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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Riyadh Airport to Islamabad Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $631. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Islamabad.$531 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Riyadh on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Islamabad on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $531, select.

Islamabad.$536 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with PIA.Outbound indirect flight with PIA, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with PIA, departs from Islamabad on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $536, select.

Islamabad.$546 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Islamabad on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $546, select.

Islamabad.$551 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Riyadh on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Islamabad on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $551, select.

Islamabad.$557 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Islamabad on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $557, select.

Islamabad.$577 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with PIA.Outbound indirect flight with PIA, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with PIA, departs from Islamabad on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $577, select.

Islamabad.$582 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Riyadh on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Islamabad on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $582, select.

Islamabad.$583 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Riyadh on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Islamabad on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $583, select.

Islamabad.$585 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Fri, 18 Dec.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Islamabad on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $585, select.

Islamabad.$585 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Islamabad on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $585, select.

Islamabad.$585 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Islamabad on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $585, select.

Islamabad.$585 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Sun, 3 Jan.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Islamabad on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $585, select.

Islamabad.$585 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Sat, 10 Apr.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Islamabad on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $585, select.

Islamabad.$585 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Islamabad on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $585, select.

Islamabad.$586 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Islamabad on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $586, select.

Islamabad.$587 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Islamabad.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Islamabad on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $587, select.

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Cheapest flight found	$531
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	4 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airline	Saudia
Average flights per week	46

Finding cheap flights from Riyadh to Islamabad: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Riyadh to Islamabad?

The best price we found for a return flight from Riyadh to Islamabad is $531. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad?

4 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Riyadh to Islamabad.

Which airlines fly direct from Riyadh to Islamabad?

Saudia, Virgin Atlantic and ITA Airways fly direct from Riyadh to Islamabad.

How many flights are there a week from Riyadh to Islamabad?

As of June 2026, there are 46 flights per week flying from Riyadh to Islamabad.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad?

The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Riyadh Airport to Islamabad Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Riyadh Airport to Islamabad Airport on Sunday, 20 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Islamabad Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Islamabad?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Islamabad but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Islamabad?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Islamabad is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Riyadh Airport to Islamabad with?

Currently, Gulf Air and PIA offer the cheapest flight tickets to Islamabad.

Flying from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Islamabad Airport (ISB): what you need to know

The average length of a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Islamabad Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
Islamabad is two hours ahead of Riyadh and follows the UTC+5 timezone.
Each week, there are 32 Riyadh Airport to Islamabad Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your RUH to ISB flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
There's a good range of direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Islamabad Airport to pick from. When organising your Islamabad journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of Pakistan:
Saudia is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Saudia ranks as the top on-time carrier for RUH to ISB flights, with 88.31% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Riyadh Airport to Islamabad Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between RUH and ISB:
- Dubai Airport
- Zayed International Airport
- Bahrain Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Islamabad Airport (ISB)

Right now, $147 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Islamabad Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $531. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from RUH to ISB by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Islamabad Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from RUH to ISB by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Riyadh Airport to Islamabad Airport.

Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)

85% of flights leaving Riyadh Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from RUH.
To reach Riyadh Airport from central Riyadh, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
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Arriving at Islamabad Airport (ISB)

If you're coming in on a late Riyadh Airport to Islamabad Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near ISB:

Getting from Islamabad Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad

Islamabad Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Islamabad. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour.

When to fly to Islamabad Airport (ISB)

The quietest month for a flight from Riyadh Airport to Islamabad Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Islamabad based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Islamabad is June, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Riyadh Airport to Islamabad Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RUH to ISB sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Pakistan

You've seen Islamabad, now it's time to discover other corners of Pakistan. Journey around 274 kilometres south-east to Lahore to check off its leading sights. From Mavi Mosque(blue mosque) to Indo-Islamic Design Monument and Jamia Masjid Shah Jamaat, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Faisalabad is another essential stop in Pakistan and is around 257 kilometres south of Islamabad. No trip is complete without seeing Faisal Masjid, Cricket Ground and Jinnah Park.