Airblue Flight Ticket Price, Online Booking & Schedule
Airblue ticket prices start from around Rs 19,000 one way on domestic trunk routes and Rs 48,000 to the Gulf. It is the longest established private airline in Pakistan, flies an all Airbus fleet, and is usually the cheapest of the full service carriers once baggage is counted.
Airblue flight ticket price: from around Rs 19,000 one way in economy on domestic trunk routes and Rs 48,000 to Dubai. Checked baggage is included in the fare, which on competitive routes often makes Airblue the cheapest total price rather than the cheapest headline one.
Airblue ticket price by route
Airblue concentrates on the busy sectors rather than spreading thin across the map. That means it competes head to head on almost every route it flies, and the fares reflect it.
| Route | Flight time | Competition | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi to Lahore | 1h 45m | All carriers | From Rs 19,000 |
| Karachi to Islamabad | 2h 00m | All carriers | From Rs 20,000 |
| Lahore to Karachi | 1h 45m | All carriers | From Rs 19,000 |
| Islamabad to Karachi | 2h 00m | All carriers | From Rs 20,000 |
| Karachi to Dubai | 2h 15m | Four airlines | From Rs 48,000 |
| Lahore to Dubai | 3h 00m | Four airlines | From Rs 52,000 |
| Karachi to Jeddah | 4h 30m | Saudia, PIA, flynas | From Rs 74,000 |
| Islamabad to Sharjah | 3h 00m | Air Arabia, Fly Jinnah | From Rs 54,000 |
Indicative one way economy fares including typical taxes. Fares change by the day and by the seat, so check a live price before booking.
Why Airblue often wins on total price
On the Karachi to Dubai route flydubai typically holds a lower headline fare, but prices baggage separately. Add a 20 kg bag and the two usually land within a few thousand rupees, with Airblue frequently ahead. The same pattern repeats domestically against Fly Jinnah. If you are travelling with hand baggage only the low cost ticket wins; if you are carrying luggage, Airblue is the one to price first.
A narrow map, flown properly
Airblue does not attempt the thin domestic network and does not fly long haul. What it does fly, it flies frequently and with a reputation for keeping to schedule, which on a business trip is worth more than a small fare saving. If your route is on its map, it is a strong default. If it is not, the choice is between PIA and a low cost carrier.
Airblue cabin classes and fleet
A single economy cabin across an all Airbus fleet. The simplicity is deliberate: one aircraft family means fewer schedule disruptions when something goes technical.
Economy
3-3The only cabin on the network. Checked baggage, seat selection at booking and a light meal on longer sectors are included, which is the practical difference from a low cost ticket.
- Checked baggage included
- Seat selection at booking
- Available on every route
Airbus A320 and A321
NarrowbodyA single aircraft family across the fleet. The A321 carries more passengers on the busiest sectors, and both types serve domestic and Gulf routes alike.
- One aircraft family, fewer disruptions
- Domestic and Gulf routes
- Economy layout throughout
Fleet allocation changes and the aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed. Confirm the aircraft type on your own booking if it matters to you.
Airblue route network from Pakistan
Domestic trunk routes plus a focused Gulf and Saudi map. No northern airports and no long haul.
Domestic
- Karachi (KHI)
- Lahore (LHE)
- Islamabad (ISB)
- Peshawar (PEW)
- Quetta (UET)
- Multan (MUX)
Gulf
- Dubai
- Sharjah
- Abu Dhabi
- Muscat
- Doha
Saudi Arabia
- Jeddah
- Riyadh
- Dammam
- Madinah, seasonal
No northern routes, and that matters
Airblue does not serve Gilgit, Skardu, Chitral or any of the small domestic airports. If your destination is in the north, PIA is the only option and the comparison ends there. Airblue is a trunk route and Gulf airline, and judged on that map it is a strong one.
Airblue baggage allowance
| Route type | Checked | Cabin | Included in fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 20 kg | 7 kg | Yes |
| Gulf and Middle East | 30 kg | 7 kg | Yes |
| Saudi Arabia | 30 kg | 7 kg | Yes |
Typical figures that vary by fare type, route and booking class. Always confirm the allowance shown on your own booking before travelling.
What the included allowance is worth
On a Karachi to Dubai booking, adding 20 kg to a low cost fare typically costs several thousand rupees. Airblue includes 30 kg on that route at no extra charge, which is why its total price so often undercuts a cheaper looking ticket. Weigh your bags against the allowance before deciding the low cost option is cheaper.
Included in an economy fare
Airblue pros and cons
Airblue is a focused airline rather than a comprehensive one, and it is best judged on the routes it actually flies.
Where Airblue is the right choice
- Usually the cheapest full service fare on trunk and Gulf routes
- Checked baggage included, unlike the low cost carriers
- Single Airbus family, which helps schedule reliability
- Strong on-time reputation among Pakistani carriers
- Frequent departures on the busiest sectors
Where it falls short
- No northern or small domestic airports
- No long haul beyond the Gulf and Saudi Arabia
- Rarely beats a low cost headline fare
- Economy only, no business cabin
- Narrower international map than PIA
The short version
If your route is on the Airblue map, price it first. It is usually the cheapest full service option and often the cheapest total once baggage is added. If you are flying north, or beyond the Gulf, it will not appear in your search at all.
Booking a Airblue flight
- Compare the total against the low cost carriers Add the baggage you need to their fare first. Airblue includes it, which frequently closes a gap that looks large at first.
- Enter names exactly as on the passport or CNIC Names are matched at check-in. A mismatch means a change fee at best.
- Check the visa for international sectors Gulf and Saudi routes need a visa arranged in advance. Airlines will not board you without one.
- Book early on Gulf routes Six to ten weeks out is where international fares sit at the bottom of their range.
- Check in online before departure Saves a queue, particularly at Karachi during the evening international window.
Airblue contact and booking
- Call centre
- 111-247-2583
- Booking
- Airline website, app, ticket offices and agents
- Airline code
- PA
Verify the current helpline on the airline’s own website before relying on it. Published contact numbers change.
Airblue flight FAQs
What is the Airblue flight ticket price?
From around Rs 19,000 one way in economy on domestic trunk routes such as Karachi to Lahore, Rs 20,000 on Karachi to Islamabad, and from Rs 48,000 to Dubai. Fares vary by date and how far ahead you book.
Is baggage included in an Airblue ticket?
Yes. Typically 20 kg checked on domestic routes and 30 kg to the Gulf and Saudi Arabia, plus 7 kg cabin. This is the main difference from the low cost carriers, which charge for checked baggage separately.
Is Airblue cheaper than PIA?
Usually yes on the routes both fly. Airblue is generally the cheapest of the full service carriers on trunk and Gulf sectors. PIA is the better choice only where Airblue does not fly, which includes every northern airport.
Does Airblue fly to Gilgit or Skardu?
No. Airblue does not serve any northern airport or any of the smaller domestic airports. PIA is the only airline on those routes.
Does Airblue have business class?
No. Airblue operates a single economy cabin across its all Airbus fleet.
Is Airblue reliable?
It has a stronger on-time reputation than most carriers serving Pakistan, helped by operating a single aircraft family. No airline is immune from delays, but schedule reliability is one of the reasons travellers pick it over a cheaper ticket.
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