Islamabad to Riyadh flights
Direct and connecting flights from New Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Islamabad to Riyadh take?
Flight time from Islamabad (ISB) to Riyadh (RUH) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Islamabad to Riyadh?
Airline availability for ISB to RUH changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Islamabad to Riyadh?
Direct (nonstop) availability on ISB to RUH varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Pakistan International Airlines5-yr attributed events: 1Last 90 days: none recorded
- Airblue5-yr attributed events: 4Last 90 days: none recorded
- Saudi Arabian Airlines5-yr attributed events: 2Last 90 days: none recorded
- Nas Air5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan International Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Airblue | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Saudi Arabian Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Nas Air | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning ISB → RUH
ISB to RUH is a medium-haul route of 2,699 km (1,677 mi). See the return RUH → ISB route.
Alternative airports near Islamabad: Kamra (ATG) — 53 km, Mangla (XJM) — 94 km, Rawala Kot (RAZ) — 96 km.
Alternative airports near Riyadh: Riyadh (XXN) — 28 km.