Can I fly direct from Riyadh to Islamabad?

Yes, direct flights from Riyadh to Islamabad are available. Historically, approximately 35.1% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, a notable portion of flights will include at least one stop.

How long does it take to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad?

A direct flight from Riyadh to Islamabad typically takes about 4 hours and 5 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 2700 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to around 9 hours and 45 minutes. This significant difference highlights the time-saving benefit of choosing a direct option when available.

How often do Riyadh to Islamabad flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Riyadh to Islamabad route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares. The pricing patterns across the trailing 30 days indicate a dynamic market for this route, with price adjustments occurring frequently.

Flights From Riyadh

To Islamabad

Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Islamabad

Browse current best options from Riyadh. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

Riyadh

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Islamabad

Prices updated 4 days ago

457 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated Sep 7, 2026.)

Today’s best flight deals from Riyadh to Islamabad

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Riyadh to Islamabad

2026-11-05 – 2026-11-30
RUH - Islamabad
66% AI deal score
$234
$304
Round trip
2026-10-12 – 2026-10-31
RUH - Islamabad
66% AI deal score
$222
$305
Round trip
2026-11-05 – 2026-11-09
RUH - Islamabad
67% AI deal score
$269
$306
Round trip
2026-11-07 – 2026-11-30
RUH - Islamabad
66% AI deal score
$234
$308
Round trip
2026-11-02 – 2026-11-30
RUH - Islamabad
66% AI deal score
$234
$310
Round trip
2026-11-13 – 2026-11-30
RUH - Islamabad
66% AI deal score
$236
$310
Round trip
2026-11-01 – 2026-11-30
RUH - Islamabad
66% AI deal score
$233
$310
Round trip
2026-10-07 – 2026-10-29
RUH - Islamabad
66% AI deal score
$224
$311
Round trip
2026-11-08 – 2026-11-30
RUH - Islamabad
66% AI deal score
$234
$311
Round trip
2026-11-02 – 2026-11-14
RUH - Islamabad
66% AI deal score
$242
$311
Round trip

Riyadh to Islamabad: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad

For cheap flights from Riyadh to Islamabad, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $172. This is closely followed by January, where the median fare is $173. Travelers can also find more competitive prices in April, with a median fare of $275.

Fares for this route typically range from $357–$912, with a median of $653. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals are not always easy to find, though new deals appear almost daily.

Most itineraries connect at least once, with only 35.1% of recent fares being direct flights from Riyadh to Islamabad. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Riyadh to Islamabad takes about 12h 20m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

The distance between Riyadh and Islamabad is approximately 2700 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Islamabad

Regular price: $235 - $517

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

The regular price range for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad is typically between $235 and $517. The current lowest deal is $305 with Faso Airways, for travel from Sep 27-Sep 30.

now $305

Low $235

High $517

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Riyadh to Islamabad

Aviaexpress

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Islamabad

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Islamabad

Riyadh (RUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Fly Jinnah

$475

$357

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Islamabad

Riyadh (RUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Estonian Air

$380

$375

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Islamabad

Riyadh (RUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Fly Jinnah

$271

$324

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Islamabad

Riyadh (RUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Fly Jinnah

$283

$334

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Islamabad

Riyadh (RUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Fly Jinnah

$313

$334

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Islamabad

Riyadh (RUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Fly Jinnah

$297

$337

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 7 - Sep 10

$475 → $357

25%

3 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 13

$472 → $375

20%

8 nights

Mar 18 - Mar 26

$423 → $330

22%

1 night

Sep 8 - Sep 9

$483 → $397

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad

Riyadh - Islamabad route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

November offers the lowest median price at $172

Historically, November, January, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight duration is 12h 20m

The median flight duration from Riyadh to Islamabad is 12 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights make up 64.9% of recent bookings, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aviaexpress offers direct flights

Aviaexpress is one airline that offers direct flights on the Riyadh to Islamabad route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad are frequent, appearing multiple times a month.

Riyadh main airports to depart from

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad.

📍 ~27 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$328

Islamabad main airports to arrive at

Islamabad International Airport (ISB)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~32 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$339

Airports nearby Islamabad used as alternative

Allama Iqbal International (LHE)

Cheapest

Allama Iqbal International is a major international hub with an extensive flight network, despite potential winter fog delays.

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

💸 Flights from ~$320

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Islamabad

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

Elite

Best Elite deals to Islamabad

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

From RUH

Elite

Sep 04

Islamabad, Pakistan

87% AI deal score

$1,816

$1,092

Save $724

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Oct 15

Islamabad, Pakistan

86% AI deal score

$1,704

$1,092

Save $612

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Oct 15

Islamabad, Pakistan

86% AI deal score

$1,698

$1,092

Save $606

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Oct 01

Islamabad, Pakistan

86% AI deal score

$1,708

$1,092

Save $616

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Oct 04

Islamabad, Pakistan

86% AI deal score

$1,678

$1,099

Save $579

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Oct 18

Islamabad, Pakistan

86% AI deal score

$1,700

$1,099

Save $601

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Oct 01

Islamabad, Pakistan

86% AI deal score

$1,720

$1,099

Save $621

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Oct 16

Islamabad, Pakistan

86% AI deal score

$1,709

$1,102

Save $607

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Oct 15

Islamabad, Pakistan

86% AI deal score

$1,687

$1,102

Save $585

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Oct 02

Islamabad, Pakistan

86% AI deal score

$1,710

$1,102

Save $608

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Oct 01

Islamabad, Pakistan

86% AI deal score

$1,728

$1,102

Save $626

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Oct 03

Islamabad, Pakistan

86% AI deal score

$1,695

$1,104

Save $591

Etihad Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Islamabad

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $270. Booking 7-13 days out sees an average price of $411, while booking 0-6 days before departure can result in a significantly higher average price of $1194. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out has an average price of $374.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Riyadh to Islamabad is considered to be $357 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $653. Prices tend to increase beyond this, with 75% of fares being $912 or higher. Travelers aiming for more economical options should target prices at or below the $357 threshold.

Historically, November and January have been the cheapest months to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad, with median prices of $172 and $173 respectively. April also offers a relatively lower median price of $275. The annual median price for this route is $653, indicating that these months provide significant savings compared to the yearly average.

Related routes

More routes from Riyadh

Flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Flights from Riyadh to Jakarta Flights from Riyadh to Jeddah Flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg Flights from Riyadh to Karachi Flights from Riyadh to Lahore Flights from Riyadh to London Flights from Riyadh to Lucknow Flights from Riyadh to Manchester Flights from Riyadh to Manila Flights from Riyadh to Medina Flights from Riyadh to New York

Flights to Islamabad from other cities

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad Flights from Birmingham to Islamabad Flights from Boston to Islamabad Flights from Calgary to Islamabad Flights from Chicago to Islamabad Flights from Doha to Islamabad Flights from Montreal to Islamabad Flights from Singapore to Islamabad Flights from Sydney to Islamabad Flights from Toronto to Islamabad Flights from Vancouver to Islamabad Flights from Washington, D.C. to Islamabad

Riyadh to Islamabad: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad

Most itineraries connect at least once, with only 35.1% of recent fares being direct flights from Riyadh to Islamabad. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Riyadh to Islamabad takes about 12h 20m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

The distance between Riyadh and Islamabad is approximately 2700 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Islamabad

Regular price: $235 - $517

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

The regular price range for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad is typically between $235 and $517. The current lowest deal is $305 with Faso Airways, for travel from Sep 27-Sep 30.

now $305

Low $235

High $517

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad

November

Cheapest

Flights from $172

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $753

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Riyadh to Islamabad

Aviaexpress

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Islamabad

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Islamabad

Riyadh (RUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Fly Jinnah

$475

$357

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Islamabad

Riyadh (RUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Estonian Air

$380

$375

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Islamabad

Riyadh (RUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Fly Jinnah

$271

$324

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Islamabad

Riyadh (RUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Fly Jinnah

$283

$334

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Islamabad

Riyadh (RUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Fly Jinnah

$313

$334

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Islamabad

Riyadh (RUH) - Islamabad (ISB)

Fly Jinnah

$297

$337

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 7 - Sep 10

$475 → $357

25%

3 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 13

$472 → $375

20%

8 nights

Mar 18 - Mar 26

$423 → $330

22%

1 night

Sep 8 - Sep 9

$483 → $397

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad

Riyadh - Islamabad route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

November offers the lowest median price at $172

Historically, November, January, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight duration is 12h 20m

The median flight duration from Riyadh to Islamabad is 12 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights make up 64.9% of recent bookings, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aviaexpress offers direct flights

Aviaexpress is one airline that offers direct flights on the Riyadh to Islamabad route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad are frequent, appearing multiple times a month.

Riyadh main airports to depart from

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad.

📍 ~27 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$328

Islamabad main airports to arrive at

Islamabad International Airport (ISB)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~32 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$339

Airports nearby Islamabad used as alternative

Allama Iqbal International (LHE)

Cheapest

Allama Iqbal International is a major international hub with an extensive flight network, despite potential winter fog delays.

Islamabad, Pakistan

86% AI deal score

$1,695

$1,104

Save $591

Etihad Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Islamabad

Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Islamabad

Today’s best flight deals from Riyadh to Islamabad

Riyadh to Islamabad: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Islamabad

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad

Direct flights from Riyadh to Islamabad

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Islamabad

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

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad

Riyadh - Islamabad route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November offers the lowest median price at $172

The median flight duration is 12h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Aviaexpress offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Riyadh 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

Sep 04

Oct 15

Oct 15

Oct 01

Oct 04

Oct 18

Oct 01

Oct 16

Oct 15

Oct 02

Oct 01

Oct 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Islamabad

How early should I book Riyadh to Islamabad flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Riyadh to Islamabad?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad?

Can I fly direct from Riyadh to Islamabad?

How long does it take to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad?

How often do Riyadh to Islamabad flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Riyadh

Flights to Islamabad from other cities

Riyadh to Islamabad: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Islamabad

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad

Direct flights from Riyadh to Islamabad

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Islamabad

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

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad

Riyadh - Islamabad route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November offers the lowest median price at $172

The median flight duration is 12h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Aviaexpress offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Riyadh 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

Sep 04

Oct 15

Oct 15

Oct 01

Oct 04

Oct 18

Oct 01

Oct 16

Oct 15

Oct 02

Oct 01

Oct 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Islamabad

How early should I book Riyadh to Islamabad flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Riyadh to Islamabad?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad?