Airblue is a Pakistani airline flying from the UAE to Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi and Peshawar. It is a popular budget choice for families and workers going home, and we book it with the option to pay the fare monthly.
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Splitting your Airblue fare
Airblue fares are usually paid with Tabby or Tamara over a few months, or on a bank card plan if you are booking for the whole family. Eid and summer seats to Pakistan sell out early, so a plan lets you book now and pay as you go. Read more in our installment plan guide.
If an Airblue return from Dubai to Lahore costs AED 1,200, a 6 month plan comes to about AED 200 per month, plus any plan fee shown in the link. A family of four could spread about AED 4,800 over 12 months at roughly AED 400 per month.
Airblue key facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| UAE airports | Dubai (DXB), Sharjah (SHJ) and Abu Dhabi (AUH) |
| Pakistan cities from the UAE | Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Multan, with domestic connections such as Quetta and Skardu |
| Fare types | Value, Flexi and Xtra |
| Check in (international) | Opens 4 hours before departure and closes 90 minutes before departure |
Airblue fare types compared
| Value | Flexi | Xtra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand carry | 7 kg | 7 kg | 7 kg |
| Checked baggage | None | 1 bag, 20 kg | 1 bag, 30 kg |
| Meals | Included | Included | Included |
| Refunds and exchanges | Allowed, higher fee | Allowed, standard fee | Allowed, lower fee |
| BlueMiles | 50% | 100% | 200% |
Most of our customers flying to Pakistan choose Flexi or Xtra, because Value has no checked bag. If you need more weight, extra baggage can be added to your booking, and buying it in advance is cheaper than at the airport. See the Airblue travel information page.
Airblue baggage rules
- Carry on: one bag per passenger, max 7 kg, size up to 22 x 15 x 8 inches (about 56 x 38 x 20 cm).
- Checked bag: one bag of 20 kg on Flexi or 30 kg on Xtra; none on Value.
- Extra baggage: available to buy for longer trips, studies or gifts for family; tell us when you book.
Changing, refunding or missing an Airblue flight
- Change: you pay the change fee shown on your e ticket plus any fare difference. The same fare is not guaranteed, and exchanges are for the same route only.
- Refund: you pay the refund fee shown on your e ticket, and a national identity card (NIC) copy is needed for every passenger on the refund.
- Missed flight: act fast. Airblue tickets expire 30 days after the flight date, and an expired ticket has no value and cannot be refunded or changed.
Because we booked your ticket, message us and we handle the change or refund with Airblue, and tell you the exact fee first.
Names on your Airblue ticket
Your name on the ticket must match your passport exactly. We check every name and passport against the copy you send before we issue.
Coming back to the UAE with only one name in your passport? Under UAE National Advance Information Centre (NAIC) rules, a traveller whose passport shows only one name, with no other names on any page, is not allowed to enter the UAE, unless for example their UAE visa or Emirates ID shows additional names. If this affects you or your family, message us before you book. This affects many travellers whose passports show only a given name, so please check the name page of every passport in your family before booking a return to the UAE.
Lost or damaged baggage on Airblue
- At the airport: report a missing or damaged bag at the baggage desk before you leave the airport, and keep the report number.
- Compensation limit: Airblue’s maximum liability for damaged or missing baggage on international flights is USD 20 per kg, so keep valuables, gold and documents in your hand carry.
Where our customers fly with Airblue
Our customers mostly fly Airblue from Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi to Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Multan. Tell us your route and dates, and we compare Airblue with other airlines on the same route, including flydubai and Air Arabia.
Questions about flying Airblue
Can I book Airblue for Eid and pay later?
Yes. Book as early as you can, because Eid fares rise fast, then split the cost with Tabby, Tamara or a bank card plan. Your ticket is issued after the first payment.
How much baggage does Airblue allow from Dubai?
Every fare includes 7 kg hand carry. Value has no checked bag, Flexi includes one 20 kg bag and Xtra one 30 kg bag. Extra baggage can be added.
Which Airblue fare should I book to Pakistan?
If you are taking luggage, choose Flexi (20 kg) or Xtra (30 kg). Value includes hand carry only, and Xtra also has the lowest change and refund fees.
Can I change my Airblue ticket?
Yes, on the same route. You pay the change fee shown on your e ticket plus any fare difference.
What happens if I miss my Airblue flight?
Contact us quickly. Airblue tickets expire 30 days after the flight date, and an expired ticket has no value.
What do I need for an Airblue refund?
You pay the refund fee shown on your e ticket, and a national identity card (NIC) copy is needed for every passenger.
From which UAE airports does Airblue fly?
Dubai (DXB), Sharjah (SHJ) and Abu Dhabi (AUH), mainly to Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Multan.
When does Airblue check in close?
For international flights, check in opens 4 hours before departure and closes 90 minutes before departure.
Ready to book? Message us on WhatsApp at +971 52 292 1011, available 24 hours, or call +971 4 220 2133, office open daily 8 AM to 8 PM.
Airblue rules in this guide were checked on airblue.com in November 2026. White Sky Travel is a licensed travel agency and is not affiliated with Airblue.
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