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

• Earliest: departs at 3:10 am and lands at 6:20 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 12:40 am.

The flight takes about 3h 10m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Dubai to Islamabad takes 3h 10m, covering 1,194 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Dubai to Islamabad range from $328 to $451, with an average of $379 over the past 12 months. Anything below $328 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $379 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $239 round-trip via Muscat Seeb (MCT), compared to $388 for nonstop.

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

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 73% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $11–$90 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Islamabad flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 17%, and evening flights for 16%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $336 to $2,048. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 $154, 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, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 2h 19m.

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

• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl (KHI) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Dubai to Islamabad. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $370 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $388, a difference of $18.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Dubai and Islamabad. The airlines offering nonstop 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 at 8h 16m, compared with 8h 30m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 10h 29m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

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 always check the fare details before booking.