Dubai (DXB) to Islamabad (ISB) flights
An economy award from Dubai (DXB) to Islamabad (ISB) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Emirates, plus taxes and fees from $63.40. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Dubai (DXB) to Islamabad (ISB): Airblue, AirSial, Emirates, flydubai and Pakistan International Airlines. The two airports are 1,194 miles (1,922 km) apart. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Quetta, Kabul and Multan and more.
How many miles DXB to ISB costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Emirates | 12,500 | $63.40–73 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Emirates | 15,000 | $85.40–245 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Emirates | 15,200 | $60.40–295 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Emirates | 20,000 | $90.40–875 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DXB to ISB
- PAAirblueNot in an alliance
- PFAirSialNot in an alliance
- EmiratesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- flydubaiNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- PKPakistan International AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book DXB to ISB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Emirates, flydubai
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Emirates
- United MileagePlusBooks Emirates
DXB to ISB with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Quetta (UET)flydubai, then Pakistan International Airlines and Fly JinnahPK9P
- Via Kabul (KBL)Ariana Afghan Airlines and Kam Air the whole wayFGRQRQFG
- Via Multan (MUX)flydubai, Airblue and 1 more, then South AirPAPKSQB
- Via Muscat (MCT)Emirates, flydubai and 1 more, then Pakistan International Airlines, AirSial and 1 more
PKPFOV - Via Lahore (LHE)Fly Jinnah the whole wayPAPK+39P
- Via Karachi (KHI)Airblue the whole wayPAPAPKPF+1
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
PK - Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air the whole way
9P - Via Dammam (DMM)Emirates, flydubai and 1 more, then Pakistan International Airlines, AirSial and 2 more
PKPF9P+1 - Via Tashkent (TAS)Uzbekistan Airways the whole wayHYC6HY
- Via Tehran (IKA)Iran Airtour the whole wayQBB9ISB9
- Via Kuwait (KWI)Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways the whole wayJ9+1
J9 - Via Riyadh (RUH)Saudia, Flynas and 2 more the whole way+3
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DXB to ISB: common questions
How many miles does DXB to ISB cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Emirates, plus taxes and fees from $63.40. Next cheapest: JAL Mileage Bank (15,000), Qantas Frequent Flyer (15,200) and Emirates Skywards (20,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DXB to ISB?
Airblue, AirSial, Emirates, flydubai and Pakistan International Airlines fly nonstop from Dubai (DXB) to Islamabad (ISB).
How far is Dubai from Islamabad by plane?
Dubai (DXB) and Islamabad (ISB) are 1,194 miles (1,922 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DXB to ISB award flights?
3 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Dubai and Islamabad?
The most direct connections are through Quetta (UET), Kabul (KBL), Multan (MUX), Muscat (MCT) and Lahore (LHE). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Ariana Afghan Airlines through Kabul.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.