Dubai (DXB) to Islamabad (ISB) is served nonstop by Emirates, Fly Jinnah, PIA, AirSial, Airblue. Scheduled flying time is about 3h 25m. SafirAvia issues tickets on all of them on our own IATA accreditation, so you pay the fare, not a middleman's markup on top.
If timings or price matter more than a nonstop, one-stop options via Abu Dhabi on flydubai, Etihad Airways are often cheaper outside peak weeks. We quote both side by side.
Fares move most in Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, December/Christmas holidays, Summer holidays. 3-6 weeks ahead; 8+ weeks for Eid and December
Airlines on this route
| Airline | Service |
|---|---|
| Emirates | Nonstop |
| Fly Jinnah | Nonstop |
| PIA | Nonstop |
| AirSial | Nonstop |
| Airblue | Nonstop |
| flydubai | One-stop via Abu Dhabi |
| Etihad Airways | One-stop via Abu Dhabi |
Booking tips for Dubai → Islamabad
- This is a high-frequency route served by five nonstop carriers (Emirates, Fly Jinnah, PIA, AirSial and Airblue), so it is one of the easier Pakistan-UAE sectors to book close to departure outside Eid/December peaks.
- Emirates alone runs around 10 nonstop flights a week on this route; combined with the other four carriers, total weekly capacity is substantial, though a single reliable combined weekly total could not be confirmed.
- Fly Jinnah and Airblue are lower-cost options compared with Emirates and PIA - compare baggage allowance carefully, especially if travelling with typical UAE-Pakistan return luggage.
- Dubai International handles very high volumes of Pakistan-bound traffic around Eid - book several weeks ahead and arrive early for check-in during that period.
Schedule and fare references checked 2026-09-18: flightsfrom.com · sastaticket.pk