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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from Istanbul to Cairo were £136 for one-way flights and for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Cairo & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
IST
Destination airport IATA code
CAI
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
1 hour 21 mins

Cairo CAI Flight Information

Traveling From
Istanbul
Origin Airport IATA Code
IST
Traveling To
Cairo
Destination Airport IATA Code
CAI
Number of Airlines Serving
6
Available Airlines
Aegean, Royal Jordanian, ITA Airways, Egyptair, Pegasus Airlines, Saudia, Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways
Distance
1262 km
Direct Flight Time
2 20
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Istanbul and Cairo?
The flight game between Istanbul and Cairo is a competitive one. You can journey from Istanbul Airport to CAI with 2 air carriers including EgyptAir. Or you can fly the SAW to Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) route with the likes of Nile Air.
How long is a direct flight from Istanbul to Cairo?
If you’re the type of flyer who enjoys getting to know their seat mate, you’ll have about 2 hours and 14 minutes to do just that during your nonstop Istanbul to Cairo flight. This journey of 760 miles can sometimes pass as quickly as 2 hours and 10 minutes, which still gives you enough time to make a new pal or two.
What are the best airports for Istanbul to Cairo flights?
Eager to know some of the different ways you can fly from Istanbul to Cairo? Check out our list of the flight routes with the most services:

  • Ataturk Intl. Airport (IST) to Cairo Intl. Airport - 42 flights per week
  • Istanbul (SAW-Sabiha Gokcen Intl.) to Cairo Intl. Airport - 29 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Cairo?
Sleep easy knowing you’re flying to Cairo with a quality airline. You’ll find quite a few carriers that offer flights from Istanbul, however we’ve compiled a list of the six most popular to check out:

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

How many flights are there from Istanbul to Cairo?
There are approximately 6 flights which operate daily from Istanbul to Cairo. You might like to remember this the next time you’re dreaming about a holiday.
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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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 Istanbul to Cairo, 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 Istanbul to Cairo is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Istanbul to Cairo  

Every day between Istanbul and Cairo, 20 flights from 6 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 LOT Polish Airlines, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 2hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 1262 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Istanbul to Cairo — 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 Istanbul to Cairo 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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3 out of 5
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