

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September 5 - September 28

RUH - Islamabad

$318

$323

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September 6 - September 28

RUH - Islamabad

$319

$323

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September 5 - September 21

RUH - Islamabad

$323

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September 13 - September 28

RUH - Islamabad

$324

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July 18 - July 19

Earliest

RUH - Islamabad

$379

$326

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August 1 - August 2

RUH - Islamabad

$385

$326

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Insights for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Riyadh to Islamabad, the data indicates that November is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $172. This is closely followed by January, where the median fare is $173. Another relatively inexpensive option is April, with a median fare of $275.

Fares for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad typically range from $311–$909, with a median of $549. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.

A meaningful share of itineraries between Riyadh and Islamabad are non-stop, with 42.9% of recent fares being direct flights from Riyadh to Islamabad. For the remaining itineraries, most connecting flights typically involve 2 stopovers. This means you will find a mix of direct and multi-stop options when planning your journey.

A typical journey from Riyadh to Islamabad takes approximately 12h 20m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct flights and those with one or more stopovers, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect for this route. The journey covers a distance of 2700 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Islamabad

Regular price: $338 - $629

Prices for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 338 USD and 629 USD. The current lowest deal is 314 USD with Kuwait Airways, for travel from Dec 3 to Dec 11.

now $314

Low $338

High $629

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad

The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad is November, with a median price of $172. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $753. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $172

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $753

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Direct flights from Riyadh to Islamabad

Pakistan International Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Islamabad

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Islamabad

Riyadh (RUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

$411

$343

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Islamabad

Riyadh (RUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

$406

$343

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Islamabad

Riyadh (RUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

$402

$343

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Islamabad

Riyadh (RUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

$434

$348

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Islamabad

Riyadh (RUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

$425

$348

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Islamabad

Riyadh (RUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Pakistan International Airlines

$434

$334

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad

1 night

Jun 20 - Jun 21

$486 → $331

32%

2 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 21

$486 → $343

29%

3 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 21

$482 → $347

28%

5 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 25

$457 → $338

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad

Riyadh - Islamabad route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Riyadh to Islamabad are below the typical level at $314.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $172.

⏱️ Flight duration

Medium-haul flights average 12h 20m

Flights from Riyadh to Islamabad typically last 12 hours 20 minutes, covering 2700 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals, mixed direct flight availability

Deals appear frequently, with 42.9% of recent deals being for direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Pakistan International Airlines offers direct flights

Pakistan International Airlines provides direct flights on this route, with deals found.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are rare, book when you see one

Only 4% of recent deals were considered good prices, so book when you see one.

Riyadh main airports to depart from

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International is the cheapest option for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad.

📍 ~30 km from Riyadh city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$314

Islamabad main airports to arrive at

Islamabad International Airport (ISB)

Cheapest

Islamabad International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$316

Airports nearby Islamabad used as alternative

Allama Iqbal International (LHE)

Cheapest

Allama Iqbal International is a primary international hub for the region with an extensive flight network.

📍 ~280 km from Islamabad (reachable by car, ~4-5 hours driving time).

💸 Flights from ~$186

Bacha Khan International (PEW)

Bacha Khan International is geographically the closest alternative airport to Islamabad with strong Middle Eastern connectivity.

📍 ~170 km from Islamabad (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$346

Sialkot International (SKT)

Sialkot International offers a significant international flight schedule and is a reliable alternative in Punjab.

📍 ~180 km from Islamabad (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$312

Faisalabad International (LYP)

Faisalabad International is a viable backup for domestic and regional Middle Eastern flights.

📍 ~330 km from Islamabad (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$464

Multan International (MUX)

Multan International is a major airport serving southern Punjab, useful if northern hubs are unavailable.

📍 ~410 km from Islamabad (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$311

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Islamabad

70% AI deal score

$1,641

From RUH

Elite

Jun 27

Islamabad, Pakistan

70% AI deal score

$1,666

$1,641

Save $25

From RUH

Islamabad, Pakistan

70% AI deal score

$1,822

From RUH

Elite

Aug 01

Islamabad, Pakistan

68% AI deal score

Islamabad, Pakistan

43% AI deal score

$2,588

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Islamabad

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad are found when booking 14-27 days in advance, with an average price of $270. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees an average price of $411. Prices tend to increase significantly for last-minute bookings, with flights booked 0-6 days before departure averaging $1194. For bookings made 60 or more days in advance, the average price is around $374.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Riyadh to Islamabad is considered to be $311 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $549. Prices can go higher, with 75% of fares being $909 or less. This threshold of $311 represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, November and January are typically the cheapest months to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad, with median prices around $172 and $173 respectively. April also offers a relatively lower median price of $275. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price for this route, which is $549.

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