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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Islamabad from $635

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ISB
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Islamabad Intl are usually found in February or October, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Islamabad

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Islamabad (ISB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,345

One-way from

$635

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,599
5/3-11/4
  • 5/3-11/4
  • 5 total stops
  • 78h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Islamabad
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13/3
  • 13/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Islamabad
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($239 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Islamabad
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Islamabad. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Wed 5/313:35MEL - ISB
3 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/404:20ISB - MEL
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,345
Mon 9/610:20MEL - ISB
1 stop38h 15mChina Southern
Sun 6/721:35ISB - MEL
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 20/2$1,388
Mon 3/318:15MEL - ISB
1 stop30h 05mEtihad Airways
Wed 2/404:20ISB - MEL
1 stop18h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,590
Tue 25/223:30MEL - ISB
1 stop37h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 7/308:55ISB - MEL
1 stop27h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,795
Sun 13/405:15MEL - ISB
1 stop31h 15mEmirates
Mon 26/509:20ISB - MEL
1 stop26h 20mEmirates
Deal found 19/2$1,837

Find flights from Melbourne to Islamabad within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Islamabad that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Melbourne

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Islamabad

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

13:35-19:15

3 stops35h 40m

Islamabad Intl

Wed 2/4

04:20-21:20

2 stops35h 00m

$1,384

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

10:20-19:35

1 stop38h 15m

Islamabad Intl

Sun 6/7

21:35-08:40

1 stop30h 05m

$1,388

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

18:15-18:20

1 stop30h 05m

Islamabad Intl

Wed 2/4

04:20-04:25

1 stop18h 05m

$1,590

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Sun 13/4

15:15-07:40

1 stop21h 25m

Islamabad Intl

Fri 23/5

03:30-16:50

1 stop32h 20m

$1,833

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Sun 13/4

05:15-07:30

1 stop31h 15m

Islamabad Intl

Mon 12/5

09:20-16:40

1 stop26h 20m

$1,837

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Sun 2/3

00:30-22:20

1 stop27h 50m

Islamabad Intl

Wed 2/4

23:20-21:00

1 stop15h 40m

$1,908

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Thu 13/3

22:35-02:45

3 stops34h 10m

$635

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

11:25-20:15

1 stop38h 50m

$702

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Sun 8/6

23:30-22:10

1 stop27h 40m

$930

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Thu 22/5

05:00-03:15

1 stop27h 15m

$936

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Islamabad

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Islamabad

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Islamabad including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Islamabad?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Islamabad. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Islamabad. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Islamabad?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Islamabad (average of $1,044). Flying from Melbourne to Islamabad in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,559). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to ISB?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Islamabad. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from Melbourne to Islamabad by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Islamabad?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Islamabad. Price data was last updated on 18 November 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Islamabad flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Islamabad by month

Plan your trip to Islamabad by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Islamabad ranges from 10.0 - 250.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 250.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit Islamabad when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Islamabad by month

Plan your trip to Islamabad by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Islamabad, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 31.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Islamabad

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Islamabad. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Islamabad. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Thai Airways and China Southern from Melbourne to Islamabad. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2023

YUL - DXB

We purchased internet for the whole flight, but it never connected, i will call for a refund.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2023

YUL - DXB

We purchased internet for the whole flight, but it never connected, i will call for a refund.

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
317 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2023

YUL - DXB

We purchased internet for the whole flight, but it never connected, i will call for a refund.

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2023

YUL - DXB

We purchased internet for the whole flight, but it never connected, i will call for a refund.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2023

YUL - DXB

We purchased internet for the whole flight, but it never connected, i will call for a refund.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,178 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2023

YUL - DXB

We purchased internet for the whole flight, but it never connected, i will call for a refund.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Islamabad. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Islamabad from Melbourne?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Islamabad, you will be flying into Islamabad Intl. Islamabad Intl (ISB) is just 31.8 km from the centre vof the city. Islamabad Intl is the only Islamabad airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 8 airlines have flights to Islamabad Intl from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Islamabad round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Islamabad is China Southern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,388 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, starting at $1,590 and $1,825 round-trip. China Southern is priced at 23% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Islamabad one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Islamabad are China Southern ($702), Thai Airways ($941), and Qatar Airways ($1,083).

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Islamabad?

    Melbourne to Islamabad flights have a stopover in Doha most often. Dubai follows Doha in terms of the most common stopover location on Melbourne to Islamabad flights. Abu Dhabi follows Dubai in terms of the most frequent stopover location on Melbourne to Islamabad flights.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Those on a layover in Dubai interested in visiting Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, or Burj Khalifa can do so by travelling 10.5 km, 6.8 km, and 11.0 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Dubai can hire a car from Dubai Intl for about $39 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Islamabad flights?

    Melbourne to Islamabad flights have a stopover in Beijing least often. Beijing is followed by Singapore in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Melbourne to Islamabad. Guangzhou sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the Melbourne to Islamabad route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Islamabad that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Islamabad flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Islamabad?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Islamabad.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Islamabad?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Islamabad by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Islamabad?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Islamabad (average of $1,044). Flying from Melbourne to Islamabad in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,559). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Melbourne to Islamabad

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China SouthernCheapest$981Average$1,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,129Average$1,369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,193Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,229Average$1,757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,423Average$1,799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,490Average$1,913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,538Average$1,881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Oman AirCheapest$2,195Average$2,616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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