Riyadh to Attock (RUH–ISB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RUH–ISB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Saudia leads the route. The flight covers 1,677 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Saudia | 1 | 330 | 3h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
RUH: +03 · ISB: PKT
When it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh, it's 8:00 PM in Attock.
Saudi passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Pakistan for up to 30 days at no cost. Available at Islamabad (ISB), Lahore (LHE), Karachi (KHI), and other international airports. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Bring a passport photo and proof of accommodation. Pakistan also offers an e-visa at visa.nadra.gov.pk for advance processing (free for Saudi nationals, 7 to 10 business days). The visa on arrival is faster if you prefer not to apply ahead.
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan share deep cultural and religious ties, and Saudi Arabia hosts over 2 million Pakistani workers. For stays beyond 30 days, extend at the Regional Passport Office in any major Pakistani city. Business and work visas require separate applications through the Pakistan Embassy in Riyadh. Urdu is the national language, with English used in business and government. Arabic is understood in religious contexts.
Direct flights from Riyadh to Islamabad run about 3 hours 30 minutes on Saudia, PIA, and flynas. Jeddah to Lahore and Karachi are also served with multiple daily frequencies. Saudi Arabia to Pakistan is one of the highest-traffic corridors in the region. Pakistan uses the Pakistani rupee (PKR), trading at roughly 74 PKR per SAR 1. ATMs work in all cities, and JazzCash and Easypaisa mobile wallets are common. Card payments work at hotels and malls but carry cash for local markets and transport. No mandatory vaccinations. Careem and inDrive operate in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi. The Karakoram Highway from Islamabad to Gilgit-Baltistan is one of the world's great mountain roads, and the northern areas (Hunza, Skardu, Swat) are increasingly popular tourist destinations.
RUH–ISB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RUH to ISB
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Islamabad International Airport (ISB) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
RUH to ISB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RUH to ISB ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,677 miles (2,699 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via AUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.