Abu Dhabi → Islamabad

Chartering a private jet from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad (ISB) typically costs between approximately $20,000 and $42,000 one-way. A midsize jet such as the Citation XLS+ covers the 2,035 km sector direct in approximately 2 hours 45 minutes, starting from around $20,000. A super-midsize jet such as the Challenger 350 offers an enhanced cabin for corporate or government travel, ranging from $30,000 to $42,000. Key pricing variables include aircraft positioning, demand on the Pakistan corridor, and peak traffic periods around major government events in Islamabad.

From Abu Dhabi, Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI / OMAD) is the preferred private departure hub; Zayed International Airport (AUH / OMAA) accommodates larger aircraft, and a direct scheduled service operates direct scheduled services to Islamabad from AUH. In Islamabad, the gateway is Islamabad International Airport (ISB / OPIS), the brand-new airport inaugurated on 20 April 2018, replacing the old Benazir Bhutto International Airport. Located approximately 25 km equidistant from Islamabad's Zero Point and Saddar, Rawalpindi, it is Pakistan's most modern aviation facility and the hub for the national carrier and a domestic carrier. It features a wide runway capable of accommodating the Airbus A380 and operates 24 hours a day.

The Abu Dhabi, Islamabad sector (2,035 km) is comfortably served by light and midsize jets:

1. Phenom 300E (Light Jet) , Range 3,650 km; direct non-stop; up to 8 passengers; most cost-effective on this corridor.
2. Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) , Range 3,600 km; stand-up cabin; up to 9 passengers; the most popular choice.
3. Challenger 350 (Super-Midsize Jet) , Range 5,900 km; flat-floor cabin; premium choice for diplomatic or senior government travel.

A dedicated Private Aviation Advisor will match the right aircraft.

The direct flight time between Abu Dhabi (AZI / AUH) and Islamabad (ISB) is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes , a direct scheduled service's direct service takes 3 hours 25 minutes. On arrival, Islamabad's diplomatic enclave and major government ministries are approximately 30 minutes from the airport; the historic Rawalpindi bazaars approximately 25 minutes; and Taxila's Buddhist ruins approximately 45 minutes.

Islamabad International Airport (ISB / OPIS) operates 24 hours a day with no night-flight curfew, providing complete scheduling flexibility. This is particularly valuable for Abu Dhabi departures that may result in late-night or early-morning Islamabad arrivals due to the 1-hour time difference. Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi is similarly unrestricted.

We coordinate premium chauffeured transfers from the private handling area. The Blue Area business district is approximately 30 minutes; the diplomatic enclave and major embassies 35 minutes; Daman-e-Koh and the Margalla Hills viewpoints 40 minutes; and the Shah Faisal Mosque 30 minutes. For guests proceeding to Rawalpindi's historic Saddar bazaar, Lahore, or Murree hill station, we arrange onward logistics as required.

On a midsize jet, the aft hold accommodates 6 to 8 bags plus cabin bags. On a super-midsize jet, hold capacity is 8 to 12 bags. Our advisors confirm all specifications at booking.

Yes , your cats and dogs travel in the cabin. Pakistan requires valid veterinary health certificates, rabies vaccination records, and microchip documentation; an import permit from Pakistan's Ministry of National Food Security and Research is recommended in advance. Our ground team provides a full briefing and coordinates with ISB handlers.