Route Network
Islamabad Airport connects 30 destinations worldwide, with Dubai standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Toronto, and the shortest flight is to Kabul.
Route and destination data updated February 14, 2026.
Islamabad Airport is served by 25 airlines, with Pakistan International Airlines in the lead at 32% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 57% of routes. 19 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 24 airlines operate international routes, compared with four airlines serving domestic routes. Pakistan International Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Toronto with a flight time of 13 hrs 45 mins.
Islamabad Airport provides direct service to 17 countries across four continents. The route network is 10% domestic and 90% international. United Arab Emirates is the primary international destination.
Global Rankings
Destinations
Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.
- #521 - Total destinations
- #896 - Domestic destinations
- #260 - International destinations
Flights & Scheduling
Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.
- #454 - Total flights
- #825 - Domestic flights
- #226 - International flights
- #540 - Flights per runway
Distance & Reach
Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.
- #288 - Total distance flown
- #61 - Distance per flight
- #341 - Distance per runway
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,001 ft 3,658 m 12,001 ft · 3,658 m | 147 ft 45 m 147 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 12,001 ft 3,658 m 12,001 ft · 3,658 m | 147 ft 45 m 147 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 12,001 ft 3,658 m 12,001 ft · 3,658 m | 197 ft 60 m 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | |
| 12,001 ft 3,658 m 12,001 ft · 3,658 m | 197 ft 60 m 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt |
Runway Length
Runways at Islamabad Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.