What percentage of Abu Dhabi to Islamabad flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, 53.3% of flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad were direct. For travelers who prefer non-stop journeys, this indicates that direct options are frequently available. When connecting flights are taken, the median number of stopovers observed was 1. This suggests that while direct flights are common, flights with a single stop are also a prevalent option for this route.

How many hours is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad?

The typical direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad has a median duration of 3 hours and 10 minutes. For flights involving one stop, the median duration extends to 8 hours and 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2033 kilometers. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their journey, especially if considering options with layovers.

How often do Abu Dhabi to Islamabad flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Abu Dhabi to Islamabad route tend to drop frequently. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares. The frequent classification suggests that price fluctuations are common, and monitoring prices over time could yield better deals. This pattern has been observed across the trailing 30-day period.

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Abu Dhabi to Islamabad: Overview

Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

For cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad, fares typically range from $206–$518, with a median of $336. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, with only 1% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

A typical journey from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad takes about 6h 30m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct and connecting itineraries, providing a comprehensive view of travel time on this route.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad, August and January stand out as the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $154. October is also a relatively inexpensive option, with a median fare of $184.

Regarding direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad, a meaningful share are non-stop, making up 53.3% of recent fares. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is one.

The route between Abu Dhabi and Islamabad covers a distance of 2033 kilometers. This classifies it as a medium-haul flight, meaning you can expect a journey that is neither very short nor extremely long.

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

Regular price: $291 - $442

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

The regular price range for flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad is typically between $291 and $442. The current lowest deal is $247 with Saudia for travel from Nov 14-Nov 27.

now $247

Low $291

High $442

The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

The cheapest month to fly from AUH to ISB is January, with a median price of $154. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $395. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $154

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $395

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

Etihad Airways

Last-minute flights going from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Islamabad

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Etihad Airways

$414

$332

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Islamabad

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Qatar Airways

$404

$412

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Islamabad

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Etihad Airways

$412

$334

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Islamabad

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Etihad Airways

$404

$407

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Islamabad

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Etihad Airways

$470

$429

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Islamabad

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Etihad Airways

$545

$444

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

3 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 18

$475 → $312

34%

7 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 23

$472 → $313

34%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$447 → $298

33%

6 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 14

$449 → $300

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

Abu Dhabi - Islamabad route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad are below the typical level at $247.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August or January for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are August and January, with median prices around $154.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 6h 30m flight duration

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad typically have a median duration of 6 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available on 1 airline

Direct flights are available on Etihad Airways, accounting for 53.3% of recent routes.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Etihad Airways provides direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal recently observed.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, with good prices available 1% of the time.

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport is a good option for flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad.

📍 ~28 km from Abu Dhabi city center

💸 Flights from ~$258

Islamabad main airports to arrive at

Islamabad International Airport (ISB)

Cheapest

Islamabad International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad.

📍 ~30 km from Islamabad (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$259

Airports nearby Islamabad used as alternative

Allama Iqbal International (LHE)

Cheapest

Allama Iqbal International is a major international hub with an extensive flight network after Islamabad.

📍 ~270 km from Islamabad (reachable by car via M-2 motorway)

💸 Flights from ~$269

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From AUH

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Islamabad, Pakistan

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$1,570

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Aug 26

Islamabad, Pakistan

66% AI deal score

$1,575

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From AUH

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Sep 08

Islamabad, Pakistan

50% AI deal score

$1,570

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From AUH

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Aug 31

Islamabad, Pakistan

49% AI deal score

$1,709

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Oct 15

Islamabad, Pakistan

49% AI deal score

$1,709

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Oct 03

Islamabad, Pakistan

49% AI deal score

$1,710

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Business Class

From AUH

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Aug 30

Islamabad, Pakistan

49% AI deal score

$1,710

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From AUH

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Oct 10

Islamabad, Pakistan

49% AI deal score

$1,710

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From AUH

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Oct 11

Islamabad, Pakistan

49% AI deal score

$1,710

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From AUH

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Oct 21

Islamabad, Pakistan

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$1,710

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From AUH

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Oct 20

Islamabad, Pakistan

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$1,710

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Islamabad

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $239. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging around $501. Even bookings made 7-13 days in advance show a higher average price of $365, indicating that planning ahead can lead to significant savings.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad is considered to be $206 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $336. Prices can go higher, with 75% of fares observed being $518 or less. Aiming for a fare around $206 would put you in the lowest 25% of prices seen.

Historically, January and August have been the cheapest months to fly from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad, both showing a median price of $154. October also presented a relatively low median price of $184. The annual median price for this route is $336, indicating that these months offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average. Travelers looking for more affordable options should consider these months.

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Abu Dhabi to Islamabad: Overview

Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

Regular price: $291 - $442

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

The regular price range for flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad is typically between $291 and $442. The current lowest deal is $247 with Saudia for travel from Nov 14-Nov 27.

now $247

Low $291

High $442

The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

The cheapest month to fly from AUH to ISB is January, with a median price of $154. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $395. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $154

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $395

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

Etihad Airways

Last-minute flights going from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Islamabad

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Etihad Airways

$414

$332

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Islamabad

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Qatar Airways

$404

$412

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Islamabad

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Etihad Airways

$412

$334

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Islamabad

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Etihad Airways

$404

$407

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Islamabad

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Etihad Airways

$470

$429

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Islamabad

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Etihad Airways

$545

$444

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

3 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 18

$475 → $312

34%

7 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 23

$472 → $313

34%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$447 → $298

33%

6 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 14

$449 → $300

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

Abu Dhabi - Islamabad route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad are below the typical level at $247.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August or January for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are August and January, with median prices around $154.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 6h 30m flight duration

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad typically have a median duration of 6 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available on 1 airline

Direct flights are available on Etihad Airways, accounting for 53.3% of recent routes.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Etihad Airways provides direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal recently observed.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, with good prices available 1% of the time.

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport is a good option for flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad.

📍 ~28 km from Abu Dhabi city center

💸 Flights from ~$258

Islamabad main airports to arrive at

Islamabad International Airport (ISB)

Cheapest

Islamabad International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad.

📍 ~30 km from Islamabad (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$259

Airports nearby Islamabad used as alternative

Allama Iqbal International (LHE)

Cheapest

Allama Iqbal International is a major international hub with an extensive flight network after Islamabad.

📍 ~270 km from Islamabad (reachable by car via M-2 motorway)

💸 Flights from ~$269

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Islamabad

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Islamabad

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From AUH

Elite

Dec 23

Islamabad, Pakistan

66% AI deal score

$1,588

$1,568

Save $20

Gulf Air

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Sep 07

Islamabad, Pakistan

66% AI deal score

$1,570

Gulf Air

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Aug 26

Islamabad, Pakistan

66% AI deal score

$1,575

Gulf Air

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Sep 08

Islamabad, Pakistan

50% AI deal score

$1,570

Gulf Air

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Aug 31

Islamabad, Pakistan

49% AI deal score

$1,709

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Oct 15

Islamabad, Pakistan

49% AI deal score

$1,709

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Oct 03

Islamabad, Pakistan

49% AI deal score

$1,710

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Aug 30

Islamabad, Pakistan

49% AI deal score

$1,710

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Oct 10

Islamabad, Pakistan

49% AI deal score

$1,710

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Oct 11

Islamabad, Pakistan

49% AI deal score

$1,710

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Oct 21

Islamabad, Pakistan

49% AI deal score

$1,710

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From AUH

Elite

Oct 20

Islamabad, Pakistan

49% AI deal score

$1,710

Etihad Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Islamabad

Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

Today’s best flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

Abu Dhabi to Islamabad: Overview

Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

Last-minute flights going from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

Popular Airports to fly from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

Abu Dhabi - Islamabad route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in August or January for the best prices

Expect a 6h 30m flight duration

Direct flights are available on 1 airline

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Islamabad main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Islamabad used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Islamabad

Best Elite deals to Islamabad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Islamabad

When should I buy Abu Dhabi to Islamabad tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad?

What's the best month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad?

What percentage of Abu Dhabi to Islamabad flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad?

How often do Abu Dhabi to Islamabad flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Abu Dhabi

Flights to Islamabad from other cities

Abu Dhabi to Islamabad: Overview

Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

Last-minute flights going from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

Popular Airports to fly from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad

Abu Dhabi - Islamabad route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in August or January for the best prices

Expect a 6h 30m flight duration

Direct flights are available on 1 airline

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Islamabad main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Islamabad used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Islamabad

Best Elite deals to Islamabad

Dec 23

Sep 07

Aug 26

Sep 08

Aug 31

Oct 15

Oct 03

Aug 30

Oct 10

Oct 11

Oct 21

Oct 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Islamabad

When should I buy Abu Dhabi to Islamabad tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad?

What's the best month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad?