Cheap flights from Cairo to Istanbul

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Cheapest round-trip flights $205
Nile Air Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 14 — Mon, May 18
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Istanbul is currently $205
Cheapest one-way flight $109
AJet Nonstop 3 hr Wed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairo to Istanbul is currently $109
Last-minute weekend getaway $205
Nile Air Nonstop 3 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairo to Istanbul is currently $205
Cheapest business class flights $901
Turkish Airlines Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairo to Istanbul is currently $901
Fastest flight 2 hr The fastest nonstop flight from Cairo to Istanbul takes 2 hr
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Istanbul is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $160–195
May
Most expensive
Typical prices: $205–275

Popular airlines from Cairo to Istanbul

  • Turkish Airlines
    Nonstop
    from $277
    Typical price: $265–510
    32 weekly nonstop flights
    CAI - IST Every day
  • EgyptAir
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $210–380
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    CAI - IST Every day
  • AJet
    Nonstop
    from $237
    Typical price: $195–340
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    CAI - SAW Every day
    185 weekly connecting flights
    CAI - SAW Every Tue, Sun
  • Nile Air
    Nonstop
    from $205
    Typical price: $225–295
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    CAI - SAW Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Air Arabia Egypt
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $190–325
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    CAI - SAW Every Tue, Thu, Sat
  • Air Cairo
    Nonstop
    from $215
    Typical price: $175–255
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    CAI - SAW Every Mon, Wed, Thu

Popular airports near Cairo

  • Cairo International Airport (CAI)
    Cairo Egypt 28 min 11 mi
  • Borg El Arab International Airport, Alexandria (HBE)
    Alexandria Egypt 2 hr 34 min 109 mi
  • Al Alamain International Airport (DBB)
    El Dabaa Egypt 3 hr 26 min 176 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
  • Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)
    Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
  • Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)
    Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 31 min 56 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 $160 to $195.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Nile Air from $205. The cheapest one-way flight was with AJet from $109.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $277, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest AJet flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $237, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Nile Air flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $205, flying from May 14 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Air Cairo flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $215, flying from May 14 to May 17.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Istanbul starts at $205 from Thu, May 14 to Mon, May 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $109 and departs on Wed, May 6.
2 hr 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.
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 32 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 7 nonstop flights and 185 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 Arabia Egypt offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Air Arabia Egypt flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
  • Air Cairo offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Air Cairo flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cairo and Istanbul.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Nile Air from $205. The cheapest one-way flight was with AJet from $109.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $277, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest AJet flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $237, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Nile Air flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $205, flying from May 14 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Air Cairo flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $215, flying from May 14 to May 17.
Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir, AJet, Nile Air, Air Cairo and Air Arabia Egypt fly direct from Cairo to Istanbul.
  • There are 32 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 7 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 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
  • There are 3 Air Arabia Egypt direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
  • There are 3 Air Cairo direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairo and Istanbul at price $205 is offered by Nile Air from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir, AJet, Nile Air, Air Cairo and Air Arabia Egypt fly direct from Cairo to Istanbul.
  • There are 32 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 7 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 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
  • There are 3 Air Arabia Egypt direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
  • There are 3 Air Cairo direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
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 $205 from Thu, May 14 to Mon, May 18 with Nile Air.
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 $901 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Turkish Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairo and Istanbul start at $205 from Thu, May 14 to Mon, May 18.
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.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cairo and Istanbul starts at $205 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Nile Air.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairo and Istanbul at price $205 is offered by Nile Air from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
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.

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