Cheap flights from Cairo to Istanbul
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cairo to Istanbul and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $194 | Air CairoNonstop3 hrThu, Apr 2 — Sun, Apr 5 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Istanbul is currently $194 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $102 | Air CairoNonstop3 hrThu, Apr 9 | The cheapest one-way flight from Cairo to Istanbul is currently $102 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $209 | Air CairoNonstop3 hrSat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairo to Istanbul is currently $209 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $641 | EgyptAirNonstop3 hrThu, Mar 26 — Sun, Mar 29 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairo to Istanbul is currently $641 | |
| Fastest flight | 2 hr 10 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Cairo to Istanbul takes 2 hr 10 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Cairo to Istanbul per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Istanbul is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
January
Prices in January are usually between $180 and $245.
Popular airlines from Cairo to Istanbul
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Cairo to Istanbul in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- Turkish AirlinesNonstopfrom $283Typical price: $265–53028 weekly nonstop flightsCAI - ISTEvery day
- EgyptAirNonstopfrom $312Typical price: $215–38521 weekly nonstop flightsCAI - ISTEvery day
- AJetNonstopfrom $281Typical price: $200–3309 weekly nonstop flightsCAI - SAWEvery day209 weekly connecting flightsCAI - SAWEvery Mon, Fri, Sun
- Nile AirNonstopfrom $230Typical price: $235–3005 weekly nonstop flightsCAI - SAWEvery Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Air CairoNonstopfrom $194Typical price: $180–2605 weekly nonstop flightsCAI - SAWEvery Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Flynas187 weekly connecting flightsCAI - IST, SAWEvery day
Popular airports near Cairo
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Cairo center and popularity with travelers.
- Cairo International Airport (CAI)CairoEgypt28 min11 mi
- Borg El Arab International Airport, Alexandria (HBE)AlexandriaEgypt2 hr 34 min109 mi
- Cairo Capital International (CCE)CairoEgypt1 hr 2 min35 mi
- Al Alamain International Airport (DBB)El DabaaEgypt3 hr 27 min176 mi
Popular airports near Istanbul
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Istanbul center and popularity with travelers.
- Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)IstanbulTürkiye1 hr 1 min19 mi
- Istanbul Airport (IST)IstanbulTürkiye46 min21 mi
- Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)BursaTürkiye2 hr 22 min60 mi
- Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)TekirdağTürkiye1 hr 32 min56 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairo to Istanbul
The cheapest flights from Cairo to Istanbul are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $165 to $200.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Air Cairo from $194. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Cairo from $102.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $283, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 5.
- The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $312, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 22.
- The cheapest AJet flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $281, flying from May 8 to May 10.
- The cheapest Nile Air flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $230, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 5.
- The cheapest Air Cairo flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $194, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 5.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Istanbul starts at $194 from Thu, Apr 2 to Sun, Apr 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $102 and departs on Thu, Apr 9.
2 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Cairo to Istanbul.
Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cairo to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cairo to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cairo to Istanbul.
In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 28 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
In terms of flights, AJet is the most popular. AJet offers 9 nonstop flights and 209 connecting flights per week. AJet flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Other popular airlines flying from Cairo to Istanbul are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 28 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
In terms of flights, AJet is the most popular. AJet offers 9 nonstop flights and 209 connecting flights per week. AJet flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Other popular airlines flying from Cairo to Istanbul are:
- EgyptAir offers 21 nonstop flights per week. EgyptAir flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
- Nile Air offers 5 nonstop flights per week. Nile Air flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
- Air Cairo offers 5 nonstop flights per week. Air Cairo flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
- Flynas offers 187 connecting flights per week. Flynas flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Air Cairo from $194. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Cairo from $102.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $283, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 5.
- The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $312, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 22.
- The cheapest AJet flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $281, flying from May 8 to May 10.
- The cheapest Nile Air flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $230, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 5.
- The cheapest Air Cairo flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $194, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 5.
Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir, AJet, Nile Air, Air Cairo and Air Arabia Egypt fly direct from Cairo to Istanbul.
- There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 EgyptAir direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 9 AJet direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 5 Nile Air direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
- There are 5 Air Cairo direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairo and Istanbul at price $209 is offered by Air Cairo from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir, AJet, Nile Air, Air Cairo and Air Arabia Egypt fly direct from Cairo to Istanbul.
- There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 EgyptAir direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 9 AJet direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 5 Nile Air direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
- There are 5 Air Cairo direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
There are direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cairo and Istanbul start at $194 from Thu, Apr 2 to Sun, Apr 5 with Air Cairo.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairo to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cairo and Istanbul start at $641 from Thu, Mar 26 to Sun, Mar 29 with EgyptAir.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairo and Istanbul start at $194 from Thu, Apr 2 to Sun, Apr 5.
To book business class trips from Cairo to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cairo and Istanbul starts at $209 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with Air Cairo.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairo and Istanbul at price $209 is offered by Air Cairo from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from Cairo to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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