Flying from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Dubai: what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Islamabad International Airport to Dubai.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4. The city is one hour behind Islamabad, where Islamabad International Airport is located.
You can pick from 43 services a week between Islamabad International Airport (ISB) and Dubai International Airport (DXB). This is the most popular flight route.
For a relaxed start to your ISB to Dubai flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Start your trip at ISB and travel nonstop to Dubai International Airport (DXB). That will be your arrival point when searching for Islamabad International Airport to Dubai tickets.
Direct flights from Islamabad International Airport to Dubai are offered by a range of airlines. Fly with any of these:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from ISB to Dubai. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
Karachi Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
Quetta International Airport (UET)
Skardu Airport (KDU)
ISB is about 24 kilometres from central Islamabad. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a hotel near ISB? If you've booked an early flight from Islamabad International Airport to Dubai, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
Of the departures from Islamabad International Airport, 67% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Dubai
R 3,969 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Islamabad International Airport to Dubai flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 6,643. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book five months before flying. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from ISB to Dubai.
Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Islamabad International Airport to Dubai tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an even better deal on cheap flights from ISB to Dubai.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Islamabad International Airport to Dubai by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Islamabad International Airport to Dubai. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Dubai International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from ISB to Dubai.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. After your flight from Islamabad International Airport to Dubai, it'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to DWC. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your ISB to Dubai flight:
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride three weeks before your arrival at DWC can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Dubai
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Islamabad International Airport to Dubai. January is the busiest month for a trip to Dubai. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in December.
Lock in a Islamabad International Airport to Dubai plane ticket with a departure in July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ISB to Dubai in January when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Dubai
After booking your flight from Islamabad International Airport to Dubai, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dubai:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Dubai Opera, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Gold Souk are must-visits when exploring Dubai.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
You've seen Dubai, now it's time to explore more of the United Arab Emirates. Travel about 121 kilometres southwest to Abu Dhabi to tick off its top sights. From Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.