MEL - ISB

$532 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Islamabad

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Islamabad departing on 3/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Islamabad, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Islamabad, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$939
Typical prices: $853-$1,153
China Southern
Wed 3/11Sun 5/3
MEL - ISB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$532
Typical prices: $454-$681
China Southern
Mon 3/23
MEL - ISB • 1 stop
When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.
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October
Cheapest • 12% price drop
November
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Islamabad (MEL-ISB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Islamabad that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Melbourne to Islamabad

Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, May 3
China Southern Logo
11:25 am - 8:15 pm
MEL
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ISB
38h 50m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
9:35 pm - 7:20 pm
ISB
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MEL
16h 45m
1 stop
$939China Southern
Fri, May 8 - Thu, Jun 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 7:35 pm
MEL
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ISB
51h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:35 pm - 8:40 am
ISB
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MEL
30h 05m
1 stop
$969Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 14 - Sun, May 3
China Southern Logo
11:25 am - 8:15 pm
MEL
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ISB
38h 50m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
9:35 pm - 7:20 pm
ISB
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MEL
16h 45m
1 stop
$1,035China Southern
Fri, May 8 - Thu, Jun 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 7:35 pm
MEL
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ISB
51h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:35 pm - 8:40 am
ISB
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MEL
30h 05m
1 stop
$1,065Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Apr 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 6:00 pm
MEL
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ISB
27h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 8:30 pm
ISB
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MEL
27h 00m
2 stops
$1,087Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 23
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6:20 pm - 6:10 pm
MEL
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ISB
29h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:30 am - 5:00 pm
ISB
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MEL
30h 30m
1 stop
$1,094Etihad Airways
Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Mar 20
Etihad Airways Logo
6:20 pm - 6:10 pm
MEL
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ISB
29h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:30 am - 5:00 pm
ISB
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MEL
30h 30m
1 stop
$1,095Etihad Airways
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Apr 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 6:00 pm
MEL
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ISB
27h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 8:30 pm
ISB
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MEL
25h 20m
2 stops
$1,098Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Fri, Apr 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 6:00 pm
MEL
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ISB
27h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 3:50 pm
ISB
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MEL
30h 00m
1 stop
$1,112Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Thu, Jun 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 7:35 pm
MEL
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ISB
51h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:35 pm - 8:40 am
ISB
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MEL
30h 05m
2 stops
$1,118Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Islamabad flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Islamabad to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad departing in March.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad is October, where tickets cost $979 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,335 and $1,204 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$532
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Melbourne to Islamabad

When to book flights from Melbourne to Islamabad

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Islamabad based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Melbourne to Islamabad flights

  • How can I get from Islamabad Airport to the city centre?

    It’s very easy to get from Islamabad International Airport to the centre of the Pakistani capital. With ride-share apps operating regularly, you can book through your own phone. With the journey time taking about 30min and costing around about Rs 310 (A$ 2.60), it’s not expensive to complete your journey.

  • Are there direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad Airport?

    Unfortunately, there are no direct flights between Melbourne and Islamabad; however, there are many indirect flights you can take that require at least one transfer. For example, you could fly with Etihad Airways, which requires one transfer in Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) before it continues its journey to Pakistan. Air China also flies this route with one stop, which is in Beijing.

  • Can I stay at an airport hotel before my flight?

    Yes, you can stay at an airport hotel in Melbourne Airport the night before your flight, such as ibis budget. This is a good option for those that don’t want to be in a rush the day of their flight, or if they’re taking off early.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad was $532 for a one-way ticket and $939 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Melbourne and Islamabad?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Islamabad?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Islamabad?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne and Islamabad.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Islamabad, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Islamabad are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,245 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,468 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Islamabad?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Islamabad.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Islamabad?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Islamabad from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Islamabad?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Islamabad with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. Booking your flights between Melbourne and ISB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Islamabad?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Islamabad from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad

  • From the centre of Melbourne you can get to Melbourne Airport (MEL) quickly and efficiently. You can get a taxi, which will take you about 30min and cost approximately A$ 60. There is a cheaper option too, called the SkyBus, which will take about 45min and costs around A$ 12.
  • From Islamabad Airport (ISB), you can get to the centre very quickly, but you can also reach other parts of the country with ease too. You can get to Mangial in about 30min by car, or you could reach Kattarian in about 1h 20min by car, making it a great airport to land at to explore Pakistan further.
  • Before you take off from Melbourne Airport, you can enjoy one of its lounges ahead of your trip. Lounges, such as the Lounge House, are available for about A$ 45 per person, which provide you with access to complimentary food, drinks and Wi-Fi.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Melbourne to Islamabad

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Islamabad. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3479 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
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They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

2.0 MediocreLaurel, Dec 2025
JFK - DXB
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They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

The 2 sockets near me didjt work i had my phone by end of the flight on low bat and had issues to book uber thereafter Electrical sockets should work if emirates does not allow batteries Baggage claim in zurich took very long

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

I appreciated the vailability of wheelchair services for persons with mobility issues all the way up to the aircraft. What could be better would be the food choices.

Awesome hospitality, awesome staff, awesome food & awesome travel time. Thanks

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

Good. It would be great if comfort seats were available

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

It was excellent in all respects. I don’t think it needs any improvement

From the start of my vacation at Logan Airport, Boston it was chaotic. I'm praying my flight home is better .I'm grateful that we landed safe

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

Very disappointing #1 - You have to pay extra to use the business lounge, or else you sit in the cold airport for 7 hours and fall sick #2 - Did an awful job with boarding, they turned on the "last call" notice on the monitor made the passengers come running to the gate, once the passengers came close the crew would tell them - hey we are not boarding yet, this included passengers with children also, this was happening all the time, it was pitiful to see #3 - Did not have the courtesy for the passengers in the business class, there is a reasons why people choose business class, because they need to get to work, that means sleep is very important for them, in the business class, the crew members would themselves cause so much noise by closing the door in a loud way, once the crew member does it then the other passengers are also doing it, #4 - the food did not smell good, #5 - The Abu Dhabi airport is small, so not a whole lot to do, especially when the layover is 7+ hours. #6 - Did not provide the slippers with pajamas, #7 - also the pajamas also I had to ask, only after asking it was provided. #8- Asked for an extra pillow because the pillow they provided was not tall enough, the crew member said there was no additional pillow and gave me something like a blanket, I tried my best to use that as a pillow, but my head kept on sliding and that messed up my sleep and did not get deep thorough sleep Overall the airlines did not have an understanding of how to care for the passengers, especially the business class ones. Overall it was a bad experience, I would much rather spend the money with Qatar airways, the experience with Qatar is so much better.

Seat space was tight and uncomfortable. There was hardly any cushioning giving me a terrible tail bone ache. Getting and out was extremely cramped. We paid for seat choices and felt totally ripped off. Food was mediocre. By the time the servers served 2 or 3 rows they ran out of this or that option as we saw on the inbound trip also. This is infuriating. Entertainment choices were extremely limited for such a long haul. The screen froze on occasion and did not switch off when the on off button was pressed. When it did it came back on its own in 5 seconds. The airlines has gone downhill since last year.

1 hour flight. No complaints. Some drinks would have been nice.

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

excellent, staff and boarding were all seamless and no issues, thank you!

Wish the flight attendants were more attentive in serving food

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

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