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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from Cairo to Istanbul were £94 for one-way flights and £167 for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from Cairo to Istanbul & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
CAI
Destination airport IATA code
IST
Return price
£166

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Istanbul SAW Flight Information

Traveling From
Cairo
Origin Airport IATA Code
CAI
Traveling To
Istanbul
Destination Airport IATA Code
IST
Number of Airlines Serving
2
Available Airlines
Air Arabia Egypt, Egyptair, AJET, Nile Air, Pegasus Airlines, Lufthansa, Aegean
Distance
1215 km
Direct Flight Time
3 10
Flight Price
£167

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Cairo and Istanbul?
How would you like to get from Cairo to Istanbul? You can choose to travel with EgyptAir or 2 other carriers on the Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) to Istanbul (ISL-Ataturk Intl.) route. Alternatively, pick Nile Air and travel from Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) to Istanbul (SAW-Sabiha Gokcen Intl.) instead. You’ve got some important decisions to make.
How long is a direct flight from Cairo to Istanbul?
You can expect the journey of 760 miles to last between 2 hours and 15 minutes and 2 hours and 19 minutes. Once you’ve landed a fantastic deal on your nonstop Cairo to Istanbul flight, the world is your oyster.
What are the best airports for Cairo to Istanbul flights?
Headed to Istanbul from Cairo? These are the most frequently flown routes that’ll take you there:

  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) to ISL - 42 flights per week
  • Cairo Intl. Airport to Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 36 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Cairo to Istanbul?
After fantastic perks and amenities? Or good service? While you’ll find several airlines travelling from Cairo to Istanbul, booking one of these well-known carriers will ensure you start your getaway on the right foot.

  • Turkish Airlines with 91 flights every month.
  • EgyptAir with 91 flights every month.
  • Qatar Airways with 69 flights every month.
  • Alitalia with 30 flights every month.
  • Kuwait Airways with 21 flights every month.
  • Iraqi Airways with 17 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Cairo to Istanbul?
A world of fun and surprises awaits in Istanbul. Start your amazing adventure now by choosing from one of the 6 flights which operate daily from Cairo to Istanbul.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Cheap flights from Cairo to Istanbul 

Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Cairo to Istanbul, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Cairo to Istanbul is August. In the current list of deals available, prices start at £167 and can rise to £266 for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Cairo to Istanbul  

Every day between Cairo and Istanbul, 5 flights from 2 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Nile Air, Pegasus, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 3hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 1215 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Cairo to Istanbul — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Cairo to Istanbul to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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