Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Islamabad International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
Islamabad's timezone is UTC+5, making Islamabad two hours ahead of Riyadh.
You can choose from 22 weekly King Khaled International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flights. The 00:15 departure with Airblue is the earliest flight you can take. Flynas operates the last service of the day at 21:25.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your RUH to ISB flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
There are direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Islamabad International Airport, so getting to Islamabad (and then seeing more of Pakistan!) is simple. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Serene Air on this route.
Pakistan International Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for RUH to ISB flights, with 85.0% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Islamabad International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between RUH and ISB include:
Dubai Airport
Jinnah International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
$123 is currently the lowest price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. Return flights start at $379. These fares can change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from RUH to ISB by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from RUH to ISB is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from King Khaled International Airport to Islamabad International Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from RUH touch down on schedule 86.76% of the time.
To get to King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel close to RUH? If you're boarding an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Islamabad International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a King Khaled International Airport to Islamabad International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ISB instead:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
From Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Islamabad. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Islamabad is June, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Islamabad International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RUH to ISB sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Pakistan
Lahore is just one of the many places in Pakistan waiting to be explored after you've seen Islamabad. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Khayaban-e-Quaid New Parks, B Block Park Sabzazar and Tariq garden mini zoo.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Pakistan, head for Faisalabad, roughly 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. Gulshan-E-Haram, Main Park گلشنِ حرم مَین پارک, Norani Park and Triangle park Chambeli block are key reasons to visit.
