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

• Earliest: departs at 00:30 and lands at 03:33
• Latest: departs at 23:50 and lands at 02:53.

The flight takes about 3h 03m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Sharjah to Islamabad.

A direct flight from Sharjah to Islamabad takes 3h 03m, covering 3,065 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 Sharjah to Islamabad range from AED 1,093 to AED 1,653, with an average of AED 1,360 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,093 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of AED 1,360. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average AED 1,334 return, compared with AED 1,627 via a stopover through Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl (KHI).

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

• Serene Air: 100% on time
• Pakistan International Airlines: 83% on time
• airblue: 75% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 76% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 12–AED 294 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 Fly Jinnah and Pakistan International Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sharjah to Islamabad flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, 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 1,102 to AED 6,002. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sharjah to Islamabad are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about AED 583.

Flights from Sharjah to Islamabad usually depart from Sharjah (SHJ) and arrive at Islamabad Intl (ISB).

Afternoon 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 Sharjah to Islamabad route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 1 minute.

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

• Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 87% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl (KHI) – 4% of one-stop connections

Muscat Seeb (MCT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Sharjah to Islamabad route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 14%. Saturday is the cheapest day at AED 1,282 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at AED 1,487 – a AED 206 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Sharjah and Islamabad. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Fly Jinnah
• Pakistan International Airlines
• airblue

Flying via Muscat Seeb (MCT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 35m, compared to 7h 37m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 8h 02m via Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl (KHI).

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

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

• Fly Jinnah: 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 in Economy class class

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

Short and long-term parking options are available at Sharjah International Airport. The car park is near the terminal building and is accessible via stairs or an elevator. Since it features ramps, passengers will find it relatively easy to get in and out of the park if using a wheelchair. Note that in the Long-Term Car Park, one may only leave their car for a maximum of 30 days.

Taxis are among the transit means available to passengers connecting Islamabad International Airport. Yellow Cab taxis pick up passengers at the car park. For added comfort, board the Metro Radio Cabs, which have a pick-up point at the Concourse Hall. You are also free to book rides with ride-sharing apps like Uber.