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How much do flights to Islamabad cost?
Cheapest nonstop round-trip | £288 |
|---|---|
Nonstop flights in August | £111 – £261 |
Most popular airline | Fly Dubai |
Getting from Islamabad airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: Metro Bus and public buses.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
45-60 min | PKR 30–50 (~$0.10–0.18 USD) | every 10–15 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
30-50 min | Rs 2,500 – Rs 4,000; PKR 2,500–4,000 (~$9–14 USD); metered or negotiated | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | convenience with luggage | |
30-50 min | Rs 1,800 – Rs 3,500; PKR 1,800–3,500 (~$6–12 USD); surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
30-50 min | Rs 1,500 – Rs 3,000; PKR 1,500–3,000 (~$5–11 USD); negotiable fares | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | negotiated lower fares | |
30-45 min | Rs 4,000 – Rs 8,000; PKR 4,000–8,000 (~$14–29 USD); pre-booked | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | business travelers | |
30-50 min | Rs 5,000 – Rs 15,000; PKR 5,000–15,000 (~$18–54 USD) per day | on-demand at airport (traffic dependent) | flexibility and exploration |
Notes:
- Prices in PKR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Metro Bus connects the airport to Rawalpindi and Islamabad city centers via the Orange Line.
- Ride-hailing apps like Careem and InDrive are widely used and offer cashless payment options.
- Traffic congestion can significantly affect journey times, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Islamabad
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Dubai to Islamabad in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 10.08 | Tue 11.08 | Wed 12.08 | Thu 13.08 | Fri 14.08 | Sat 15.08 | Sun 16.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | --- | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 17 total | Daily flights: 2.43 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 17.08 | Tue 18.08 | Wed 19.08 | Thu 20.08 | Fri 21.08 | Sat 22.08 | Sun 23.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | --- | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 17 total | Daily flights: 2.43 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 24.08 | Tue 25.08 | Wed 26.08 | Thu 27.08 | Fri 28.08 | Sat 29.08 | Sun 30.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | --- | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 17 total | Daily flights: 2.43 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 31.08 | Tue 01.09 | Wed 02.09 | Thu 03.09 | Fri 04.09 | Sat 05.09 | Sun 06.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | --- | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 17 total | Daily flights: 2.43 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Dubai to Islamabad
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fly Dubai | FDB | FZ | Yes |
| Pakistan International Airlines | PIA | PK | Yes |
| Saudi Arabian Airlines | SVA | SV | Yes |
| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes |
| Emirates | UAE | EK | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Islamabad
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 17°C | 6°C |
| February | 20°C | 8°C |
| March | 25°C | 12°C |
| April | 30°C | 17°C |
| May | 36°C | 22°C |
| June | 39°C | 26°C |
| July | 35°C | 27°C |
| August | 33°C | 25°C |
| September | 33°C | 23°C |
| October | 30°C | 18°C |
| November | 24°C | 12°C |
| December | 19°C | 8°C |
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