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Cheapest one-way

$ 123
Riyadh Air Mon, Oct 26

46% below next 30d avg. ($228)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 312
Saudia Wed, Nov 11

36% below next 30d avg. ($490)

Fastest flight

3h 5m8m faster than avg. (3h 13m)

Recommended airlines

When to travel

OctoberCheapest month
JanuaryPeak month

With a lowest one-way fare of $123 , travelers can expect an average price of $228 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $312 . Flights typically take around 3h 13m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 3h 5m minutes. There are 22 flights weekly on this route. You can arrive at any of the following airports in Islamabad: Islamabad International Airport (ISB) . Flights from Dubai International Airport to Islamabad International Airport (DXB-ISB) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 17h ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Dubai to Islamabad over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $123 and round-trip from $312. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        DXB 3:20 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ISB 7:30 AM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Fri, Sep 18 | Emirates
        ISB 9:25 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        DXB 11:35 AM
        Islamabad - Dubai | Wed, Sep 23 | Emirates
        $331 $675
        51% off
        51% off
        $675 $331
      • DXB 9:05 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ISB 1:15 AM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Thu, Sep 17 | Emirates
        ISB 9:25 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        DXB 11:35 AM
        Islamabad - Dubai | Thu, Sep 24 | Emirates
        $331 $675
        51% off
        51% off
        $675 $331
      • DXB 2:15 PM
        9h 35m
        1 stop
        ISB 12:50 AM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Wed, Nov 11 | Saudia
        ISB 9:55 AM
        12h 5m
        1 stop
        DXB 9:00 PM
        Islamabad - Dubai | Wed, Nov 18 | Saudia
        $312 $675
        54% off
        54% off
        $675 $312
      • DXB 4:00 PM
        15h 5m
        1 stop
        ISB 8:05 AM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Sat, Oct 10 | Saudia
        ISB 9:50 AM
        7h 55m
        1 stop
        DXB 4:45 PM
        Islamabad - Dubai | Sun, Oct 18 | Saudia
        $313
        54% off
        $675 $313
      • DXB 8:30 PM
        10h 40m
        1 stop
        ISB 8:10 AM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Thu, Nov 5 | Saudia
        ISB 9:55 AM
        10h 5m
        1 stop
        DXB 7:00 PM
        Islamabad - Dubai | Thu, Nov 12 | Saudia
        $417
        38% off
        $675 $417
      • DXB 2:15 PM
        9h 35m
        1 stop
        ISB 12:50 AM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Mon, Oct 26 | Saudia
        ISB 9:55 AM
        12h 5m
        1 stop
        DXB 9:00 PM
        Islamabad - Dubai | Sun, Nov 1 | Saudia
        $454
        33% off
        $675 $454
      • DXB 6:20 PM
        8h
        1 stop
        ISB 3:20 AM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Mon, Nov 2 | Riyadh Air
        ISB 4:50 AM
        13h
        1 stop
        DXB 4:50 PM
        Islamabad - Dubai | Mon, Nov 9 | Riyadh Air
        $457
        32% off
        $675 $457
      • DXB 6:20 PM
        8h
        1 stop
        ISB 3:20 AM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Mon, Oct 26 | Riyadh Air
        ISB 4:50 AM
        13h
        1 stop
        DXB 4:50 PM
        Islamabad - Dubai | Mon, Nov 2 | Riyadh Air
        $457
        32% off
        $675 $457
      • DXB 6:20 PM
        8h
        1 stop
        ISB 3:20 AM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Fri, Nov 6 | Riyadh Air
        ISB 4:50 AM
        13h
        1 stop
        DXB 4:50 PM
        Islamabad - Dubai | Mon, Nov 9 | Riyadh Air
        $508
        25% off
        $675 $508
      • DXB 10:30 PM
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        ISB 8:05 AM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Tue, Oct 6 | Saudia
        ISB 5:50 PM
        11h 45m
        1 stop
        DXB 4:35 AM
        Islamabad - Dubai | Sun, Oct 11 | Saudia
        $508
        25% off
        $675 $508
      • DXB 6:20 PM
        8h
        1 stop
        ISB 3:20 AM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Fri, Oct 30 | Riyadh Air
        ISB 4:50 AM
        13h
        1 stop
        DXB 4:50 PM
        Islamabad - Dubai | Mon, Nov 2 | Riyadh Air
        $509
        25% off
        $675 $509
      • DXB 11:00 PM
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        ISB 4:10 PM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Tue, Oct 13 | Saudia
        ISB 9:50 AM
        7h 55m
        1 stop
        DXB 4:45 PM
        Islamabad - Dubai | Sat, Oct 17 | Saudia
        $513
        24% off
        $675 $513
      • DXB 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ISB 2:00 PM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
        ISB 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        DXB 4:00 PM
        Islamabad - Dubai | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DXB 4:30 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ISB 8:40 PM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Sun, Sep 20 | Pakistan International Airlines
        $133 $175
        24% off
        24% off
        $175 $133
      • DXB 4:30 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ISB 8:40 PM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Wed, Sep 23 | Pakistan International Airlines
        $133 $175
        24% off
        24% off
        $175 $133
      • DXB 4:30 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        ISB 8:35 PM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Sun, Oct 4 | Pakistan International Airlines
        $133 $175
        24% off
        24% off
        $175 $133
      • DXB 4:30 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        ISB 8:35 PM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Mon, Oct 5 | Pakistan International Airlines
        $133
        24% off
        $175 $133
      • DXB 4:00 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        ISB 8:05 PM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Sun, Sep 20 | Air Sial
        $133
        24% off
        $175 $133
      • DXB 4:30 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ISB 8:40 PM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Mon, Sep 21 | Pakistan International Airlines
        $133
        24% off
        $175 $133
      • DXB 4:30 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ISB 8:40 PM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Fri, Sep 25 | Pakistan International Airlines
        $133
        24% off
        $175 $133
      • DXB 4:30 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ISB 8:40 PM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Mon, Sep 28 | Pakistan International Airlines
        $133
        24% off
        $175 $133
      • DXB 4:30 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ISB 8:40 PM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Wed, Sep 16 | Pakistan International Airlines
        $133
        24% off
        $175 $133
      • DXB 6:20 PM
        8h
        1 stop
        ISB 3:20 AM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Mon, Oct 26 | Riyadh Air
        $123
        30% off
        $175 $123
      • DXB 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ISB 2:00 PM
        Dubai - Islamabad | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Dubai to Islamabad operate an average of 5 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 15.6% on-time departure rate and a 54.8% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Dubai to Islamabad flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Islamabad are Emirates, Pakistan International Airlines, and Air Sial, among 4 carriers on this route. Riyadh Air offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Pakistan International Airlines logo Pakistan International Airlines
Air Sial logo Air Sial
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Dubai to Islamabad according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Dubai to Islamabad

The distance between Dubai and Islamabad is approximately 1,949.05 km. It takes around 3 hours 13 minutes on average to fly from Dubai to Islamabad. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price$123
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$312
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,949.05 km
Average flight time3 hours 13 minutes
Popular airlineEmirates
Frequency～16/week
Flight statistics for the Dubai–Islamabad route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Dubai to Islamabad

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Dubai to Islamabad?

The average price of one-way flights from Dubai to Islamabad purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Dubai to Islamabad is October, with an average price of $116; while the month with the highest flight price is usually March, with an average price of up to $329.

$329
$223
$116
$10
    Cheapest
  • $123
    Sep
  • $116
    Oct
  • $138
    Nov
  • $183
    Dec
  • $138
    Jan
  • $156
    Feb
  • $329
    Mar
  • $175
    Apr
  • $248
    May
  • $183
    Jun
  • $210
    Jul
  • $169
    Aug

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Dubai to Islamabad?

Average price of round-trip flights from Dubai to Islamabad purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Dubai to Islamabad are found during October, with an average price of $289. Conversely, the highest prices are found during March, with an average price of up to $462.

$462
$376
$289
$203
    Cheapest
  • $310
    Sep
  • $289
    Oct
  • $369
    Nov
  • $361
    Dec
  • $388
    Jan
  • $344
    Feb
  • $462
    Mar
  • $420
    Apr
  • $400
    May
  • $404
    Jun
  • $359
    Jul
  • $367
    Aug

When is the cheapest day to fly from Dubai to Islamabad during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Dubai to Islamabad during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Dubai to Islamabad are available on Oct 8, with fares starting at $144.

$342
$243
$144
$45
  • $144
    8
    Oct
  • $147
    9
  • $342
    10
  • $147
    11
  • $147
    12
  • $157
    13
  • $155
    14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Islamabad (DXB-ISB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Riyadh Air offers one-way fares as low as $123 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DXB to ISB on Mon, Oct 26), while Saudia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $312 departing on Wed, Nov 11 and returning on Wed, Nov 18.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Dubai to Islamabad with the following airlines, including: Emirates Pakistan International Airlines Airblue Air Sial Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 3 hours 13 minutes to fly from Dubai (DXB) to Islamabad (ISB).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Dubai to Islamabad is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 22 flight per week flying from Dubai to Islamabad. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/- -- EK612 (04:31) Airblue: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PA217 (18:31) Airblue: -/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PA211 (08:07)
  • To find best deals on flights from Dubai to Islamabad, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Oct 26, with one-way flights priced at just $123.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Pakistan International Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Islamabad travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Dubai to Islamabad is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Islamabad on September 25, 2026 with Pakistan International Airlines, with prices starting at $140.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Islamabad: Islamabad International Airport (ISB). Flights from Dubai International Airport to Islamabad International Airport (DXB-ISB) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Islamabad and Dubai is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Dubai to Islamabad is $228. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Dubai to Islamabad is $490. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Dubai and Islamabad, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Airblue and Air Sialare the most popular budget airlines flying from Dubai to Islamabad. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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