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

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 2:01 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 12:01 am.

The flight takes about 2h 01m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Islamabad to Karachi:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Islamabad to Karachi takes 2h 01m, covering 687 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Islamabad to Karachi range from $166 to $202, with an average of $184 over the past 12 months. Anything below $166 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the $184 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $184 round-trip, compared to $217 via a layover through Lahore (LHE).

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

• Serene Air: 85% on time
• Fly Jinnah: 84% on time
• airblue: 78% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $2–$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 Fly Jinnah and Pakistan International Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Islamabad to Karachi flights, with 33% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 26%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 16%.

One-way fares from Islamabad to Karachi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $90, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Islamabad to Karachi usually depart from Islamabad Intl (ISB) and arrive at Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl (KHI).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Karachi route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 09m.

Connecting flights from Islamabad to Karachi most commonly pass through:

• Lahore (LHE) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Islamabad to Karachi. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $180 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $193, a difference of $13.

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 Islamabad and Karachi. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Fly Jinnah
• Pakistan International Airlines
• AirSial
• airblue
• Air China

Flying via Lahore (LHE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 50m, compared with 6h 47m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

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
• airblue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Pakistan International Airlines: 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.

There are quite a few daily nonstop flights from Islamabad and Karachi, with these typically being serviced by Pakistan International Airlines. You can also find flights that require a connection and are serviced by Pakistan International Airlines. Your connection may occur in a city such as Quetta.

The most convenient way to go from central Islamabad to lslamabad International Airport is by driving, which on average will take you around 25 to 30min in total. Public transportation is not an option, so you will either need to drive yourself or take a taxi.

An easy way to go from Jinnah International Airport to downtown Karachi is by driving, which usually will take you around 30min on average. Public transportation is also not available, so it is best to either rent a car or to take a local taxi.

You can always choose to rent a car directly from Jinnah International Airport. The car rental area can be found in the Arrivals Terminal and there are a few local companies for you to choose from, including Carrefour Car Rental and Allure-Int Rent-A-Car. These companies all have their fleets on airport property, making it easy to walk to your car once you have finished any necessary paperwork.