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

• Earliest: departs at 1:30 am and lands at 5:35 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 4:00 am.

The flight takes about 4h 05m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Riyadh to Islamabad:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Islamabad takes 4h 05m, covering 4,341 km.

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.

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Islamabad range from 1,398 ﷼ to 1,944 ﷼, with an average of 1,622 ﷼ over the past 12 months. Anything below 1,398 ﷼ counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the 1,622 ﷼ route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average 1,488 ﷼ round-trip via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH), compared to 1,664 ﷼ for direct flights.

flynas is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Riyadh Air has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Riyadh to Islamabad flights are:

• flynas: 89% on time
• Riyadh Air: 87% on time
• flyadeal: 86% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 16 ﷼–370 ﷼ 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 Fly Jinnah and Pakistan International Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Islamabad flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 17%, afternoon flights for 17%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 1,153 ﷼ to 6,548 ﷼. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Riyadh to Islamabad are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 452 ﷼, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Riyadh to Islamabad usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Islamabad Intl (ISB).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Riyadh to Islamabad route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 14m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Riyadh to Islamabad. Monday is the cheapest departure day at 1,549 ﷼ round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 1,697 ﷼, a difference of 148 ﷼.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

8 airlines operate flights between Riyadh and Islamabad. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• airblue
• Riyadh Air
• SAUDIA
• AirSial
• Pakistan International Airlines
• flynas

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 41m, compared with 9h 26m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 9h 51m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Islamabad is 2 hours ahead of Riyadh (Pakistan Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Riyadh to Islamabad flights:

• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection
• flynas: 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:

• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Riyadh Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Fly Jinnah: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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