Flying from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Islamabad International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
The timezone in Abu Dhabi is UTC+4, which is one hour behind Islamabad.
Flights from ISB to AUH start at 04:15 — the earliest with Etihad Airways. The latest departure is at 23:05 with Pakistan International Airlines. Overall, there are 35 weekly Islamabad International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your ISB to AUH 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 for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Islamabad International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, so jetting off to Abu Dhabi (and then seeing more of United Arab Emirates!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Etihad Airways on this route.
Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier offering ISB to AUH flights. An impressive 93.44% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Islamabad International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ISB and AUH include:
Jinnah International Airport
Muscat International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
R 3,747 is the lowest price for a one-way Islamabad International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 5,480. These fares may change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from ISB to AUH, reserve your trip eight months ahead of your planned departure.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Islamabad International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ISB to AUH.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Islamabad International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Handy information about Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Islamabad International Airport, data shows 71.38% of flights complete their journey on time.
Islamabad International Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Islamabad. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to ISB? If you're catching an early flight from Islamabad International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
If you're landing on a late Islamabad International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near AUH:
Explore without limits with an Abu Dhabi International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Europcar and chase adventure across Abu Dhabi and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Abu Dhabi International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Rates generally rise closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
From Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Islamabad International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. February is the most popular month to visit Abu Dhabi. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Abu Dhabi is July, with the temperature ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Book your flights from Islamabad International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ISB to AUH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United Arab Emirates just waiting to be explored. Around 121 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi, a trip to Dubai will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism.
If you want to check out another great destination in United Arab Emirates, head for Sharjah, about 145 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park are key reasons to visit.