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Flights from Cairo to Istanbul

Search for direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$85, and round-trip direct flights start at US$169.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CAI 12:35
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        SAW 14:50
        Cairo - Istanbul | Tue, May 26 | Air Arabia Egypt
        SAW 15:20
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CAI 17:35
        Istanbul - Cairo | Tue, Jun 2 | Air Arabia Egypt
        US$169 US$262
        35% off
        35% off
        US$262 US$169
      • CAI 11:50
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        SAW 14:20
        Cairo - Istanbul | Tue, Jun 23 | Nesma Airlines
        SAW 15:20
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        CAI 17:25
        Istanbul - Cairo | Tue, Jun 30 | Nesma Airlines
        US$177 US$262
        32% off
        32% off
        US$262 US$177
      • CAI 12:55
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        SAW 15:05
        Cairo - Istanbul | Sat, May 23 | Nile Air
        SAW 16:05
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        CAI 18:10
        Istanbul - Cairo | Thu, May 28 | Nile Air
        US$178 US$262
        32% off
        32% off
        US$262 US$178
      • CAI 10:55
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        SAW 13:10
        Cairo - Istanbul | Sat, May 23 | Air Arabia Egypt
        SAW 15:20
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        CAI 17:35
        Istanbul - Cairo | Thu, May 28 | Air Arabia Egypt
        US$181
        31% off
        US$262 US$181
      • CAI 01:20
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        SAW 03:45
        Cairo - Istanbul | Sat, Jun 6 | Air Cairo
        SAW 18:30
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        CAI 20:40
        Istanbul - Cairo | Mon, Jun 8 | Air Cairo
        US$183
        30% off
        US$262 US$183
      • CAI 15:05
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        SAW 17:30
        Cairo - Istanbul | Mon, Jun 8 | Air Cairo
        SAW 06:30
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        CAI 08:40
        Istanbul - Cairo | Wed, Jun 10 | Air Cairo
        US$183
        30% off
        US$262 US$183
      • CAI 02:45
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        SAW 05:10
        Cairo - Istanbul | Sun, Jun 7 | Air Cairo
        SAW 06:30
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        CAI 08:40
        Istanbul - Cairo | Tue, Jun 9 | Air Cairo
        US$183
        30% off
        US$262 US$183
      • CAI 13:10
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        SAW 15:20
        Cairo - Istanbul | Sun, May 24 | Nile Air
        SAW 16:05
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        CAI 18:10
        Istanbul - Cairo | Thu, May 28 | Nile Air
        US$185
        28% off
        US$262 US$185
      • CAI 12:55
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        SAW 15:05
        Cairo - Istanbul | Mon, May 25 | Nile Air
        SAW 16:05
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        CAI 18:10
        Istanbul - Cairo | Thu, May 28 | Nile Air
        US$185
        28% off
        US$262 US$185
      • CAI 12:55
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        SAW 15:05
        Cairo - Istanbul | Wed, Jun 17 | Nile Air
        SAW 16:05
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        CAI 18:10
        Istanbul - Cairo | Tue, Jun 23 | Nile Air
        US$188
        28% off
        US$262 US$188
      • CAI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Cairo - Istanbul | Sat, May 23 | Normal Airline
        IST 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CAI 16:00
        Istanbul - Cairo | Mon, May 25 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CAI 10:55
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        SAW 13:10
        Cairo - Istanbul | Sat, May 23 | Air Arabia Egypt
        US$85 US$145
        41% off
        41% off
        US$145 US$85
      • CAI 12:35
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        SAW 14:50
        Cairo - Istanbul | Tue, May 26 | Air Arabia Egypt
        US$87 US$145
        40% off
        40% off
        US$145 US$87
      • CAI 03:05
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        SAW 05:30
        Cairo - Istanbul | Tue, Jun 9 | Air Cairo
        US$92 US$145
        37% off
        37% off
        US$145 US$92
      • CAI 15:05
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        SAW 17:30
        Cairo - Istanbul | Mon, Jun 8 | Air Cairo
        US$92
        37% off
        US$145 US$92
      • CAI 02:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        SAW 04:55
        Cairo - Istanbul | Sat, May 23 | AJet
        US$93
        36% off
        US$145 US$93
      • CAI 12:55
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        SAW 15:05
        Cairo - Istanbul | Tue, Jun 23 | Nile Air
        US$95
        34% off
        US$145 US$95
      • CAI 12:15
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        SAW 14:30
        Cairo - Istanbul | Thu, Jun 4 | Air Arabia Egypt
        US$101
        30% off
        US$145 US$101
      • CAI 11:50
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        SAW 14:20
        Cairo - Istanbul | Tue, Jun 23 | Nesma Airlines
        US$102
        30% off
        US$145 US$102
      • CAI 16:25
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        SAW 18:40
        Cairo - Istanbul | Thu, Jul 9 | AJet
        US$104
        28% off
        US$145 US$104
      • CAI 16:25
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        SAW 18:40
        Cairo - Istanbul | Thu, Jun 4 | AJet
        US$104
        28% off
        US$145 US$104
      • CAI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Cairo - Istanbul | Sat, May 23 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairo to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Cairo to Istanbul

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from to Istanbul?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from to Istanbul, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from to Istanbul is February, with an average price of US$98; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to US$145.

US$145
US$122
US$98
US$75
    Cheapest
  • US$142
    May
  • US$104
    Jun
  • US$101
    Jul
  • US$145
    Aug
  • US$110
    Sep
  • US$103
    Oct
  • US$115
    Nov
  • US$112
    Dec
  • US$113
    Jan
  • US$98
    Feb
  • US$99
    Mar
  • US$120
    Apr

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from to Istanbul?

The average price of round-trip flights from to Istanbul purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from to Istanbul are found during May, with an average price of US$273. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to US$374.

US$374
US$324
US$273
US$223
  • US$273
    May
  • US$280
    Jun
  • US$354
    Jul
  • US$374
    Aug
  • US$342
    Sep
  • US$312
    Oct
  • US$313
    Nov
  • US$342
    Dec
  • US$281
    Jan
  • US$287
    Feb
  • US$311
    Mar
  • US$309
    Apr

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairo to Istanbul (CAI-IST)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Arabia Egypt offers one-way fares as low as US$85 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CAI to SAW on Sat, May 23), while Air Arabia Egypt offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$169 departing on Tue, May 26 and returning on Tue, Jun 2.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Cairo to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: EgyptAir Nile Air Turkish Airlines AJet Air Cairo Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 19 minutes to fly from Cairo to Istanbul.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cairo to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 4 flight per week flying from Cairo to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK687 (02:12)
  • To find best deals on flights from Cairo to Istanbul, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, May 23, with one-way flights priced at just US$85.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air Arabia Egypt.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Istanbul travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Cairo to Istanbul is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairo to Istanbul on May 21, 2026 with AJet, with prices starting at US$85.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Istanbul, with Cairo International Airport to Istanbul Airport (CAI-IST) is by far the most common option on this route: Ataturk Airport (ISL) Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Cairo is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Flights from Cairo to Istanbul: Flight Info, Ticket Prices, Airports, and Top Attractions

Flight Information: Flights from Cairo to Istanbul

Looking to book flights from Cairo to Istanbul? You're in the right place! With an average flight distance of 1,257.78km, this route is popular among travelers. The most popular airline for this route is Pegasus Airlines, offering a comfortable and convenient travel experience.

When is the Best Time to Buy Flights from Cairo to Istanbul?

Planning your trip from Cairo to Istanbul? The cheapest month to book your flights is June, while August tends to be the most expensive. Keep an eye out for great deals and discounts to make the most of your travel budget.

Major Airport in Cairo and Transportation

If you're flying from Cairo, the major airport in Cairo include Cairo International Airport. Cairo International Airport is located at Airport Road, Heliopolis, Cairo. It has multiple terminals to cater to domestic and international flights. Transportation options from downtown Cairo to the airport include taxis, which cost around $10-$15, and public buses, which cost around $1-$2.

Major Airports in Istanbul and Transportation

When you arrive in Istanbul, you'll have several airport options. The major airports in Istanbul include Istanbul Airport, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, and Ataturk Airport. Istanbul Airport is located at Tayakadın, Arnavutköy, Istanbul. Transportation options from the airports to downtown Istanbul include taxis, which cost around $20-$30, and airport shuttles, which cost around $5-$10.

Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Istanbul

  • The iconic Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture.
  • The stunning Blue Mosque, known for its intricate tilework.
  • The historic Topkapi Palace, home to Ottoman sultans.
  • The vibrant Grand Bazaar, a shopper's paradise.
  • The breathtaking Bosphorus Bridge, connecting Europe and Asia.
  • The beautiful Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque.
  • The ancient Hippodrome of Constantinople, a site of chariot races.
  • The impressive Basilica Cistern, an underground water reservoir.
  • The lively Taksim Square, a hub of shopping and entertainment.
  • The picturesque Galata Tower, offering panoramic views of the city.

Necessary Information for Traveling to Istanbul

  • Check the visa requirements for your country before traveling to Istanbul.
  • Make sure to carry a valid passport with at least six months of validity.
  • Learn a few basic Turkish phrases to communicate with locals.
  • Stay hydrated and protect yourself from the sun, especially during the summer months.
  • Try local delicacies such as kebabs, baklava, and Turkish tea.
  • Respect local customs and traditions, especially when visiting religious sites.
  • Stay aware of your surroundings and keep your belongings secure.
  • Use reliable transportation options, such as taxis or public transportation, to explore the city.
  • Research and plan your itinerary in advance to make the most of your time in Istanbul.
  • Enjoy the rich history, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality of Istanbul!

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