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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Islamabad (MEL-ISB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Islamabad that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Islamabad

Sa, 2 Aug - Do, 11 Sep
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 19:35MEL-ISB
38h 15m1 stop
China Southern Logo
21:35 - 19:20ISB-MEL
16h 45m1 stop
$1,259China Southern
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Mo, 13 Okt - Di, 18 Nov
China Southern Logo
11:20 - 19:35MEL-ISB
38h 15m1 stop
China Southern Logo
22:15 - 21:30ISB-MEL
17h 15m1 stop
$1,263China Southern
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Do, 16 Okt - Do, 20 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
16:15 - 07:40MEL-ISB
21h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
08:55 - 18:25ISB-MEL
27h 30m1 stop
$1,647Qatar Airways
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Do, 16 Okt - Mi, 19 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
16:15 - 07:40MEL-ISB
21h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
03:10 - 23:45ISB-MEL
38h 35m1 stop
$1,650Qatar Airways
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Fr, 17 Okt - So, 23 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
18:10 - 03:15MEL-ISB
39h 05m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
19:25 - 17:00ISB-MEL
39h 35m1 stop
$1,759Etihad Airways
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Mi, 15 Okt - Mi, 29 Okt
Emirates Logo
13:05 - 07:30MEL-ISB
24h 25m2 stops
Emirates Logo
09:00 - 10:10ISB-MEL
43h 10m2 stops
$1,815Emirates
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Do, 16 Okt - Mi, 19 Nov
Emirates Logo
13:05 - 07:30MEL-ISB
24h 25m2 stops
Emirates Logo
03:15 - 10:10ISB-MEL
24h 55m2 stops
$1,819Emirates
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Fr, 1 Aug - Mi, 10 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
05:00 - 18:25MEL-ISB
18h 25m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
19:35 - 03:10ISB-MEL
26h 35m1 stop
$1,960Etihad Airways
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Di, 28 Okt - Sa, 29 Nov
Thai Airways Logo
00:30 - 22:20MEL-ISB
27h 50m1 stop
Thai Airways Logo
23:30 - 21:20ISB-MEL
15h 50m1 stop
$2,011Thai Airways
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Di, 28 Okt - Sa, 29 Nov
Thai Airways Logo
00:30 - 22:20MEL-ISB
27h 50m1 stop
Thai Airways Logo
23:30 - 21:20ISB-MEL
15h 50m1 stop
$2,013Thai Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Islamabad flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Islamabad to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Islamabad?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Islamabad on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Melbourne, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad is February, where tickets cost $1,550 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,310 and $1,824 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.


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High seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$711
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking Melbourne to Islamabad flights

  • How can I get from Islamabad Airport to the city centre?

    It’s very easy to get from Islamabad International Airport to the centre of the Pakistani capital. With ride-share apps operating regularly, you can book through your own phone. With the journey time taking about 30min and costing around about Rs 310 (A$ 2.60), it’s not expensive to complete your journey.

  • Are there direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad Airport?

    Unfortunately, there are no direct flights between Melbourne and Islamabad; however, there are many indirect flights you can take that require at least one transfer. For example, you could fly with Etihad Airways, which requires one transfer in Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) before it continues its journey to Pakistan. Air China also flies this route with one stop, which is in Beijing.

  • Can I stay at an airport hotel before my flight?

    Yes, you can stay at an airport hotel in Melbourne Airport the night before your flight, such as ibis budget. This is a good option for those that don’t want to be in a rush the day of their flight, or if they’re taking off early.

  • Where is the stopover for Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to Islamabad?

    Qatar Airways provides flights from Melbourne to Islamabad with one or two stopovers, depending on the schedule. These stops normally occur at Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) or Hamad International Airport (DOH). The stopover time varies depending on the availability of connecting flights and the airline’s timetable.

  • Does Malaysia Airlines offer children special meals on flights from Melbourne to Islamabad?

    Malaysia Airlines offers a special children’s meal designed for kids between the ages of two and 12, and it varies depending on the cabin class. Additionally, you can order a special meal for your child if they have specific nutritional needs, but you have to inform the airline at least 24 hours before departure through the call centre.

  • Does Oman Air offer services for unaccompanied minors from Melbourne to Islamabad?

    Oman Air is ideal for unaccompanied minors travelling from Melbourne to Islamabad, with a dedicated customer service unit that receives and accompanies your child to their seat and keeps them comfortable during the entire flight. The staff also ensure safe and convenient changeovers and hand minors to the parent or guardian at the destination.

  • Can I bring my food from Melbourne to Islamabad with Etihad Airways?

    Etihad Airways allows you to carry your food on board as long as it’s solid and packed. If you must travel with liquid food, each item should be less than 100ml, and the total can’t exceed 1L.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad was $463 for a one-way ticket and $820 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Islamabad?

    Melbourne and Islamabad are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Melbourne from Melbourne and will be arriving at Islamabad Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Islamabad?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Islamabad?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Islamabad, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Islamabad, Emirates or Thai Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Islamabad are Emirates and Thai Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,817 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Thai Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,864 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Islamabad?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Islamabad.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Islamabad?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Islamabad from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Islamabad?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Islamabad with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Islamabad?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Islamabad from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad

  • From the centre of Melbourne you can get to Melbourne Airport (MEL) quickly and efficiently. You can get a taxi, which will take you about 30min and cost approximately A$ 60. There is a cheaper option too, called the SkyBus, which will take about 45min and costs around A$ 12.
  • From Islamabad Airport (ISB), you can get to the centre very quickly, but you can also reach other parts of the country with ease too. You can get to Mangial in about 30min by car, or you could reach Kattarian in about 1h 20min by car, making it a great airport to land at to explore Pakistan further.
  • Before you take off from Melbourne Airport, you can enjoy one of its lounges ahead of your trip. Lounges, such as the Lounge House, are available for about A$ 45 per person, which provide you with access to complimentary food, drinks and Wi-Fi.
  • Etihad Airways typically allows passengers to bring checked luggage of less than 23 kg for flights from Melbourne to Islamabad. You can also bring one cabin bag less than 7 kg.
  • You need to carry a valid passport to serve as proof of identity when travelling from Melbourne to Islamabad. The passport should be valid for more than six months from your travel date to avoid issues with the authorities.

Top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to Islamabad

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3264 reviews
8.3Crew
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2025SYD - WLG
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They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Premium Economy was not up to my expectation relaxation wise. The chair doesn’t extend enough. It is not economy but not spacious enough to relax and sleep. Food and services were excellent but I am not very keen about food in general.

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

The plane seemed pretty old and the food was not good

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Emirates is always a pleasure to travel on. From the spectacular First and Business Class configurations of your big A380 and 777, to the Bar Lounge to, of course, your impecable on board flight attendance and their iconic uniform, now also even available for young girls. All the destinations that Emirates offers makes it an airline of choice many a time.

Although booked meal of fruit only The crew had not received this special meal The same happened on my flight Bangkok / CAN The films are so old that best is to use own computer to watch downloads . Serve nuts but they do not warm up . Service is attentive , WC clean

Terrible. It’s like they are stuck in the dark ages. I brought a standard carry on suitcase and a back pack - I was told I could only carry on 7kg per bag - in business class, I was forced to remove articles from the suitcase and put them into my backpack! That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever encountered in all my years of flying. The two bags weighed the same amount but one could not be more than 7kg. Holy cow.

They used Thai Smile plane, which is a smaller model and used to service only domestic flights; hence, the plane is small and quite compact. No entertainment on the flight. While boarding was delayed, it was done in a quick manner.

I give EVA 5 stars in every category. I enjoy this airline and it's great team of employees. I always highly recommend EVA to friends and family and everyone.

The flight was delayed going out of the gate at BKK that made it a difficult challenge to get through immigration transfer at tapei and make it to my departure on time. This appears to be a recurring issue. The flight crew and cabin crew were excellent. The food was very nice.

The boarding efficiency was good. A couple of the flight attendants did not seem in the best of moods. Overall it was a good experience.

The setting configuration of the aircraft stinks. Nobody should pay business class fares and be so uncomfortable. The design of facing fellow passengers is a brilliant nincompoop.

Entertainment is limited with a relatively old catalogue. Wi-Fi never works and the cabin and lavatory had evidence of a lot of scuff marks and temporary repairs. Nothing unsafe, but a bit tatty in places.

Delayed flight in Singapore caused the transfer at Bangkok to be very stressful. Fortunately, no elderly were in this trip, else it will not be possible to catch the connecting flight. There were also several occasions throughout the flight journey where some of the passengers were not wearing their seat belts despite several remainders from the stewardess.

USB charging port was not working at my seat 48K.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

I’ve flown with Qatar multiple times and the service has always been great. Very professional, organized, the food is delicious and plentiful, tons of entertainment.

The staff was great and probably that's the single most thing that distinguished this particular Qatar flight from my average typical experience. They genuinely wanted to please you and do their best.

They didn't board by zones and it was a free for all. The 16 hour flight was the most excruciating experience of my life and the seats were TINY... with no leg space and my feet were swollen immediately. The food was so bad it was inedible.

Seat experience average as they use old 777 for must flights despite full load. Qr fares are higher than other airlines for same routes so they should at least upgrade the planes . Food is average and same dishes for months on most routes I travelled at least - the Arabian rice dish “Maqboos” on every flight for months - I am sure there are other food Arabian dishes ?? It’s become boring ! Crew is always good which makes up for these things but hey confirm us what we need

riding in first class, you don't expect every time you order your dinner or breakfast that the first thing the stewardess says is Let me see if we have any left. Also, the food selection was not great: 3 of 4 entrees had mushrooms and I dont eat mushrooms, the 4th item was 'let me see if we have any left' and this was within 30 mins of entering the flight! Same experience level, it didn't feel first class this round.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Noice cancelling headphones would be better since it’s a crowded plane And kids behaviors are unavoidable

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

From Montreal to Doha , we habe two complaints : 1) They want to charge for Seat Selection, claiming that the Class of ticket bought on Kayak did not cover seat selection. It such a penny pinching rule, I told them, since we paid almost $20,000 our 3 tickets , that rule should never exist. Also I reserved my tickets so many months ahead, I expected they will naturally put the family together or move somebody else to keep our family seating together. I filed a complaint, and NOBODY ANSWERED. 2) In Montreal, Qatar has an arrangement with the National Bank Lounge. It was so overcrowded and the Lounge is so bad in terms of service and food, amenities etc... The WORST lounge . Why Qatar not have another arrangement their Business Class clients in Montreal. The Air France KLM Lounger is better, the Air Canada Lounge is better. Qatar should send somebody to take a look ! Joseph Chung

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

The staff were wonderful but the seats weren't very comfortable for a bigger guy like me.

Likes: on time departure, new plane Didn’t like:very poor quality food, very limited entertainment.no amenity kit etc.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

Good. The food was very bad. Except for the chicken rice, rest of the dish went to trash.

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