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Connecting route · Pakistan → South Africa

Flights from Islamabad to Johannesburg

There are no direct flights from Islamabad to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Abu Dhabi or Dubai, about 12h 55m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 12h 55m
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Islamabad to Johannesburg at a glance

Fastest journey12h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Abu Dhabi or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Islamabad to Johannesburg

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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ISB Abu Dhabi (AUH) JNB
Leg 1: airblue, AirSial, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 55m
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ISB Dubai (DXB) JNB
Leg 1: airblue, AirSial, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~12h 55m
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ISB Doha (DOH) JNB
Leg 1: Pakistan International Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 07m
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ISB Istanbul (IST) JNB
Leg 1: Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 45m
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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
8,180 km5,080 miles
Journey time
12h 55mestimate
Time difference
-3hJohannesburg vs Islamabad
Currency in Johannesburg
ZAR
Airports
ISB → JNB, HLA

Flights from Islamabad to Johannesburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Islamabad to Johannesburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha. 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 Islamabad to Johannesburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,180 km.
Where do you change planes between Islamabad and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Istanbul (IST). airblue flies both legs via Abu Dhabi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Islamabad and Johannesburg?
Islamabad: Islamabad International Airport (ISB). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between Islamabad and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 3 hours behind Islamabad.

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