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3 airlines operate flights between Muscat and Islamabad. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Salam Air
• AirSial
• Pakistan International Airlines

Flights from Muscat to Islamabad usually depart from Muscat Seeb (MCT) and arrive at Islamabad Intl (ISB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Salam Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Pakistan International Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Hahn Air: 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.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Muscat to Islamabad.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $213 round-trip via Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl (KHI), compared to $306 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $24–$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 Salam Air and Pakistan International Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from Muscat to Islamabad most commonly connect through:

• Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl (KHI) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 12% of one-stop connections

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl (KHI) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Muscat to Islamabad route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $289 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $338, a difference of $49. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Night is the busiest departure period on Muscat to Islamabad flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 2:30 am and lands at 5:14 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 2:39 am.

The flight takes about 2h 44m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 14% above the route average of $305. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Muscat to Islamabad takes 2h 44m, covering 1,116 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $275 to $1,481. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Muscat to Islamabad are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $85, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 09m, compared with 8h 12m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) and 8h 12m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Islamabad is 1 hour ahead of Muscat (Pakistan Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Muscat to Islamabad range from $256 to $365, with an average of $305 over the past 12 months. Anything below $256 counts as a good deal.