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

• Earliest: departs at 03:10 and lands at 06:23
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 00:43.

The flight takes about 3h 13m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to Islamabad:

• Economy class
• Business Class
• First Class

A direct flight from Dubai to Islamabad takes 3h 13m, covering 3,092 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 Dubai to Islamabad range from AED 1,153 to AED 1,612, with an average of AED 1,337 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,153 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of AED 1,337. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 942 return via Muscat Seeb (MCT), compared with AED 1,378 for direct.

flydubai is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Serene Air has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dubai to Islamabad flights are:

• flydubai: 91% on time
• Serene Air: 83% on time
• airblue: 78% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 73% 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 Fly Jinnah. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Islamabad flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 17%, Afternoon flights for 17%, and Evening flights for 16%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 1,234 to AED 6,429. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

flydubai is the only airline on the Dubai to Islamabad route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Dubai to Islamabad are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 548, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Dubai to Islamabad usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Islamabad Intl (ISB).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Dubai to Islamabad route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 19 minutes.

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

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl (KHI) – 8% of one-stop connections

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Dubai to Islamabad route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 6%. Sunday is the cheapest day at AED 1,296 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 1,377 – a AED 81 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

5 airlines operate flights between Dubai and Islamabad. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• airblue
• Emirates
• Pakistan International Airlines
• flydubai
• AirSial

Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 15m, compared to 8h 28m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 9h 18m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

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

Among airlines operating Dubai to Islamabad flights:

• Emirates: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• flydubai: offers extra legroom; 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:

• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Pakistan International Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• airblue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

When you land at ISB Airport you can continue your trip to the centre of the city quickly. For instance, there are ride-share apps that operate in the country, which you can download to your phone. These tend to take about 30min and cost about Rs 310 (AED 4.84), so it’s relatively cheap to complete this journey.

If you’re travelling through DXB with kids then you can use the dedicated children’s space to keep them entertained for the journey. For example, there is the Zen Garden on Concourse B, which has creative play equipment, climbing areas, interactive games and TVs. You’ll also be able to make use of the baby changing facilities so you can nurse your newborn in privacy.