Islamabad Orange Line Metrobus: Faiz Ahmed Faiz Station to Islamabad International Airport — Route, Stations, Fare & Timings (2026)
The Islamabad Orange Line is one of the capital’s CDA metrobus lines, running from Faiz Ahmed Faiz Station to Islamabad International Airport. It interchanges with the wider Islamabad–Rawalpindi metro network, including the Red Line.
⚡ Orange Line Quick Facts
- Route: Faiz Ahmed Faiz Station ↔ Islamabad International Airport (25.6 km)
- Operator: Capital Development Authority (CDA)
- Opened: 18 April 2022
- Frequency: Every 10 minutes
- Fare: Rs 100 per ride (see fare note below)
- Timings: Buses run from about 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, in line with Islamabad’s metro network hours.
🚏 Main Stations
The Orange Line runs on its own dedicated corridor along the Srinagar (Kashmir) Highway. Its main stations are:
- Faiz Ahmed Faiz Station (H-8/2, Peshawar Morr) — interchange with the Red Line
- H-9 / G-9
- G-10
- G-13
- NUST Station (H-12)
- Golra Morr
- N-5 Station (26 No. Chungi)
- M-1 / M-2 Junction
- Islamabad International Airport
The service also calls at smaller intermediate stops between these stations.
The Orange Line is Islamabad’s airport metrobus: it is the only line that reaches Islamabad International Airport, and its Faiz Ahmed Faiz terminus sits directly on the Red Line, so passengers from Rawalpindi can change once and ride to the airport.
🎟️ Fare
The fare is Rs 100 per ride. CDA launched the electric services at a flat Rs 50 in 2024 and raised fares to Rs 100 in its 2026 fare revision, citing operating costs; the Red Line Metrobus fare is set separately by the Punjab Masstransit Authority and was not part of that increase.
⏰ Timings
Buses run from about 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, in line with Islamabad’s metro network hours. The airport run takes roughly 45–60 minutes depending on traffic at the corridor ends.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fare of the Islamabad Orange Line?
Rs 100 per ride, after CDA’s 2026 revision raised it from the Rs 50 launch fare.
How long is the Orange Line?
The line covers 25.6 km between Faiz Ahmed Faiz Station and Islamabad International Airport.
Does the Orange Line go to Islamabad Airport?
Yes — the line terminates at Islamabad International Airport, starting from Faiz Ahmed Faiz Station on the Red Line.
Route data: Capital Development Authority (CDA) announcements and press coverage, cross-checked against the Islamabad Metrobus reference tables, verified October 2026. Independently compiled by the BusUpdate editorial team; confirm time-sensitive details before travelling.