Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Riyadh to Islamabad?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Riyadh to Islamabad flights typically cost between £265 and £320 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £248 on SAUDIA (14 Sept–18 Sept).

Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 2

How often are flights from Riyadh to Islamabad delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 23% of weekly flights between Riyadh and Islamabad have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 153 minutes.

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad?

Accepted Answer

Manama (BAH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £267.

Question 4

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad?

Accepted Answer

Manama (BAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from Riyadh to Islamabad on Cheapflights.

Question 5

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Riyadh to Islamabad flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, flyadeal have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

What’s the fastest stopover option from Riyadh to Islamabad?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Manama (BAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 39m.

Question 7

How much does it cost for a return flight from Riyadh to Islamabad?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Riyadh to Islamabad flights typically cost between £265 and £320 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £248 on SAUDIA (14 Sept–18 Sept).

Question 8

What is the most punctual flight time for Riyadh to Islamabad flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 9

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 20m.

Question 10

How popular is this Riyadh to Islamabad flight route?

Accepted Answer

This flight path from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Islamabad Intl was viewed by 198 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Islamabad?

Accepted Answer

For as low as £288, SAUDIA can have you in Islamabad from Riyadh in 13h 55m. The distance from Riyadh to Islamabad is about 1676 mi.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Etihad Airways, at £99, was found to be the cheapest airline from Riyadh to Islamabad.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Gulf Air and airblue. Etihad Airways is priced at 67% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Islamabad (average of £240). Flying from Riyadh to Islamabad in March is currently the most expensive (average of £380). 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.

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from Riyadh to Islamabad

Accepted Answer

The most flights from RUH to ISB are scheduled on a Sunday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Islamabad ranges from 10.0 - 250.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 250.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit Islamabad when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Islamabad, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 31.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Question 19

What are the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Islamabad?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Riyadh to Islamabad is generally £215, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £52. When looking at the most popular route, (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Islamabad Intl), you can expect to pay £269 for that flight.

Question 20

What are the most reliable airlines from Riyadh to Islamabad?

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Riyadh to Islamabad are flynas (96%), flyadeal (88%) and ITA Airways (85%).

Question 21

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Riyadh to Islamabad?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Riyadh to Islamabad check out the most popular airlines for this route: SAUDIA, Pakistan International Airlines or Gulf Air.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 51% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 5 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 8 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.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Islamabad?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 27

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Riyadh to Islamabad?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 28

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Riyadh to Islamabad?

Accepted Answer

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Islamabad from Riyadh.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights find flights from Riyadh to Islamabad with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Islamabad from Riyadh? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 30

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Islamabad from Riyadh today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	£248
One-way from	£74
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£305
Good round-trip deal	£280 or less
Good one-way deal	£107 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£99	Average£317	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Gulf Air	Cheapest£178	Average£245	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights
airblue	Cheapest£195	Average£291	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search airblue flights
flynas	Cheapest£203	Average£293	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search flynas flights
SAUDIA	Cheapest£228	Average£312	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search SAUDIA flights
Pakistan International Airlines	Cheapest£229	Average£287	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time50%	Search Pakistan International Airlines flights
Kuwait Airways	Cheapest£236	Average£282	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time64%	Search Kuwait Airways flights
Fly Jinnah	Cheapest£265	Average£380	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Fly Jinnah flights

Cheap flights from Riyadh to Islamabad from £74

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

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 89 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?

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

It’s optimal to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 51% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Riyadh to Islamabad?

Weekly flight availability from Riyadh to Islamabad

The most flights from RUH to ISB are scheduled on a Sunday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Riyadh to Islamabad delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Riyadh and Islamabad have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 153 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Riyadh to Islamabad flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Riyadh to Islamabad flights?

Over the past year, flyadeal have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad?

Manama (BAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from Riyadh to Islamabad on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad?

Manama (BAH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £267.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Riyadh to Islamabad?

Flights via Manama (BAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 39m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Riyadh to Islamabad?

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 20m.

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