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

• Earliest: departs at 12:10 am and lands at 2:07 am
• Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 12:27 am.

The flight takes about 1h 57m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Karachi to Islamabad takes 1h 57m, 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 Karachi to Islamabad range from $168 to $205, with an average of $185 over the past 12 months. Anything below $168 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $185 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $185 round-trip, compared to $235 via a layover through Lahore (LHE).

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

• Fly Jinnah: 85% on time
• Serene Air: 82% on time
• airblue: 80% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 80% 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 airblue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Karachi to Islamabad flights, with 42% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 8%.

One-way fares from Karachi to Islamabad are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $80, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Karachi to Islamabad route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 03m.

Most connecting flights from Karachi to Islamabad pass through Lahore (LHE), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Karachi to Islamabad. 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.

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

• Fly Jinnah
• Pakistan International Airlines
• AirSial
• airblue

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
• airblue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

If you’re looking for direct connections between Karachi and Islamabad, you will be happy to learn that Pakistani International Airlines is the only airline flying directly from Karachi to Islamabad. Therefore, when booking nonstop flights, be sure to book with this airline, as it offers multiple flights daily. Other carriers such as Etihad and Qatar Airways also fly this route, but all their trips involve at least one layover.

Different airlines tend to provide different amenities to their customers, so it is important to ensure that you check beforehand to avoid any inconveniences. For example, if you have booked your flight with Pakistani International Airlines, you should know that it doesn’t have a first-class option. On the other hand, if you choose to fly with Qatar Airways, it provides Wi-Fi and a light meal during your flight.

While flying is never the most sustainable way to travel, it is sometimes unavoidable, making it our responsibility to make the trip as sustainable as possible. This starts with choosing a sustainable airline carrier. Of the airlines flying this route, Etihad Airways has one of the best records when it comes to sustainability, with its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality as well as the use of sustainable fuel.

Unfortunately, there isn’t any option for public transport connecting Islamabad Airport to the city center. For travelers flying into Islamabad from Karachi, the only commuter option is taking a taxi. They are available in abundance at the parking lot outside the main terminal. To get one, just approach the driver and give them the address of the hotel or place you want to be transferred to and they will oblige.