Cheap flights from Riyadh to Islamabad from £88

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — ISB
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Islamabad Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Islamabad

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) to Islamabad (ISB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£241

One-way from

£88

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£305

Good round-trip deal

£327 or less

Good one-way deal

£121 or less
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 17/2-21/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 00m total
  • Riyadh to Islamabad
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 2/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 30m total
  • Riyadh to Islamabad
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£21 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Islamabad Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Islamabad Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Islamabad
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Islamabad. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 January 2026.

Thu 15/117:15RUH - ISB
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/304:30ISB - RUH
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£240
Tue 17/207:00RUH - ISB
1 stop5h 20mGulf Air
Sat 21/315:10ISB - RUH
1 stop13h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 6/1£241
Tue 17/207:00RUH - ISB
1 stop5h 20mGulf Air
Fri 20/315:10ISB - RUH
1 stop21h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 7/1£242
Wed 4/204:30RUH - ISB
1 stop11h 40mEtihad Airways
Sat 21/204:30ISB - RUH
1 stop6h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/1£244
Sat 14/204:30RUH - ISB
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/804:35ISB - RUH
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£245
Fri 6/210:30RUH - ISB
1 stop5h 40mEtihad Airways
Sat 21/204:30ISB - RUH
1 stop6h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/1£246
Wed 14/1018:35RUH - ISB
1 stop5h 35mKuwait Airways
Wed 21/1004:35ISB - RUH
1 stop9h 15mKuwait Airways
Deal found 5/1£247
Wed 4/210:30RUH - ISB
1 stop5h 40mEtihad Airways
Sun 22/219:25ISB - RUH
1 stop15h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/1£249
Tue 3/210:30RUH - ISB
1 stop5h 40mEtihad Airways
Wed 25/204:30ISB - RUH
1 stop6h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/1£250

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Fly from

Riyadh

Fly to

Islamabad

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhIslamabad

RUH - ISB

RUHISB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 17/2

07:00-14:20

1 stop5h 20m

Islamabad Intl

Sat 21/3

15:10-02:50

1 stop13h 40m

£241

RiyadhIslamabad

RUH - ISB

RUHISB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 15/5

07:00-14:30

1 stop5h 30m

Islamabad Intl

Sat 16/5

15:30-17:00

1 stop27h 30m

£252

RiyadhIslamabad

RUH - ISB

RUHISB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 30/1

12:05-02:10

1 stop12h 05m

Islamabad Intl

Wed 22/4

03:25-11:30

1 stop10h 05m

£257

RiyadhIslamabad

RUH - ISB

RUHISB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 16/2

01:00-16:05

1 stop13h 05m

Islamabad Intl

Sat 21/3

09:50-12:35

Nonstop4h 45m

£261

RiyadhIslamabad

RUH - ISB

RUHISB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 1/2

08:30-14:20

Nonstop3h 50m

Islamabad Intl

Sun 24/5

03:50-06:05

Nonstop4h 15m

£262

RiyadhIslamabad

RUH - ISB

RUHISB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 19/1

02:15-08:10

Nonstop3h 55m

Islamabad Intl

Wed 1/4

10:35-00:45

1 stop16h 10m

£287

RiyadhIslamabad

RUH - ISB

RUHISB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 6/2

18:15-02:10

1 stop5h 55m

Islamabad Intl

Fri 20/2

03:10-11:05

1 stop9h 55m

£292

RiyadhIslamabad

RUH - ISB

RUHISB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 3/4

14:25-01:50

1 stop9h 25m

Islamabad Intl

Fri 31/7

09:25-16:15

1 stop8h 50m

£297

RiyadhIslamabad

RUH - ISB

RUHISB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 30/1

14:00-02:45

1 stop10h 45m

Islamabad Intl

Wed 22/4

03:50-06:05

Nonstop4h 15m

£298

RiyadhIslamabad

RUH - ISB

RUHISB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 6/2

19:45-07:25

1 stop9h 40m

Islamabad Intl

Sat 21/2

08:55-14:55

1 stop8h 00m

£300

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Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Islamabad

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Riyadh to Islamabad?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Riyadh to Islamabad. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Riyadh to Islamabad may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Islamabad?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Islamabad (average of £99). Flying from Riyadh to Islamabad in January is currently the most expensive (average of £234). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RUH to ISB?

Find hourly flight availability from Riyadh to Islamabad. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 January 2026.

When flying from Riyadh to Islamabad, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Islamabad

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Islamabad. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Islamabad. Reviews last updated 8 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SAUDIA, Gulf Air, andflynas from Riyadh to Islamabad by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad?

    If you wish to fly to Islamabad from Riyadh, then you need to book flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Islamabad Intl. There are 6 flights from King Khaled Intl (RUH) to Islamabad Intl (ISB) per day to choose from. Flights to Islamabad from King Khaled Intl are available from 7 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 3h 45m is how long a nonstop flight from Riyadh to Islamabad Intl typically takes.

  • How popular is this Riyadh to Islamabad flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Riyadh to Islamabad?

    For as low as £241, Gulf Air can have you in Islamabad from Riyadh in 5h 20m. The distance from Riyadh to Islamabad is about 1676 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Riyadh to Islamabad round-trip?

    Fly Jinnah, at £104, was found to be the cheapest airline from Riyadh to Islamabad.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include flynas and Gulf Air. Fly Jinnah is priced at 65% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is flyadeal, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £39. However, be on the lookout for offers from flynas and Salam Air, as they are both options that can get you from Riyadh to Islamabad for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Riyadh to Islamabad?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Riyadh to Islamabad are SAUDIA (84%), ITA Airways (84%) and Virgin Atlantic (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Islamabad?

    While on average a flight from Riyadh to Islamabad is generally £251, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £91. When looking at the most popular route, (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Islamabad Intl), you can expect to pay £268 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Riyadh to Islamabad flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Islamabad?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riyadh to Islamabad.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Riyadh to Islamabad?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh to Islamabad by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Islamabad?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Islamabad (average of £99). Flying from Riyadh to Islamabad in January is currently the most expensive (average of £234). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fly JinnahCheapest£136Average£358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Gulf AirCheapest£177Average£267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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flynasCheapest£203Average£317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Pakistan International AirlinesCheapest£216Average£292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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SAUDIACheapest£224Average£308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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airblueCheapest£234Average£305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kuwait AirwaysCheapest£246Average£293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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