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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Islamabad Intl (ISB).

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad most commonly connect through:

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 10% of one-stop connections

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Melbourne Airport to Islamabad route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,493 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,730, a difference of $237. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 18% above the route average of $1,588. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad takes 0h 00m, covering 17,472 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,250 to $7,261. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $803, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 23h 00m, compared to 23h 18m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 23h 31m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

Islamabad is 5 hours behind Melbourne Airport (Pakistan Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad range from $1,308 to $1,903, with an average of $1,588 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,308 counts as a good deal.