Flights Dubai → Islamabad
DXB → ISB
How long is the flight from Dubai to Islamabad?
The flight from Dubai (DXB) to Islamabad (ISB) takes about 2h 49m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route from Dubai to Islamabad is operated using a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 737-400, and Airbus A310, catering to varying demands and passenger volumes. This diverse fleet ensures flexibility in service while connecting two significant cities in the Middle East and South Asia.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Dubai (DXB) → Islamabad (ISB) route is operated by Emirates. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Dubai the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Islamabad: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Dubai (DXB) to Islamabad (ISB) heads north-east for about 1,922 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 49m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Dubai the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about DXB-ISB
The flight from Dubai (DXB) to Islamabad (ISB) takes about 2h 49m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Emirates.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Islamabad, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
