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

• Earliest: departs at 00:00 and lands at 02:01
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 00:01.

The flight takes about 2h 01m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Islamabad to Karachi.

A direct flight from Islamabad to Karachi takes 2h 01m, covering 1,779 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Islamabad to Karachi range from ₹ 15,694 to ₹ 19,152, with an average of ₹ 17,438 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 15,694 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the ₹ 17,438 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average ₹ 17,426 return, compared with ₹ 20,598 via a stopover through Lahore (LHE).

Serene Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Fly Jinnah has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Islamabad to Karachi flights are:

• Serene Air: 85% on time
• Fly Jinnah: 84% on time
• airblue: 78% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 76% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 188–₹ 9,481 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 Pakistan International Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Islamabad to Karachi flights, with 33% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 26%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 16%.

One-way fares from Islamabad to Karachi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 42,070, which is 372% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Islamabad to Karachi usually depart from Islamabad Intl (ISB) and arrive at Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl (KHI).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Islamabad to Karachi route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 09m.

Connecting flights from Islamabad to Karachi most commonly pass through:

• Lahore (LHE) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Islamabad to Karachi. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 17,067 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 18,299, a difference of ₹ 1,233.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Islamabad and Karachi. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Fly Jinnah
• Pakistan International Airlines
• AirSial
• airblue
• Air China

Flying via Lahore (LHE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 50m, compared to 6h 47m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Fly Jinnah: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• airblue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Pakistan International Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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