What to know about flights from Dubai to Islamabad?

The distance between Dubai and Islamabad is approximately 1,949.05 km. The average flight time between Dubai and Islamabad is 3 hours 13 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. October is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
Rs 35,818
Pakistan International Airlines Pakistan International Airlines DXB-ISB 3h 10m · Direct Wed, Aug 26
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Cheapest return
Rs 86,078
Saudia Saudia DXB-ISB 17h 45m · 2 stops Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Oct 2
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Best time to book
October
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,949.05 km
Flight distance
3h 13m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Dubai to Islamabad over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from Rs 35,818 and round-trip from Rs 86,078. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Dubai to Islamabad operate an average of 6 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 0.0% on-time departure rate and a 53.3% on-time arrival rate.
Flights from Dubai to Islamabad operate an average of 5 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 3.3% on-time departure rate and a 50.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Dubai to Islamabad flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Islamabad are Saudia, Pakistan International Airlines, and Airblue, among 6 carriers on this route. Pakistan International Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Saudia logo Saudia
Pakistan International Airlines logo Pakistan International Airlines
Airblue logo Airblue
Emirates logo Emirates
Gulf Air logo Gulf Air
Air Sial logo Air Sial
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Dubai to Islamabad according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Dubai to Islamabad

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Dubai to Islamabad?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Dubai to Islamabad in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Islamabad is October, with an average price of Rs 31,918. The most expensive month is usually March, with average prices reaching Rs 90,877.

Rs 90,877
Rs 61,398
Rs 31,918
Rs 2,439
    Cheapest
  • Rs 33,360
    Aug
  • Rs 33,838
    Sep
  • Rs 31,918
    Oct
  • Rs 38,006
    Nov
  • Rs 50,413
    Dec
  • Rs 38,181
    Jan
  • Rs 42,976
    Feb
  • Rs 90,877
    Mar
  • Rs 48,320
    Apr
  • Rs 68,522
    May
  • Rs 50,644
    Jun
  • Rs 58,103
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Dubai to Islamabad?

Average price of return flights from Dubai to Islamabad purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, October is often the cheapest month for fly from Dubai to Islamabad, with an average price of Rs 79,863. March is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as Rs 127,835.

Rs 127,835
Rs 103,849
Rs 79,863
Rs 55,877
    Cheapest
  • Rs 87,318
    Aug
  • Rs 87,874
    Sep
  • Rs 79,863
    Oct
  • Rs 101,983
    Nov
  • Rs 99,818
    Dec
  • Rs 107,211
    Jan
  • Rs 95,180
    Feb
  • Rs 127,835
    Mar
  • Rs 116,249
    Apr
  • Rs 110,709
    May
  • Rs 111,823
    Jun
  • Rs 99,149
    Jul

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Dubai to Islamabad?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Dubai to Islamabad on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Dubai to Islamabad is Sunday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Tuesday as fares are usually the highest.

Rs 56,153
Rs 54,654
Rs 53,155
Rs 51,656
    Cheapest
  • Rs 55,448
    Mon
  • Rs 56,153
    Tue
  • Rs 55,865
    Wed
  • Rs 55,273
    Thu
  • Rs 54,603
    Fri
  • Rs 55,796
    Sat
  • Rs 53,155
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Islamabad (DXB-ISB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Pakistan International Airlines offers one-way fares as low as Rs 35,818 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DXB to ISB on Wed, Aug 26), while Saudia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from Rs 86,078 departing on Thu, Sep 24 and returning on Fri, Oct 2.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Dubai to Islamabad with the following airlines, including: Airblue Pakistan International Airlines Emirates Air Sial Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 3 hours 13 minutes to fly from Dubai (DXB) to Islamabad (ISB).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Dubai to Islamabad is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 20 flight per week flying from Dubai to Islamabad. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Airblue: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PA211 (12:38) Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/- -- EK612 (06:46) Emirates: S/-/T/-/T/F/- -- EK614 (21:51)
  • To find best deals on flights from Dubai to Islamabad, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Aug 26, with one-way flights priced at just Rs 35,818.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Pakistan International Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Islamabad travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Dubai to Islamabad is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Islamabad on August 26, 2026 with Saudia, with prices starting at Rs 37,592.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Islamabad, with Dubai International Airport to Islamabad International Airport (DXB-ISB) is by far the most common option on this route: Islamabad International Airport (ISB).
  • The time difference between Islamabad and Dubai is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Dubai to Islamabad is Rs 59,135. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Dubai to Islamabad is Rs 133,033. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Dubai and Islamabad, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Airblue and Air Sialare the most popular budget airlines flying from Dubai to Islamabad. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Dubai to Islamabad

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Dubai to Islamabad?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Dubai to Islamabad on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Dubai to Islamabad is Airblue, with an average fare of Rs 58,059.

Rs 46,051
Rs 58,059
Rs 70,067
Rs 82,075
Rs 94,083
Airblue
Rs 58,059
Airblue
Pakistan International Airlines
Rs 61,113
Pakistan International Airlines
Air Sial
Rs 69,572
Air Sial
Emirates
Rs 73,781
Emirates
Saudia
Rs 81,580
Saudia
Flydubai
Rs 94,083
Flydubai

Which airlines operate the most flights from Dubai to Islamabad?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Dubai to Islamabad on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Dubai to Islamabad is Airblue, operating 15 flights per week.

0
4
10
15
Airblue
15
Airblue
Emirates
11
Emirates
Pakistan International Airlines
5
Pakistan International Airlines
Air Canada
5
Air Canada
Air Sial
4
Air Sial

How many flights fly from Dubai to Islamabad each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Dubai to Islamabad on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Dubai to Islamabad are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Tuesday.

33
23
13
3
Highest
26
Mon
13
Tue
26
Wed
14
Thu
33
Fri
29
Sat
15
Sun