Quick answer: Dubai to Karachi averaged about AED 1,137 return over the past 12 months, and Sharjah to Karachi about AED 1,115. February and September were the cheapest months from Dubai (about AED 1,021), while March, the month of Eid Al Fitr 2026, was the most expensive (about AED 1,330). The flight takes about 2 hours.
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Short answers
- Cheapest month: February or September from Dubai (about AED 1,021), February from Sharjah (about AED 856).
- Most expensive: March (about AED 1,330) and December (about AED 1,271) from Dubai; May (about AED 1,506) from Sharjah.
- Cheapest day: Sunday from Dubai, Tuesday from Sharjah. Friday is the most expensive.
- When to book: about 17 weeks ahead from Dubai, about 9 weeks from Sharjah.
- Flight time: about 2 hours 3 minutes. Karachi is 1 hour ahead of the UAE.
- Direct airlines: Emirates (21 flights a week), flydubai (21) and airblue (7) from Dubai; Air Arabia (21) from Sharjah.
Fares at a glance
| Dubai to Karachi | Fare (AED) |
|---|---|
| Average return, past 12 months | 1,137 |
| Typical return range | 1,022 to 1,385 |
| Average one way | about 510 |
| Cheapest direct return seen | 1,047 |
| February and September (cheapest) | 1,021 |
| December | 1,271 |
| March (most expensive) | 1,330 |
The cheapest Pakistan route from the UAE
Karachi is the shortest and cheapest of the Pakistan routes we track: about AED 1,137 return from Dubai, against about AED 1,367 to Lahore and about AED 1,413 to Islamabad. With about 49 direct flights a week from Dubai and 21 from Sharjah, it also has the most choice.
Because the route is so busy, prices move less with the season than elsewhere. The cheapest and dearest months were only about 30% apart from Dubai. The big jumps come at Eid, not in school holidays.
Dubai or Sharjah for Karachi?
| From Dubai (DXB) | From Sharjah (SHJ) | |
|---|---|---|
| Average return | AED 1,137 | AED 1,115 |
| Cheapest month | February or September, AED 1,021 | February, AED 856 |
| Most expensive month | March, AED 1,330 | May, AED 1,506 |
| Cheapest day | Sunday | Tuesday |
| Book ahead | about 17 weeks | about 9 weeks |
| Direct flights a week | about 49 | about 21 (Air Arabia) |
In February, Sharjah averaged about AED 165 less than Dubai. Around Eid Al Adha in May it was the other way, with Sharjah about AED 1,506. Sharjah fares also stayed low until about 9 weeks before departure, so a late planner should check Sharjah first, except at Eid Al Adha.
Eid dates and when to book
- Eid Al Fitr 2027 (expected around 9 or 10 March): from Dubai the 17 week window has passed, so book now. From Sharjah, book by early January 2027.
- Eid Al Adha 2027 (expected around 16 or 17 May): from Dubai, book by mid January 2027. Sharjah was the more expensive airport in May.
- Christmas and winter holidays 2026: December is the second most expensive month. Book now.
- September: the quietest month, with fares back to the yearly low.
Islamic dates depend on the moon sighting and can move by a day, so choose a fare you can change if your leave is fixed.
Flight times
Most departures from Dubai are in the evening (42%) or morning (29%). The earliest leaves at 02:45 and lands at 04:48; the latest leaves at 20:40 and lands at 22:43, so there is always a way to land before midnight.
Direct or one stop?
Direct returns averaged about AED 1,157. The cheapest one stop routing, through Jeddah, averaged about AED 962, around AED 195 less, but the quickest one stop trip still takes close to 10 hours against 2 hours direct. On a 2 hour route, a stop rarely makes sense unless the saving covers a night away.
A first checked bag, when not included, cost between about AED 10 and AED 367 depending on the airline. Taking a UAE phone home? Pakistan’s PTA registration rules are explained in our Dubai to Lahore guide.
Airlines on the route
Emirates, flydubai and airblue fly direct from Dubai, and Air Arabia from Sharjah. You can pay monthly on Emirates, flydubai, airblue and Air Arabia tickets booked with us.
Paying monthly for your Karachi ticket
At the average fare of AED 1,137, a return can be split into four Tabby payments of about AED 284. Tamara works too, and so do 3, 6, 9 or 12 month plans on UAE credit cards from Mashreq, ADCB, RAKBANK, HSBC, FAB and Emirates NBD. UAE residents only need to share a phone number for the payment link. Ask for a Dubai or Sharjah to Karachi quote on WhatsApp. Our office WhatsApp, +971 4 220 2133, answers 24 hours a day.
Questions travellers ask us about Dubai to Karachi
When should I book Dubai to Karachi for Eid Al Fitr 2027?
Now, if flying from Dubai. Eid Al Fitr is expected around 9 or 10 March 2027. From Sharjah, fares held until about 9 weeks ahead, so early January.
Is Sharjah to Karachi cheaper than Dubai to Karachi?
Slightly, on average: about AED 1,115 return against AED 1,137. In February Sharjah was about AED 165 cheaper, but in May it was more expensive.
Why are Karachi flights expensive in March?
Eid Al Fitr fell on 20 March 2026, so March was the most expensive month from Dubai at about AED 1,330 return.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Karachi?
About 2 hours 3 minutes direct. Karachi is 1 hour ahead of the UAE.
What is the latest flight from Dubai to Karachi?
The latest direct departure leaves Dubai at 20:40 and lands in Karachi at 22:43.
Is a one stop flight to Karachi worth it?
Rarely. Through Jeddah it averaged about AED 195 less, but the trip takes close to 10 hours instead of 2.
Can I pay for my Karachi ticket in installments?
Yes. UAE residents can use Tabby, Tamara or a 3 to 12 month credit card plan. We only need your phone number.
Compare all Dubai to Pakistan fares by city. More route fare guides from the UAE: Manila, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Calicut, Trivandrum, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Jeddah, Kathmandu, Dhaka, Colombo, Cairo, London.
Fare data from KAYAK, checked 12 November 2026. See all airlines you can pay for monthly.
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