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

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 4:16 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 4:06 am.

The flight takes about 4h 11m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Riyadh to Islamabad.

A direct flight from Riyadh to Islamabad takes 4h 11m, 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 C$ 520 to C$ 730, with an average of C$ 607 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 520 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 9% above the route average of C$ 607. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 545 round-trip via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH), compared to C$ 629 for direct.

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

• flynas: 88% on time
• flyadeal: 85% on time
• SAUDIA: 84% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 4–C$ 140 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 airblue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Islamabad flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 17%, Evening flights for 16%, and Morning flights for 1%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 462 to C$ 2,162. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Riyadh to Islamabad are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 263.

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. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 16 minutes.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 53% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 8% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Riyadh to Islamabad route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 586 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 636, a difference of C$ 51. 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:

• SAUDIA
• Riyadh Air
• flynas
• airblue
• Pakistan International Airlines
• Fly Jinnah

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 32m, compared with 9h 18m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 9h 46m 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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Fly Jinnah: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Pakistan International Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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