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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.

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

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

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

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $184 round-trip, compared to $1,435 via a layover through Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

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 airblue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 variants.

Most connecting flights from Islamabad to Karachi pass through Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the Islamabad to Karachi route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $179 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $191, a difference of $12. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 7 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Islamabad to Karachi flights, with 30% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 20%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:10 am and lands at 3:10 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:55 am.

The flight takes about 2h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% above the route average of $184. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Islamabad to Karachi takes 2h 00m, 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.

One-way fares from Islamabad to Karachi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $117, which is 23% above the typical average for this route.

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: 87% on time
• Fly Jinnah: 81% on time
• airblue: 78% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 75% of the time on average.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Round-trip flights from Islamabad to Karachi range from $165 to $203, with an average of $184 over the past 12 months. Anything below $165 counts as a good deal.