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Flights from Cairo to Islamabad

There are no direct flights from Cairo to Islamabad. The easiest way is one stop via Riyadh or Dubai, about 7h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 30m
CAIISBRUH

Cairo to Islamabad at a glance

Fastest journey7h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Riyadh or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Cairo to Islamabad

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CAI Riyadh (RUH) ISB
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Cairo, EgyptAir · Leg 2: airblue, AirSial, flyadeal
One airline, one ticket ~7h 54m
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CAI Dubai (DXB) ISB
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Emirates, flydubai · Leg 2: airblue, AirSial, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~7h 55m
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CAI Abu Dhabi (AUH) ISB
Leg 1: Air Arabia, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: airblue, AirSial, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~8h 01m
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CAI Kuwait City (KWI) ISB
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Cairo, EgyptAir · Leg 2: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 30m
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CAI Doha (DOH) ISB
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Pakistan International Airlines, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 53m
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CAI Manama (BAH) ISB
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Gulf Air · Leg 2: Gulf Air
One airline, one ticket ~7h 46m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,943 km2,449 miles
Journey time
7h 30mestimate
Time difference
+3hIslamabad vs Cairo
Currency in Islamabad
PKR
Airports
CAI, SPX, CCE → ISB

Flights from Cairo to Islamabad: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cairo to Islamabad?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Riyadh, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cairo to Islamabad?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,943 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairo and Islamabad?
The best connecting points are Riyadh (RUH), Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Kuwait City (KWI). Air Arabia flies both legs via Riyadh, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cairo and Islamabad?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). Islamabad: Islamabad International Airport (ISB).
What is the time difference between Cairo and Islamabad?
Islamabad is 3 hours ahead of Cairo.

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