Quick answer: Karachi is the cheapest Pakistan city to fly to from Dubai, averaging about AED 1,137 return over the past 12 months. Lahore averaged about AED 1,367, Islamabad about AED 1,413 and Peshawar about AED 1,415. On every route the peaks follow Eid, so for Eid Al Adha 2027, expected around 16 or 17 May, book between now and mid January depending on the city.
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Short answers
- Cheapest city: Karachi, about AED 1,137 return.
- Cheapest months: January for Islamabad and Peshawar, February for Karachi and Lahore.
- Most expensive: the Eid months, especially March 2026 when Eid Al Fitr fell on 20 March.
- Eid Al Adha 2027: book Peshawar now, Lahore by early December, Islamabad by mid December and Karachi by mid January.
- Time difference: Pakistan is 1 hour ahead of the UAE.
Dubai to Pakistan fares by city
| City | Average return from Dubai (AED) | From Sharjah (AED) | Cheapest month | Book ahead | Book for Eid Al Adha 2027 by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi | 1,137 | 1,115 | February and September | 17 weeks | mid January 2027 |
| Lahore | 1,367 | 1,406 | February | 23 weeks | early December 2026 |
| Islamabad | 1,413 | 1,436 | January | 21 weeks | mid December 2026 |
| Peshawar | 1,415 | 1,484 | January | 26 weeks | now (mid November 2026) |
Each city name opens a full guide with direct airlines, flight times, baggage costs and Dubai against Sharjah.
What the numbers tell you
- Karachi has the most choice. About 49 direct flights a week from Dubai and 21 from Sharjah, and the narrowest gap between cheap and expensive months.
- Peshawar has the fewest direct flights, about 6 a week from Dubai, all leaving early in the morning, so it needs the earliest booking. Islamabad, at a similar average fare, is the usual alternative.
- Sharjah is not always cheaper. It was slightly cheaper for Karachi, but more expensive for Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar, especially around Eid Al Adha in May.
- Baggage changes the real price. On Islamabad flights, adding a first bag cost up to about AED 367.
Phones, baggage and Eid dates
Taking a UAE phone home? The PTA registration rules are in our Dubai to Lahore guide. Eid dates depend on the moon sighting and can move by a day, so pick a fare you can change if your leave is fixed.
Paying monthly for your Pakistan ticket
Any of these tickets can be split into four Tabby payments, paid with Tamara, or spread over 3, 6, 9 or 12 months on a UAE credit card from Mashreq, ADCB, RAKBANK, HSBC, FAB or Emirates NBD. UAE residents only need to share a phone number for the payment link. Ask for a Dubai to Pakistan quote on WhatsApp. Our office WhatsApp, +971 4 220 2133, answers 24 hours a day.
Questions travellers ask us about Dubai to Pakistan flights
Which Pakistan city is cheapest to fly to from Dubai?
Karachi, averaging about AED 1,137 return over the past 12 months.
When should I book Dubai to Pakistan for Eid Al Adha 2027?
Peshawar now, Lahore by early December 2026, Islamabad by mid December 2026 and Karachi by mid January 2027.
Is Sharjah cheaper than Dubai for Pakistan flights?
Only slightly, and only for Karachi. For Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar, Dubai averaged less.
Why are flights to Pakistan expensive in March?
Eid Al Fitr fell on 20 March 2026. In 2027 it is expected around 9 or 10 March, so book now.
Can I pay for a Dubai to Pakistan 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.
More routes: Dubai to India flights, Jeddah, Kathmandu, Dhaka, Colombo.
Fare data from KAYAK, checked 11 and 12 November 2026. See all airlines you can pay for monthly.
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