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$101+ Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) to Islamabad (ISB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — ISB
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Islamabad Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Islamabad

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to Islamabad (ISB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$278
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$101
(flydubai)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$314

Good round-trip deal

$323 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
From Dubai Intl to Islamabad Intl
One-way flight from Dubai Intl to Islamabad Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Islamabad Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dubai Intl to Islamabad Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Dubai to Islamabad
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to Islamabad. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/51:30 amDXB - ISB
1 stop12h 00mGulf Air
Mon 9/153:30 pmISB - DXB
1 stop5h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 7/27$278
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/99:00 pmDXB - ISB
1 stop11h 10mSAUDIA
Thu 11/132:00 amISB - DXB
1 stop15h 00mSAUDIA
Deal found 7/29$279
This Pakistan International Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Pakistan International Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/188:45 pmDXB - ISB
1 stop20h 10mPakistan International Airlines
Tue 10/211:05 amISB - DXB
Nonstop3h 40mPakistan International Airlines
Deal found 7/29$280
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flydubai is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2412:40 amDXB - ISB
Nonstop3h 10mflydubai
Mon 9/295:50 amISB - DXB
Nonstop3h 20mflydubai
Deal found 7/27$301
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/313:20 amDXB - ISB
Nonstop3h 10mEmirates
Wed 10/19:20 amISB - DXB
Nonstop3h 15mEmirates
Deal found 7/28$317
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/27:55 pmDXB - ISB
1 stop6h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/273:30 amISB - DXB
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$319
This Kuwait Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kuwait Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/121:35 pmDXB - ISB
1 stop11h 35mKuwait Airways
Wed 12/33:25 amISB - DXB
1 stop10h 10mKuwait Airways
Deal found 7/28$351

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dubai to Islamabad that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to Islamabad that are best for you.

Fly from

Dubai

Fly to

Islamabad

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiIslamabad

DXB - ISB

DXBISB

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/5

1:30 am-2:30 pm

1 stop12h 00m

Islamabad Intl

Mon 9/15

3:30 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$278

DubaiIslamabad

DXB - ISB

DXBISB

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/9

9:00 pm-9:10 am

1 stop11h 10m

Islamabad Intl

Thu 11/13

2:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$279

DubaiIslamabad

DXB - ISB

DXBISB

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/18

8:45 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Islamabad Intl

Tue 10/21

1:05 am-3:45 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$280

DubaiIslamabad

DXB - ISB

DXBISB

Dubai Intl

Wed 9/24

12:40 am-4:50 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Islamabad Intl

Mon 9/29

5:50 am-8:10 am

Nonstop3h 20m

$301

DubaiIslamabad

DXB - ISB

DXBISB

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/31

3:20 am-7:30 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Islamabad Intl

Wed 10/1

9:20 am-11:35 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$317

DubaiIslamabad

DXB - ISB

DXBISB

Dubai Intl

Fri 8/8

2:40 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Islamabad Intl

Sat 8/16

1:50 am-11:55 am

1 stop11h 05m

$318

DubaiIslamabad

DXB - ISB

DXBISB

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/12

1:35 pm-2:10 am

1 stop11h 35m

Islamabad Intl

Wed 12/3

3:25 am-12:35 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$351

DubaiIslamabad

DXB - ISB

DXBISB

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/31

12:40 am-4:50 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$101

DubaiIslamabad

DXB - ISB

DXBISB

Dubai Intl

Sun 9/14

7:55 pm-3:00 am

1 stop6h 05m

$105

DubaiIslamabad

DXB - ISB

DXBISB

Dubai Intl

Mon 8/11

4:10 am-8:20 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$108

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Islamabad

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Islamabad from Dubai with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Islamabad

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Islamabad?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dubai to Islamabad. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dubai to Islamabad. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Islamabad?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Islamabad (average of $911). Flying from Dubai to Islamabad in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,493). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to ISB?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to Islamabad. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Dubai to Islamabad by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Islamabad

Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to Islamabad. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

The most flights from DXB to ISB are scheduled on a Friday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Dubai to Islamabad?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Dubai to Islamabad?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Dubai to Islamabad chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Riyadh (RUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of 1-stop itineraries from Dubai to Islamabad on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Dubai to Islamabad?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Dubai to Islamabad, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Riyadh (RUH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $277.

What’s the fastest layover option from Dubai to Islamabad?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Islamabad, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Manama (BAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Dubai to Islamabad?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Islamabad, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Manama (BAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 43m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Islamabad

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Islamabad. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Islamabad. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, SAUDIA, and Kuwait Airways from Dubai to Islamabad by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to Islamabad. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Dubai to Islamabad?

    Booking a flight from Dubai Intl (DXB) to Islamabad Intl (ISB) is your only option if you wish to fly from Dubai to Islamabad. On a typical day, there are 6 flights from Dubai Intl to Islamabad Intl, all of which are around 2h 55m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from Dubai Intl to Islamabad.

  • How popular is this Dubai to Islamabad flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Islamabad round-trip?

    According to our current data, Gulf Air ($278), SAUDIA ($279), and Pakistan International Airlines ($280) offers the cheapest pricing from Dubai to Islamabad. Gulf Air is 11% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to Islamabad one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is flydubai, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $101. However, be on the lookout for offers from Salam Air and Pakistan International Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Dubai to Islamabad for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Islamabad?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Dubai to Islamabad consider choosing Air Canada (80%), Emirates (77%) or flydubai (74%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Islamabad?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $111. While the most popular route (Dubai Intl - Islamabad Intl) can be booked for $341 on average our data indicates $242 when flying from Dubai to Islamabad.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to Islamabad that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to Islamabad flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Islamabad?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to Islamabad.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to Islamabad?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to Islamabad by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Islamabad?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Islamabad (average of $911). Flying from Dubai to Islamabad in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,493). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Dubai to Islamabad

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Dubai to Islamabad. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$228Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Salam AirCheapest$229Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pakistan International AirlinesCheapest$250Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
Serene AirCheapest$286Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
airblueCheapest$286Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
flydubaiCheapest$290Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EmiratesCheapest$316Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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