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

• Earliest: departs at 00:10 and lands at 02:07
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 23:57.

The flight takes about 1h 57m.

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

A direct flight from Karachi to Islamabad takes 1h 57m, 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 Karachi to Islamabad range from ₹ 15,956 to ₹ 19,417, with an average of ₹ 17,549 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 15,956 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the ₹ 17,549 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average ₹ 17,547 return, compared with ₹ 22,289 via a stopover through Lahore (LHE).

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

• Fly Jinnah: 85% on time
• Serene Air: 82% on time
• airblue: 80% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 121–₹ 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 Karachi to Islamabad flights, with 42% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 8%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 51,959 to ₹ 144,575. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Karachi to Islamabad are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 43,246, which is 390% above the typical average for this route.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Karachi to Islamabad route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 03m.

Most connecting flights from Karachi to Islamabad pass through Lahore (LHE), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Karachi to Islamabad. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 16,972 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 18,110, a difference of ₹ 1,138.

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

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

• Fly Jinnah
• Pakistan International Airlines
• AirSial
• airblue

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.