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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad:

• Earliest: departs at 04:50 and lands at 08:00
• Latest: departs at 23:10 and lands at 02:20.

The flight takes about 3h 10m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad takes 3h 10m, covering 3,270 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad range from AED 1,200 to AED 1,699, with an average of AED 1,424 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,200 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the AED 1,424 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,103 return via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared with AED 1,441 for direct.

Pakistan International Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Etihad Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Abu Dhabi to Islamabad flights are:

• Pakistan International Airlines: 75% on time
• Etihad Airways: 73% on time
• airblue: 67% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 71% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 40–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Pakistan International Airlines and Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Islamabad flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 1,219 to AED 7,322. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 562, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Islamabad Intl (ISB).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Islamabad route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 39m.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 70% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,377 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at AED 1,465, a difference of AED 88.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

4 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Islamabad. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• Pakistan International Airlines
• AirSial
• airblue

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 04m, compared to 10h 30m via Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl (KHI) and 10h 41m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

Islamabad is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi (Pakistan Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Islamabad flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Pakistan International Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• AirSial: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

There are multiple airlines travelling this route and most of the flights are Basic and Economy cabin rides, but you can search certain dates to find select Business Class flights. Airlines offering this service are Etihad and Emirates. As there are no options every day for Business trips, see if you are flexible enough to find the right class and price for your journey.

There are no trains or buses available at the airport so you will need to utilise one of the many taxi options available to you. There are varying levels of taxi hire with air conditioning or basic taxis and the fares will differ. You can also request a pre booked hotel shuttle or utilise a travel app. If you prefer to be independent, car hire companies are available at the airport.