Cheapest: November from €71 · RUH → ISB

Best Time to Fly: RiyadhIslamabad

CapitalIslamabad
Population241,499,431
CurrencyPKR ₨ Pakistani rupee
LanguageUrdu
Time ZoneUTC+05:00 PKT
AirportISB
Distance2,699 km
Flight Time3h 40m
Visitors/yr~2,742,492

The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Islamabad is November, with fares from €71. The most expensive period is August, when prices can reach €142+ — a difference of €71 per ticket. Booking on a Wednesday and travelling off-peak can save you significantly on the 2,699 km RUH–ISB sector.

Month-by-Month Price Breakdown: Riyadh to Islamabad

Estimated seasonal guide, not live fare data: we do not yet have enough observed fares on this route to show real monthly prices. Use the live fares above for actual pricing.

January
€75
Cheapest
February
€80
March
€89
April
€102
Peak
May
€97
June
€115
Peak
July
€137
Peak
August
€142
Peak
September
€93
October
€84
November
€71
Cheapest
December
€111
Peak

Price Comparison Table

MonthFrom pricevs cheapestVerdict
January€75+€4Best value
February€80+€9Best value
March€89+€18Good value
April€102+€31Average
May€97+€26Average
June€115+€44Average
July€137+€66Expensive
August€142+€71Expensive
September€93+€22Average
October€84+€13Good value
November€71CheapestBest value
December€111+€40Average

Day-of-Week Price Patterns

On the Riyadh–Islamabad route, Wednesdays are typically the cheapest day to fly, while Sundays are most expensive. Mid-week departures (Tuesday, Wednesday) save an average of 15–25% compared to weekend travel.

Best combination: Fly on a Wednesday in November booking 5–7 weeks ahead for the lowest possible fare on Riyadh–Islamabad.

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Nightly rates in Islamabad for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.

Airlines flying Riyadh to Islamabad nonstop

AirlineCodeRoleAircraft
Pakistan InternationalPKOperatesBoeing 777-200/200ER, Airbus Industrie A310
SaudiaSVOperatesBoeing 777-200/200ER
flynasXYOperatesAirbus Industrie A320
3 carriers operate this route nonstop under its own flight number; the rest sell it as a codeshare. From published airline schedules — aircraft can change by day and season.

Live fares Riyadh to Islamabad

Updated 30 Aug 2026
DepartsBooking siteStopsDurationFrom
Tue 15 SepTrip.com1 stop14h 05m€269
Wed 16 DecVayama1 stop18h 00m€271
Thu 17 SepTickets1 stop13h 10m€274
Sun 4 OctMytrip.comDirect8h 45m€282
Sat 12 DecWingieDirect8h 50m€286
Sat 12 DecMultipleDirect€290
Sat 12 DecMytrip.comDirect8h 35m€295
Thu 1 OctTrip.com1 stop30h 20m€318
Real fares found on this route recently, cheapest first. Great-circle distance 2,699 km. Prices move daily - run a search for your own dates.
The cheapest nonstop is €282, about €13 more than the cheapest connecting fare (€269).

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