Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne and Islamabad?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,672 to $1,156. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,161.

Question 1

Which airlines fly to Islamabad?

Accepted Answer

China Southern, Emirates and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Islamabad from Melbourne according to our data. China Southern is the first choice among our users, with 52% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Islamabad. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Islamabad on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Question 2

What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne and Islamabad?

Accepted Answer

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.Typical prices usually range from $1,672 to $1,156.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,161.

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to fly to Islamabad?

Accepted Answer

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Islamabad from Melbourne, with most prices found around $1,365. If you aren’t able to travel to Islamabad during the month of October, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,390.

Question 4

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Islamabad Intl?

Accepted Answer

Etihad Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Melbourne to Islamabad Intl

Question 5

How far in advance should I book a flight to Islamabad?

Accepted Answer

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Islamabad from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Islamabad for around $1,538 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Islamabad from Melbourne for as low as $1,366 on momondo.

Question 6

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Islamabad?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, you won’t be able to catch any direct flights from Melbourne to Islamabad. But you can find a few that offer short travel times, regardless of whether they make one or two stopovers in-between. The shortest is a Sunday flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) on Jetstar, where you’ll transfer to Qantas to fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB). The flight takes about 14h and 30min. The next shortest flights are those offered by Emirates, with a stopover at Dubai International (DXB) and a second stop at Karachi Quaid-E-Azam International (KHI). Here you’ll transfer to Pakistan International Airlines for the last leg to Islamabad. This will take around 22h and 40min. Otherwise, there’s a flight on the same route that takes about 25h and 25min. There are many other one-stop Melbourne to Islamabad flights, but these take longer, from 29h to 39h.

Question 7

What is the best way to get in and out of airports in Melbourne and Islamabad?

Accepted Answer

Getting to the airport to catch flights from Melbourne to Islamabad is most easily achieved by getting to the Skybus Coach Terminal in central Melbourne, located on Spencer Street. The Skybus departs every 20min from early morning into the evening. It’s a dedicated airport transit service and takes about 30min. If you drive yourself or take a taxi, it will take about 20min to get to the airport. Another alternative is to book one of the on-demand shuttles that Jayride offers. This is also about a 20-minute trip. Public transport isn’t as readily available on the Pakistan side, so once you’ve landed at Islamabad International, your best option is to book a hire car or catch a taxi. This won’t take long as it’s a trip of only about 15min .

Which cities can you get to from Islamabad airport?

Flights from Melbourne to Islamabad land in Pakistan’s popular tourist region, so you’ll immediately have surrounding cities and towns that are worth visiting and easily reachable from the airport. The only small challenge you’ll have to negotiate is that there isn’t any public transport available, but that’s easily addressed by hiring a car. You’ll find it a more cost-effective way to travel in Pakistan too. The closest city to visit is Rawalpindi, which will only take about 13min to reach, travelling south. Abbottabad is another city worth exploring, about 1h and 30min to the north of Islamabad. Then strike out in a westerly direction to visit Attock, a drive of about 1h and 10min. You can hire a car along with cheap flights from Melbourne to Islamabad on momondo.

Question 8

What are the benefits of the different airports in Melbourne and Islamabad?

Accepted Answer

Tullamarine Airport is a fully-fledged international flight hub, so it offers much more than just the basics for travellers. You can catch return and one-way flights from Melbourne to Islamabad. You’ll find a large selection of restaurants, fast-food kiosks, coffee shops and bars. Your shopping needs are catered for in the main Departures hall, where you’ll find everything from newsagents to boutiques and Australian products, and a large duty-free area is available once you’ve passed through security. There’s a children’s play area in Terminal 2, and baby change facilities are available. Passengers who need limited mobility assistance and hidden disability assistance are also personally looked after. Islamabad Airport also offers Passenger Facilitation Services that offer airport guidance and luggage assistance. These services are also available to elderly passengers, where you’ll be expedited through the arrivals process. Inside the airport, you’ll find coffee shops, fresh-baked goods stores and other refreshment centres.

Question 9

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Islamabad Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Islamabad Intl Airport refresh daily.

Question 10

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Islamabad Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to Islamabad Intl Airport is 7 as of April 2026.

Question 11

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Islamabad Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to Islamabad Intl Airport.

Question 12

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Islamabad Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Islamabad Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Islamabad Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Air China	PriceFrom $661	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 146 reviews	Search Air China flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $769	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 452 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $876	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 149 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,138	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,431 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,224	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,287	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,561 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom $1,421	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 399 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights

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