Cheap flights from Istanbul to Cairo
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 Istanbul to Cairo and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $219 | Air Arabia EgyptNonstop3 hrThu, Apr 9 — Sun, Apr 12 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Cairo is currently $219 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $117 | Air Arabia EgyptNonstop3 hrThu, Apr 9 | The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Cairo is currently $117 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $258 | Air CairoNonstop3 hrSat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Cairo is currently $258 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $833 | EgyptAirNonstop3 hrThu, Mar 19 — Sun, Mar 22 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Cairo is currently $833 | |
| Fastest flight | 2 hr 5 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Cairo takes 2 hr 5 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 Istanbul to Cairo per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Cairo is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.
January
Prices in January are usually between $195 and $290.
Popular airlines from Istanbul to Cairo
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 Istanbul to Cairo 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 $352Typical price: $310–56028 weekly nonstop flightsIST - CAIEvery day
- EgyptAirNonstopfrom $286Typical price: $250–41521 weekly nonstop flightsIST - CAIEvery day
- AJetNonstopfrom $290Typical price: $195–3359 weekly nonstop flightsSAW - CAIEvery day208 weekly connecting flightsSAW - CAIEvery day
- Nile AirNonstopfrom $322Typical price: $255–3955 weekly nonstop flightsSAW - CAIEvery Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Air CairoNonstopfrom $229Typical price: $220–3505 weekly nonstop flightsSAW - CAIEvery Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
- FlynasTypical price: $330–455157 weekly connecting flightsIST, SAW - CAIEvery day
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
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
Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Cairo
The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Cairo are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $175 to $255.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Cairo recently found on Google Flights was with Air Arabia Egypt from $219. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Arabia Egypt from $117.
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 Istanbul to Cairo is $352, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 20.
- The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Istanbul to Cairo is $286, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
- The cheapest AJet flight from Istanbul to Cairo is $290, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest Nile Air flight from Istanbul to Cairo is $322, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 12.
- The cheapest Air Cairo flight from Istanbul to Cairo is $229, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 12.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Cairo starts at $219 from Thu, Apr 9 to Sun, Apr 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $117 and departs on Thu, Apr 9.
2 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Cairo.
Cairo has a hot desert climate with almost no rain. May–Sep can have scorching days and high humidity, while the rest of the year is cooler. Winter (Dec–Feb) has mild weather. It’s a year-round destination, but peak travel periods happen in the main vacations of Aug and Dec. The Cairo International Film Festival (Nov/Dec) is a major event focusing on Arab productions. Islamic celebrations include Eid al-Fitr (dates vary), with feasting to end Ramadan. Shortly after New Year, Coptic Christmas (Jan) includes church services.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Cairo.
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 Istanbul to Cairo 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 Istanbul to Cairo.
In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 28 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
In terms of flights, AJet is the most popular. AJet offers 9 nonstop flights and 208 connecting flights per week. AJet flies from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Cairo are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 28 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
In terms of flights, AJet is the most popular. AJet offers 9 nonstop flights and 208 connecting flights per week. AJet flies from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Cairo are:
- EgyptAir offers 21 nonstop flights per week. EgyptAir flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
- Nile Air offers 5 nonstop flights per week. Nile Air flies from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
- Air Cairo offers 5 nonstop flights per week. Air Cairo flies from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
- Flynas offers 157 connecting flights per week. Flynas flies from Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Cairo recently found on Google Flights was with Air Arabia Egypt from $219. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Arabia Egypt from $117.
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 Istanbul to Cairo is $352, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 20.
- The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Istanbul to Cairo is $286, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
- The cheapest AJet flight from Istanbul to Cairo is $290, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest Nile Air flight from Istanbul to Cairo is $322, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 12.
- The cheapest Air Cairo flight from Istanbul to Cairo is $229, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 12.
Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir, AJet, Nile Air, Air Cairo and Air Arabia Egypt fly direct from Istanbul to Cairo.
- There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 EgyptAir direct flights from Istanbul to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 9 AJet direct flights from Istanbul to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 5 Nile Air direct flights from Istanbul to Cairo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
- There are 5 Air Cairo direct flights from Istanbul to Cairo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Cairo at price $258 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 Istanbul to Cairo.
- There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 EgyptAir direct flights from Istanbul to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 9 AJet direct flights from Istanbul to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 5 Nile Air direct flights from Istanbul to Cairo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
- There are 5 Air Cairo direct flights from Istanbul to Cairo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
There are direct flights from Istanbul to Cairo on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Cairo start at $219 from Thu, Apr 9 to Sun, Apr 12 with Air Arabia Egypt.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Cairo, 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 Istanbul and Cairo start at $833 from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22 with EgyptAir.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Cairo start at $219 from Thu, Apr 9 to Sun, Apr 12.
To book business class trips from Istanbul to Cairo, 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 Istanbul and Cairo starts at $258 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with Air Cairo.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Cairo at price $258 is offered by Air Cairo from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Cairo, 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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