AED 977 Find Cheap Flights from Islamabad to Abu Dhabi – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Islamabad to Abu Dhabi flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Etihad Airways
• Pakistan International Airlines
• AirSial
• airblue

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

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
• 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.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,109 return via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH), compared with AED 1,486 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 73–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 Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

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

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 9% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Islamabad to Abu Dhabi route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,410 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at AED 1,697, a difference of AED 286. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Islamabad to Abu Dhabi route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 57 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Islamabad to Abu Dhabi flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Al Wahda Mall, Madinat Zayed Shopping Center, and Khalifa Center. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 01:20 and lands at 04:50
• Latest: departs at 23:25 and lands at 02:55.

The flight takes about 3h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 17% above the route average of AED 1,478. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Islamabad to Abu Dhabi takes 3h 30m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 1,337 to AED 8,268. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Islamabad to Abu Dhabi are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about AED 1,008.

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

• Etihad Airways: 87% on time
• airblue: 83% on time
• Pakistan International Airlines: 80% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

Evening 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.

Flying via Muscat Seeb (MCT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 19m, compared to 11h 04m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) and 14h 47m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

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

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 13 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· AMEX
· Hertz
· Autostrad Rent A Car
· DRIVUS

Return flights from Islamabad to Abu Dhabi range from AED 1,251 to AED 1,780, with an average of AED 1,478 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,251 counts as a good deal.