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Flights from Johannesburg to Islamabad

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Islamabad. 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
JNBISBAUH

Johannesburg to Islamabad at a glance

Fastest journey12h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Abu Dhabi or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Johannesburg 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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JNB Abu Dhabi (AUH) ISB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: airblue, AirSial, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 55m
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JNB Dubai (DXB) ISB
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: airblue, AirSial, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~12h 55m
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JNB Doha (DOH) ISB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Pakistan International Airlines, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 07m
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JNB Istanbul (IST) ISB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Pakistan International Airlines, 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
+3hIslamabad vs Johannesburg
Currency in Islamabad
PKR
Airports
JNB, HLA → ISB

Flights from Johannesburg to Islamabad: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Islamabad?
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 Johannesburg to Islamabad?
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 Johannesburg and Islamabad?
The best connecting points are Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Istanbul (IST). Etihad Airways flies both legs via Abu Dhabi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Islamabad?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Islamabad: Islamabad International Airport (ISB).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Islamabad?
Islamabad is 3 hours ahead of Johannesburg.

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