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

• Earliest: departs at 1:20 am and lands at 4:52 am
• Latest: departs at 11:25 pm and lands at 2:57 am.

The flight takes about 3h 32m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Islamabad to Abu Dhabi takes 3h 32m, covering 1,262 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 Islamabad to Abu Dhabi range from $341 to $485, with an average of $402 over the past 12 months. Anything below $341 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the $402 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $302 round-trip via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH), compared to $405 for nonstop.

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: 80% on time
• Pakistan International Airlines: 78% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$100 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 airblue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Islamabad to Abu Dhabi flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Islamabad to Abu Dhabi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $552, which is 102% above the typical average for this route.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• AMEX
• Hertz
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• DRIVUS

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Islamabad to Abu Dhabi route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 57m.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Islamabad to Abu Dhabi. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $384 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $462, a difference of $78.

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

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

• Etihad Airways
• Pakistan International Airlines
• AirSial
• airblue

Flying via Muscat Seeb (MCT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 19m, compared with 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.

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Corniche Beach and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.