Can I fly direct from Dubai to Islamabad?

Direct flights from Dubai to Islamabad are available, historically accounting for approximately 15.3% of all flights. When a direct flight is not chosen, connecting flights typically involve a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations over the trailing 90 days.

How many hours is the flight from Dubai to Islamabad?

A direct flight from Dubai to Islamabad typically takes around 3 hours and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration observed is significantly longer, approximately 11 hours and 35 minutes. The air distance between the two cities is 1923 kilometers.

How often do cheap flights from Dubai to Islamabad come up?

Cheap flights from Dubai to Islamabad are a regular occurrence. This route consistently sees favorable pricing opportunities. Travelers can typically find good deals with reasonable frequency.

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Dubai to Islamabad: Overview

Insights for flights from Dubai to Islamabad

Most itineraries for flights from Dubai to Islamabad connect at least once. Only 15.3% of recent fares were for non-stop flights from Dubai to Islamabad. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct options exist, you will most often find yourself with at least one stop on your journey.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Dubai to Islamabad, fares typically range from $420–$799, with a median price of $591. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a particularly low fare might require some flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Islamabad? The data indicates that January is typically the cheapest month, with a median fare of $258. August also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $284. Following these, March presents a median fare of $463, making these months generally more affordable for this route.

How long is the flight from Dubai to Islamabad? A typical journey from Dubai to Islamabad, including connections, takes approximately 12h 50m. For direct flights, the median flight time is 3h 10m. This route covers a distance of 1923 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Islamabad

Regular price: $219 - $352

Prices for flights from Dubai to Islamabad are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dubai to Islamabad is between $219 and $352. The current lowest deal is $336 with Pakistan International Airlines for travel from Nov 11-Nov 15.

now $336

Low $219

High $352

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Islamabad

The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Islamabad is August, with a median price of 283 USD. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of 727 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $283

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $727

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dubai to Islamabad

Pakistan International Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Islamabad

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Islamabad

Dubai (DXB) - Islamabad (ISB)

Emirates Airlines

$453

$437

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Islamabad

Dubai (DXB) - Islamabad (ISB)

Emirates Airlines

$447

$478

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Islamabad

Dubai (DXB) - Islamabad (ISB)

Pakistan International Airlines

$273

$377

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Islamabad

Dubai (DXB) - Islamabad (ISB)

Pakistan International Airlines

$289

$390

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Islamabad

Dubai (DXB) - Islamabad (ISB)

Pakistan International Airlines

$257

$390

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Islamabad

Dubai (DXB) - Islamabad (ISB)

Pakistan International Airlines

$284

$372

One-way

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

5 nights

Mar 2 - Mar 7

$315 → $321

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$444 → $454

2 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 5

$414 → $435

2 nights

Oct 29 - Oct 31

$449 → $478

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Islamabad

Dubai - Islamabad route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Dubai to Islamabad are above the typical level, with a median price of $591.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $258.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 10m

Direct flights from Dubai to Islamabad typically take 3 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Emirates Airlines offers direct flights

Emirates Airlines has direct flights available for the Dubai to Islamabad route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Dubai to Islamabad appear regularly, so monitor prices.

Dubai main airports to depart from

Dubai Bus Station (XNB)

Cheapest

Consider Dubai Bus Station for potential connections to Islamabad, offering a different starting point for your journey.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$284

Al Maktoum International (DWC)

Al Maktoum International is an alternative departure point for flights to Islamabad from the Dubai area.

📍 ~36 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$284

Dubai International (DXB)

Dubai International is a major hub, providing many flight options for your trip to Islamabad.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$330

Sharjah International (SHJ)

Sharjah International offers another option for flights to Islamabad, serving the wider Dubai region.

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$284

Islamabad main airports to arrive at

Islamabad International Airport (ISB)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~32 km from Islamabad (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$329

Airports nearby Islamabad used as alternative

Allama Iqbal International (LHE)

Cheapest

This airport is a major international hub with an extensive flight network, despite potential winter fog delays.

📍 ~280 km from Islamabad (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$249

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Nov 10

Islamabad, Pakistan

46% AI deal score

$2,338

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Nov 17

Islamabad, Pakistan

46% AI deal score

$2,361

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

From DXB

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Nov 10

Islamabad, Pakistan

46% AI deal score

$2,364

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

From DXB

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Nov 23

Islamabad, Pakistan

46% AI deal score

$2,380

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

From DXB

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Nov 23

Islamabad, Pakistan

46% AI deal score

$2,406

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

From DXB

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Nov 10

Islamabad, Pakistan

46% AI deal score

$2,432

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

From DXB

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Nov 23

Islamabad, Pakistan

46% AI deal score

$2,437

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

From DXB

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Nov 23

Islamabad, Pakistan

46% AI deal score

$2,441

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

From DXB

Elite

Nov 17

Islamabad, Pakistan

46% AI deal score

$2,455

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

From DXB

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Nov 24

Islamabad, Pakistan

46% AI deal score

$2,455

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

From DXB

Elite

Nov 10

Islamabad, Pakistan

46% AI deal score

$2,458

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

From DXB

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Nov 11

Islamabad, Pakistan

46% AI deal score

$2,465

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Islamabad

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Dubai to Islamabad is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $398. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally saw prices rise to an average of $675. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out also resulted in higher average prices, around $738.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Dubai to Islamabad is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $420. The median price for this route historically stands at $591. Prices above $799 are typically in the more expensive range for this route.

Historically, January and August have offered the cheapest flights from Dubai to Islamabad, with median prices of $258 and $284 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $591. March, with a median price of $463, was observed as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days.

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Dubai to Islamabad: Overview

Insights for flights from Dubai to Islamabad

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Islamabad

Regular price: $219 - $352

Prices for flights from Dubai to Islamabad are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dubai to Islamabad is between $219 and $352. The current lowest deal is $336 with Pakistan International Airlines for travel from Nov 11-Nov 15.

now $336

Low $219

High $352

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Islamabad

August

Cheapest

Flights from $283

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $727

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dubai to Islamabad

Pakistan International Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Islamabad

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Islamabad

Dubai (DXB) - Islamabad (ISB)

Emirates Airlines

$453

$437

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Islamabad

Dubai (DXB) - Islamabad (ISB)

Emirates Airlines

$447

$478

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Islamabad

Dubai (DXB) - Islamabad (ISB)

Pakistan International Airlines

$273

$377

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Islamabad

Dubai (DXB) - Islamabad (ISB)

Pakistan International Airlines

$289

$390

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Islamabad

Dubai (DXB) - Islamabad (ISB)

Pakistan International Airlines

$257

$390

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Islamabad

Dubai (DXB) - Islamabad (ISB)

Pakistan International Airlines

$284

$372

One-way

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

5 nights

Mar 2 - Mar 7

$315 → $321

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$444 → $454

2 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 5

$414 → $435

2 nights

Oct 29 - Oct 31

$449 → $478

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Islamabad

Dubai - Islamabad route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Dubai to Islamabad are above the typical level, with a median price of $591.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $258.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 10m

Direct flights from Dubai to Islamabad typically take 3 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Emirates Airlines offers direct flights

Emirates Airlines has direct flights available for the Dubai to Islamabad route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Dubai to Islamabad appear regularly, so monitor prices.

Dubai main airports to depart from

Dubai Bus Station (XNB)

Cheapest

Consider Dubai Bus Station for potential connections to Islamabad, offering a different starting point for your journey.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$284

Al Maktoum International (DWC)

Al Maktoum International is an alternative departure point for flights to Islamabad from the Dubai area.

📍 ~36 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$284

Dubai International (DXB)

Dubai International is a major hub, providing many flight options for your trip to Islamabad.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$330

Sharjah International (SHJ)

Sharjah International offers another option for flights to Islamabad, serving the wider Dubai region.

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$284

Islamabad main airports to arrive at

Islamabad International Airport (ISB)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~32 km from Islamabad (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$329

Airports nearby Islamabad used as alternative

Allama Iqbal International (LHE)

Cheapest

This airport is a major international hub with an extensive flight network, despite potential winter fog delays.

📍 ~280 km from Islamabad (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$249

Islamabad, Pakistan

46% AI deal score

$2,465

Air India Limited, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Islamabad

Cheap Flights from Dubai to Islamabad

Today’s best flight deals from Dubai to Islamabad

Dubai to Islamabad: Overview

Insights for flights from Dubai to Islamabad

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Islamabad

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Islamabad

Direct flights from Dubai to Islamabad

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Islamabad

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Islamabad

Dubai - Islamabad route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights take 3h 10m

Connecting flights are common

Emirates Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Dubai 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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Nov 10

Nov 23

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Islamabad

When is the best time to book flights from Dubai to Islamabad?

How do I know if a Dubai to Islamabad flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Dubai to Islamabad?

Can I fly direct from Dubai to Islamabad?

How many hours is the flight from Dubai to Islamabad?

How often do cheap flights from Dubai to Islamabad come up?

Related routes

More routes from Dubai

Flights to Islamabad from other cities

Dubai to Islamabad: Overview

Insights for flights from Dubai to Islamabad

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Islamabad

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Islamabad

Direct flights from Dubai to Islamabad

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Islamabad

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Islamabad

Dubai - Islamabad route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights take 3h 10m

Connecting flights are common

Emirates Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Dubai 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

Nov 10

Nov 17

Nov 10

Nov 23

Nov 23

Nov 10

Nov 23

Nov 23

Nov 17

Nov 24

Nov 10

Nov 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Islamabad

When is the best time to book flights from Dubai to Islamabad?

How do I know if a Dubai to Islamabad flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Dubai to Islamabad?