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

• Earliest: departs at 01:20 and lands at 04:55
• Latest: departs at 23:25 and lands at 03:00.

The flight takes about 3h 35m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Islamabad to Abu Dhabi:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Islamabad to Abu Dhabi takes 3h 35m, covering 1,262 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.

Return flights from Islamabad to Abu Dhabi range from £272 to £373, with an average of £316 over the past 12 months. Anything below £272 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the £316 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £268 return via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared with £318 for direct.

Etihad Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Pakistan International Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Islamabad to Abu Dhabi flights are:

• Etihad Airways: 85% on time
• Pakistan International Airlines: 78% on time
• airblue: 77% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £15–£76 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 Pakistan International Airlines and Fly Jinnah. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Islamabad to Abu Dhabi flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £247 to £533. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Islamabad to Abu Dhabi are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £217.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• AMEX
• Hertz
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• DRIVUS

Flights from Islamabad to Abu Dhabi usually depart from Islamabad Intl (ISB) and arrive at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 Islamabad to Abu Dhabi route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 01m.

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

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Islamabad to Abu Dhabi. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £300 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £368, a difference of £68.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

4 airlines operate flights between Islamabad and Abu Dhabi. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• Pakistan International Airlines
• AirSial
• airblue

Flying via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 47m, compared to 16h 45m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 22h 39m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Abu Dhabi is 1 hour behind Islamabad (Gulf Time vs Pakistan Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Yas Marina Circuit - F1, and Zayed Sports City Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Islamabad to Abu Dhabi flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Pakistan International Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• airblue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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