Traveling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB): what you need to know
A direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Islamabad International Airport takes on average 4 hours 10 minutes. The timezone in Islamabad is UTC+5, which makes it 2 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Every week, there are 22 flights from King Khaled International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. The earliest departure from RUH to ISB is at 00:15 and the last is at 21:25.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Pakistan International Airlines is your ticket to exploring Islamabad (and maybe even some other great parts of Pakistan!). Check out the direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Islamabad International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Islamabad International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between RUH and ISB include:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Jinnah International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
Before organizing your cheap ticket from RUH to ISB, check whether you need a visa to enter Pakistan. Travel document and visa requirements may vary and are updated frequently. To get the latest information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of your destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Islamabad International Airport is C$136. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$396. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To snag cheap flight tickets from RUH to ISB, reserve your trip 10 months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Islamabad International Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 33 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Have an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Islamabad International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to RUH:
Arriving at Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
If you're coming in on a late flight from King Khaled International Airport to Islamabad International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near ISB:
Getting from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to central Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from central Islamabad. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 33 minutes.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
When to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
July is the busiest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Islamabad International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Islamabad in April.
Lock in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Islamabad International Airport for June if you want to visit Islamabad during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 39ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from RUH to ISB in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Islamabad
After locking in your flights from RUH to ISB, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Islamabad. Make one of these options your base for exploring this top destination:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument Museum and Lake View Park are popular attractions which should feature on every Islamabad itinerary.
Complete your Islamabad trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Islamabad International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Islamabad.
