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Among airlines operating Riyadh to Islamabad flights:

• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection
• flynas: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

8 airlines operate flights between Riyadh and Islamabad. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• SAUDIA
• Riyadh Air
• flynas
• airblue
• Pakistan International Airlines
• Fly Jinnah

Flights from Riyadh to Islamabad usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Islamabad Intl (ISB).

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

• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• 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

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Riyadh to Islamabad:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $388 round-trip via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH), compared to $448 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $3–$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 A320neo variants.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 8% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Riyadh to Islamabad route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $417 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $453, a difference of $36. 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 Riyadh to Islamabad route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 16 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Islamabad flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 17%, evening flights for 16%, and morning flights for 1%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 4:16 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 4:06 am.

The flight takes about 4h 11m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $432. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Islamabad takes 4h 11m, covering 1,676 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 $320 to $1,782. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Riyadh to Islamabad are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $114, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

flynas is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while flyadeal has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Riyadh to Islamabad flights are:

• flynas: 88% on time
• flyadeal: 85% on time
• SAUDIA: 84% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 79% of the time on average.

Evening 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.

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 32m, compared with 9h 18m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 9h 46m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Islamabad is 2 hours ahead of Riyadh (Pakistan Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Islamabad range from $370 to $520, with an average of $432 over the past 12 months. Anything below $370 counts as a good deal.