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$658 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Islamabad

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Cheapest return fare
$1,182
Typical prices: $1,291-$1,731
China Southern
Tue 3/3Tue 31/3
MEL - ISB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$658
Typical prices: $727-$1,259
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Sun 26/4
MEL - ISB • 2 stops
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China Southern
Cheapest • from $1,182 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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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

Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
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08:40 - 20:15
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ISB
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21:35 - 09:40
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30h 05m
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$1,182China Southern
Sat, 16 May - Tue, 19 May
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21:00 - 19:35
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ISB
27h 35m
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21:35 - 19:20
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16h 45m
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$1,242China Southern
Sat, 16 May - Tue, 19 May
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21:00 - 19:35
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27h 35m
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16h 45m
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$1,246China Southern
Mon, 27 Apr - Mon, 4 May
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07:00 - 08:55
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ISB
30h 55m
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12:30 - 20:30
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MEL
27h 00m
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$1,316Multiple Airlines
Mon, 27 Apr - Mon, 4 May
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07:00 - 08:55
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30h 55m
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10:00 - 11:45
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MEL
44h 45m
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$1,348Multiple Airlines
Wed, 11 Feb - Sat, 2 May
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23:30 - 20:15
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26h 45m
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12:40 - 05:50
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MEL
36h 10m
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$1,376China Southern
Sat, 16 May - Tue, 19 May
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10:20 - 19:35
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38h 15m
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21:35 - 19:20
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MEL
16h 45m
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$1,399China Southern
Sun, 15 Mar - Tue, 16 Jun
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18:55 - 20:15
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ISB
55h 20m
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21:35 - 08:40
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30h 05m
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$1,404Multiple Airlines
Tue, 10 Mar - Mon, 27 Apr
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01:00 - 01:10
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30h 10m
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12:30 - 20:30
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27h 00m
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$1,412Multiple Airlines
Tue, 10 Mar - Mon, 27 Apr
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01:00 - 01:10
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30h 10m
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38h 00m
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$1,414Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Islamabad departing in March.

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 October, where tickets cost $1,398 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,906 and $1,716 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$658
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Islamabad

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Islamabad based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 $658 for a one-way ticket and $1,182 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 Star Alliance 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 $1,679 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 $1,819 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Islamabad

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Islamabad. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3490 reviews
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
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I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

10.0 ExcellentElena, Dec 2025
DXB - COK
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I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

Super flight. On time departure and arrival. Very good service. Luggage arrival at DXB was a little delayed but you can’t have everything the very best :)

The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

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 .

business class is old but still done very well by the team.

Excellent airline. The plane was clean and the staff were very attentive

Good experience although the boarding gate is at the terminal extension hence need to leave lounge to head over earlier.

Thai Royal First is very good. Easy check in , Private room in the first class lounge and escort from ticketing to the plane. Once on board crew was very polite, food was outstanding, and the ride was smooth as silk. Restrooms were especially clean. Great Experience

I'm not interested in improving the airline. Therefore, I won't explain this in more detail. Next time I'll try a different one.

The flight (boarding) was delayed by 40-50 minutes and there was very crowed. They need to improve on the timeliness & boarding process. (They asked passenger to board in groups, but the 2nd group was standing there waiting for 20 minutes!). However, services from the crew was very good, also the food was good as well. I also found the legroom was quite comfortable.

Need to improve on punctuality. My flight was delayed by 1 hour.

Seats were uncomfortable and the vegetarian meal was awful. Some of the entertainment didn't work.

Except that our flight was cancelled, by mail, and later moved to 12 hours prior, then the experience was good. In Bangkok we were offered a hotel, it was fine, but would have been nice to know in advance😉

The flight was mostly fine, but I really wished that seats had an outlet to charge devices considering the length of the flight (15 hours there and 14 hours back).

The boarding experience did not follow the Zones that were listed on the boarding passes. This was a two-level aircraft with many passengers. Because zones were not called out by the airline staff, there was simply a mob trying to board and it was not a pleasant experience.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

All great, because I was given a seat with extra legroom on this part of my trip.

Excellent service. The personal adaptation of menus and the individual timing of service of them is fantastic.

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

Good. It would be great if comfort seats were available

My flight was delayed. I was rebooked twice and even the second flight that was additional connection in London was delayed too, so I ended up spending more than 24 hours flying between four different countries and to be honest I’m not sure whether I ever want to use this airline again. My luggage is still delete. It’s been more than 48 hours now so to be honest, I’m not even sure how to describe the level of frustration I have.

Dirty and smelly lavatory and toilets in Wamos Air operated flights

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

It was an old plane with seats not comfortable and with little space for the legs. I must say that the previous flight I had was amazing on a very comfortable new plane

Very disappointing #1 - You have to pay extra to use the business lounge, or else you sit in the cold airport for 7 hours and fall sick #2 - Did an awful job with boarding, they turned on the "last call" notice on the monitor made the passengers come running to the gate, once the passengers came close the crew would tell them - hey we are not boarding yet, this included passengers with children also, this was happening all the time, it was pitiful to see #3 - Did not have the courtesy for the passengers in the business class, there is a reasons why people choose business class, because they need to get to work, that means sleep is very important for them, in the business class, the crew members would themselves cause so much noise by closing the door in a loud way, once the crew member does it then the other passengers are also doing it, #4 - the food did not smell good, #5 - The Abu Dhabi airport is small, so not a whole lot to do, especially when the layover is 7+ hours. #6 - Did not provide the slippers with pajamas, #7 - also the pajamas also I had to ask, only after asking it was provided. #8- Asked for an extra pillow because the pillow they provided was not tall enough, the crew member said there was no additional pillow and gave me something like a blanket, I tried my best to use that as a pillow, but my head kept on sliding and that messed up my sleep and did not get deep thorough sleep Overall the airlines did not have an understanding of how to care for the passengers, especially the business class ones. Overall it was a bad experience, I would much rather spend the money with Qatar airways, the experience with Qatar is so much better.

I didn’t have a flight because it was a fraud and you allow it. Illl never use Kayak again!!!

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

I paid 44 $ for seat upgrade (22D) and my seat was stack in high position for all the 6 hours of flight. I don't recommend the upgrade. I am looking to get my upgrade payment back

Crew was amazing as usual. Very comfortable for a 13hour flight. Check in at ATL was terrible. Ticket counter charged me $200 for a small bag. Apparently Kayak sold me a zero luggage ticket. No carry on no checked. So the check in desk charged me a bullshit $200 dollar fee for a small gym bag weighing less than 20lbs. In true 3rd party ticket buying. This will turn into a finger pointing process between Kayak and Etihad. Now I'm going to have to ship my bag back in the mail a day ahead of my return flight.

excellent, staff and boarding were all seamless and no issues, thank you!

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

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.

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