Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Islamabad International Airport.
The timezone in Islamabad is UTC+5, which is one hour ahead of Dubai.
Take your pick of 103 weekly Dubai Airport to Islamabad International Airport flights. The 01:45 departure with Pakistan International Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Emirates operates the last service of the day at 21:30.
Leave plenty of time to make your DXB to ISB flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like January? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Dubai Airport to Islamabad International Airport, so jetting to Islamabad (and then discovering more of Pakistan!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Emirates is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 70.11% of its services arriving as planned, Emirates is the most punctual carrier offering DXB to ISB flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Islamabad International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between DXB and ISB include:
Skardu Airport
Quetta Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight is $92. A return ticket right now is $322. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DXB to ISB.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Islamabad International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from DXB to ISB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai Airport to Islamabad International Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of the flights that depart from Dubai Airport, 74.31% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Dubai Airport to Islamabad International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to DXB:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ISB if you're catching a late Dubai Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport to central Islamabad has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Islamabad International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Islamabad. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Islamabad is June, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from Dubai Airport to Islamabad International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from DXB to ISB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Pakistan
You've seen Islamabad, now it's time to discover other corners of Pakistan. Journey about 274 kilometres south-east to Lahore to tick off its top attractions. From Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks to B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Pakistan, head for Faisalabad, about 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block are among its highlights.