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£93 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Islamabad

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Dubai to Islamabad.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£200
Overall average: £252
Pakistan International Airlines
Wed 31/12Sun 18/1
DXB - ISB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£207
Typical prices: £223-£288
Pakistan International Airlines
Mon 2/2Thu 28/5
DXB - ISB • Direct
Our travellers' advice
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For a smooth departure, use the metro at Dubai Intl.
For a hassle-free arrival, use ride-sharing apps at ISB.
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 3% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Dubai to Islamabad (DXB-ISB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dubai to Islamabad that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Dubai to Islamabad

Wed, 31 Dec - Sun, 18 Jan
Pakistan International Airlines Logo
20:30 - 17:55
DXB
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ISB
20h 25m1 stop
Pakistan International Airlines Logo
23:50 - 02:45
ISB
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DXB
3h 55mdirect
£200Pakistan International Airlines
Mon, 5 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
SAUDIA Logo
22:30 - 08:10
DXB
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ISB
8h 40m1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
09:50 - 03:00
ISB
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DXB
18h 10m1 stop
£205SAUDIA
Mon, 2 Feb - Thu, 28 May
Pakistan International Airlines Logo
04:10 - 08:10
DXB
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ISB
3h 00mdirect
Pakistan International Airlines Logo
00:55 - 03:45
ISB
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DXB
3h 50mdirect
£207Pakistan International Airlines
Fri, 17 Apr - Sun, 7 Jun
Pakistan International Airlines Logo
04:10 - 08:15
DXB
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ISB
3h 05mdirect
Pakistan International Airlines Logo
01:05 - 03:45
ISB
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DXB
3h 40mdirect
£208Pakistan International Airlines
Wed, 14 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan
SAUDIA Logo
22:30 - 08:10
DXB
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ISB
8h 40m1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
09:50 - 19:00
ISB
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DXB
10h 10m1 stop
£208SAUDIA
Sat, 28 Mar - Fri, 1 May
Pakistan International Airlines Logo
04:10 - 08:10
DXB
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ISB
3h 00mdirect
Pakistan International Airlines Logo
10:00 - 02:55
ISB
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DXB
17h 55m1 stop
£209Pakistan International Airlines
Sun, 29 Mar - Sun, 3 May
Pakistan International Airlines Logo
04:10 - 08:15
DXB
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ISB
3h 05mdirect
Pakistan International Airlines Logo
10:00 - 02:55
ISB
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DXB
17h 55m1 stop
£210Pakistan International Airlines
Wed, 25 Mar - Tue, 19 May
Pakistan International Airlines Logo
04:10 - 08:10
DXB
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ISB
3h 00mdirect
Pakistan International Airlines Logo
00:55 - 03:45
ISB
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DXB
3h 50mdirect
£211Pakistan International Airlines
Wed, 1 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Pakistan International Airlines Logo
04:10 - 08:15
DXB
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ISB
3h 05mdirect
Pakistan International Airlines Logo
00:55 - 03:45
ISB
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DXB
3h 50mdirect
£212Pakistan International Airlines
Wed, 31 Dec - Sun, 1 Feb
Pakistan International Airlines Logo
20:30 - 08:55
DXB
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ISB
11h 25m1 stop
Pakistan International Airlines Logo
23:50 - 02:45
ISB
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DXB
3h 55mdirect
£213Pakistan International Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Dubai to Islamabad flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dubai to Islamabad to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai to Islamabad?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dubai to Islamabad clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Islamabad on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Dubai to Islamabad. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Islamabad?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to Islamabad, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Dubai to Islamabad is January, where tickets cost £221 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £288 and £271 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Dubai to Islamabad?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £235, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to Islamabad, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dubai to Islamabad, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 3% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Dubai to Islamabad

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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DXB

For a smooth departure, use the metro connecting Terminals 1 and 3. It's efficient and avoids parking hassles.

ISB

For a hassle-free arrival, use ride-sharing apps like Uber or Careem from ISB. They are often cheaper than taxis.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Dubai to Islamabad

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£93
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
Flight from Dubai to Islamabad

When to book flights from Dubai to Islamabad

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dubai to Islamabad based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Dubai to Islamabad

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dubai to Islamabad?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dubai to Islamabad was £93 for a one-way ticket and £200 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dubai to Islamabad?

    When flying out of Dubai you will be using Dubai Intl. You will be landing at Islamabad, also known as Islamabad Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Dubai to Islamabad?

    flydubai, and Emirates offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Dubai to Islamabad flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dubai to Islamabad?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dubai to Islamabad flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dubai to Islamabad?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Dubai and Islamabad.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dubai to Islamabad?

    There are direct flights from Dubai to Islamabad on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dubai to Islamabad, Emirates or SAUDIA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dubai to Islamabad are Emirates and SAUDIA. With an average price for the route of £260 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. SAUDIA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £210 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dubai to Islamabad?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dubai to Islamabad.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dubai to Islamabad?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Islamabad from Dubai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dubai to Islamabad?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Islamabad with an airline and back to Dubai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dubai to Islamabad?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Islamabad from Dubai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Dubai to Islamabad

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Dubai to Islamabad? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £98 or less one-way and £245 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Dubai to Islamabad?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Dubai Intl to Islamabad Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Dubai Intl Airport to Islamabad Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dubai Intl to Islamabad Intl

Monday

AirSial, Emirates, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

AirSial, Emirates, +3 more

Tuesday

AirSial, Emirates, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

AirSial, Emirates, +3 more

Wednesday

AirSial, Emirates, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

AirSial, Emirates, +3 more

Thursday

AirSial, Emirates, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

AirSial, Emirates, +3 more

Friday

AirSial, Emirates, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

AirSial, Emirates, +3 more

Saturday

AirSial, Emirates, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

AirSial, Emirates, +3 more

Sunday

AirSial, Pakistan International Airlines, airblue, +1 more

AirSial, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Islamabad Intl to Dubai Intl

Monday

AirSial, Emirates, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

AirSial, Emirates, +3 more

Tuesday

AirSial, Emirates, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

AirSial, Emirates, +3 more

Wednesday

AirSial, Emirates, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

AirSial, Emirates, +3 more

Thursday

AirSial, Emirates, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

AirSial, Emirates, +3 more

Friday

AirSial, Emirates, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

AirSial, Emirates, +3 more

Saturday

AirSial, Emirates, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

AirSial, Emirates, +3 more

Sunday

AirSial, Emirates, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

AirSial, Emirates, +3 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Dubai to Islamabad

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dubai to Islamabad. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dubai to Islamabad? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3434 reviews
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
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Love that you can walk directly to your gate from the Emirates Business class lounge, very convenient

10.0 ExcellentJonathan, Dec 2025
DXB - CMN
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Love that you can walk directly to your gate from the Emirates Business class lounge, very convenient

Warm staff, very responsive service. Well furnished cabin and comfortable seat and amenities. Excellent onboard wifi connection and very large comfortable restrooms.

in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

Very poor boarding experience with these remote gates and buses. Also these 777s bardy need a remodeling. Entertainment is a bit laggy. Food and crew is still among the better, but they seriously have to do something with these remote gates.

I take emirates because of direct flights Otherwise no Cabin crew niot friendly and never friendly across the airlines Planes old inside not renewd .. this is not an issue The issue is the poor service

Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

The 2 sockets near me didjt work i had my phone by end of the flight on low bat and had issues to book uber thereafter Electrical sockets should work if emirates does not allow batteries Baggage claim in zurich took very long

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

The planes are very cold. The AC is too much.

It was great honestly the cabin crew were warm and welcoming everything was perfect the food was nice.

Didn’t like anything about the flight: I am so frustrated at this point. Since 8 days I have been dealing with your customer service regarding my seat changes. I paid $51.10 for extra legroom seats and one fine morning I get an email that my seats have been changed. I tried to contact the customer service and they have been just fooling me around stating that my issue will be resolved. Saudia is the worst airline. Pathetic. On the day of my travel, I came at the counter and the guy told me that my seat assigned is 36A and my wife’s seat is different. He then changed my seats to 33A which is not at all a extra legroom seats. I asked the person is these seats are extra legroom he said yes and when I came to the aircraft I am sitting in a normal seat. The TCR Shameer Ansari or Sameeri Ansari came and did nothing telling me that he tried his best find a solution. I need someone to contact me ASAP and I need a refund for the entire flight. I don’t need your Al Fursan points they are worthless. Contact me ASAP.

I recently flew with Saudi Arabian Airlines, and it was truly an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff were exceptionally polite, professional, and attentive throughout the journey. Check-in was smooth and well-organized, and boarding was efficient and on time. The cabin was spotless and comfortable, with plenty of legroom and a calm, welcoming atmosphere. The in-flight service was top-notch — meals were delicious and offered with generous portions, and the crew made sure every passenger was well taken care of. I also appreciated the wide range of entertainment options, including movies, music, and TV shows in multiple languages. The flight was punctual, and the overall experience reflected the airline’s strong commitment to hospitality and passenger satisfaction. Without a doubt, I’d highly recommend Saudia to anyone traveling within the region or internationally. Their service quality easily matches — and often surpasses — many top global airlines. I’m looking forward to flying with them again! ⸻ Would you like me to tailor it for a specific flight route or class (e.g., Economy, Business, Jeddah–Washington DC)? I can make it sound even more personal or detailed.

It was a disaster. The crew was so rude and had no professionalism. She dropped something onto the floor, then took it from the floor and put it into the food tray. Also, when she got some spilling, she went straight to the toilet, got some tissue and started cleaning the food trolley

I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Damage lagguage, They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Same situation saudi lost my pram and car seat and damaged lagguage

My gag was left at liayad airport when I landed at jeddah airport 9 am I waited for my bags at jeddah airport till 2.45 pm almost 6 hrs bad very bad

Aircraft condition is better than of PIA, full flight yet crew managed all well, boating and departure was on time… Kayak time however was inaccurate, Kayak shows the flight were retimed to afternoon 2pm but it was on time…

Moderate carrier , one of the flight attendant crashed my leg with the food table and never bothered to apologia but give you a lecture about how to sit in your seat.

If the flight was full I would have been more uncomfortable as the space was small. The seat in front of me was very close, I wear transition lenses and it was too close for a comfortable viewing experience. The foot room was not the best either. The row was empty so I had shoulder width space. The foot space in my opinion could be better, I am just 6ft tall, medium built and found the space mediocre. The AC on the flight could have been cooler. We were delaed on the tarmac and the air con was warm. Even in the air, it could have been cooler. Apart from that excellent service crew, we were delayed on the tarmac and water was offered to us which was of good temperature. The snacks offered were acceptable. Thanks for a safe and smooth journey.

Boarding from T3 is a nightmare for the transfer to the aircraft.

BEST air crew in the industry and service delivery takes it to the next level from great to AMAZING!!!

No TVs are working, in my local busses also not work sometimes. Is the both are same,,

The timing for this flight is really odd.. at 4.45AM If it was 1AM or 8AM it would be great. I guess its probably for European connecting flights with Emirates? Anyway, for a budget airline, the business class product in FlyDubai is quite decent. You even get Champagne, although 4AM is an off time to have it. The Throne seat for me while is great for privacy, sleeping isn't great for the foot extension. This flight is great for me due to its direct nature but if Emirates did it, I would choose that.

The quality is worse and worse , this business ticket pricing is overpriced !!!!

The Plane was very small.. domestic route will perfect not international

If I have a choice I would not use this airline. They moved by booking to Smart Wings, an airline they code share with. Changing terminals in buses and dealing with some of the staff associated with it is not the best experience. Having stated that I must share that the crew of Smart Wings airlines was polite.

Consider serving food to all passengers regardless of food reservation status during booking.

Very unprofessional staff gave us hard time I will never ever fly out with PIA

The flight from Gilgit to Islamabad was cancelled. I had to arrange alternate transportation to Islamabad that took over 12 hours drive over a dangerous mountain pass with mudslides that were still being cleared as we drove. Could I please be given a refund for this cancelled flight?

Poor also they kelt changing dates of ticket! Not recommended

I am very certain that the food on this flight caused food poisoning.

Overall, it its good , needs to improve the food quality and more variety of food

Flight was good but it started half an hour late

Food was 👍 great , seats are a bit narrow, crew is helpful..

The flight was canceled two times and didn’t tell me on time I was waiting all day long for my flight but at the end it was worst.

Flight was good and on time. Check in long time could have been avoided by having more counters at the airport

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