Find Cheap Flights from Cairo to Istanbul (CAI - IST)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cairo to Istanbul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$196	Nile Air Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Oct 18 — Sun, Oct 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Istanbul is currently $196
Cheapest one-way flight	$89	Nile Air Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Oct 24	The cheapest one-way flight from Cairo to Istanbul is currently $89
Cheapest nonstop flights	$209	Nile Air Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Oct 18 — Sun, Oct 19	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Cairo to Istanbul is currently $209
Last-minute weekend getaway	$196	Nile Air Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Oct 18 — Sun, Oct 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairo to Istanbul is currently $196
Cheapest business class flights	$773	EgyptAir Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Oct 25 — Sun, Oct 26	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairo to Istanbul is currently $773

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?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Istanbul is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $180–225
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $235–310

Popular airlines from Cairo to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $253

Typical price: $300–570

28 weekly nonstop flights

CAI - IST Every day
EgyptAir

Nonstop

from $236

Typical price: $235–395

21 weekly nonstop flights

CAI - IST Every day
AJet

Nonstop

from $199

Typical price: $205–350

9 weekly nonstop flights

CAI - SAW Every day

255 weekly connecting flights

CAI - SAW Every Mon, Wed, Fri
Nile Air

Nonstop

from $219

Typical price: $240–330

5 weekly nonstop flights

CAI - SAW Every Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Air Cairo

Nonstop

from $186

Typical price: $195–290

5 weekly nonstop flights

CAI - SAW Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun
Air Arabia Egypt

Nonstop

Typical price: $210–360

3 weekly nonstop flights

CAI - SAW Every Tue, Thu, Sat

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 28 min 176 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 1 min 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 23 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 33 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairo to Istanbul

When are the cheapest days to fly from Cairo to Istanbul?

The cheapest flights from Cairo to Istanbul are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $180 to $225.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairo to Istanbul?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Nile Air from $196. The cheapest one-way flight was with Nile Air from $89.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $253, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 15.
The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $236, flying from Oct 30 to Nov 2.
The cheapest AJet flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $199, flying from Oct 17 to Oct 19.
The cheapest Nile Air flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $219, flying from Oct 18 to Oct 19.
The cheapest Air Cairo flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $186, flying from Nov 20 to Nov 24.

What are the cheapest flights from Cairo to Istanbul?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Istanbul starts at $196 from Sat, Oct 18 to Sun, Oct 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $89 and departs on Fri, Oct 24.

How long does it take to fly from Cairo to Istanbul?

2 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Cairo to Istanbul.

When should you fly to Istanbul, Türkiye?

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).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Cairo to Istanbul?

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 is the best airline to fly from Cairo to Istanbul?

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 255 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) .
Air Arabia Egypt offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Air Arabia Egypt 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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairo to Istanbul?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Nile Air from $196. The cheapest one-way flight was with Nile Air from $89.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $253, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 15.
The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $236, flying from Oct 30 to Nov 2.
The cheapest AJet flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $199, flying from Oct 17 to Oct 19.
The cheapest Nile Air flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $219, flying from Oct 18 to Oct 19.
The cheapest Air Cairo flight from Cairo to Istanbul is $186, flying from Nov 20 to Nov 24.

Which airlines have direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul?

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 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 5 Air Cairo direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
There are 3 Air Arabia Egypt direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Cairo to Istanbul?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairo and Istanbul at price $196 is offered by Nile Air from Sat, Oct 18 to Sun, Oct 19.

Which airlines have direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul?

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 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 5 Air Cairo direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
There are 3 Air Arabia Egypt direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

When are direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul available?

There are direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul on a daily basis.

What are the cheapest direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cairo and Istanbul start at $209 from Sat, Oct 18 to Sun, Oct 19 with Nile Air.

How can I find nonstop flights from Cairo to Istanbul?

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.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Cairo to Istanbul?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cairo and Istanbul start at $773 from Sat, Oct 25 to Sun, Oct 26 with EgyptAir.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Cairo to Istanbul?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairo and Istanbul start at $196 from Sat, Oct 18 to Sun, Oct 19.

How can I book business class trips from Cairo to Istanbul?

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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Cairo to Istanbul next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cairo and Istanbul starts at $196 from Sat, Oct 18 to Sun, Oct 19 with Nile Air.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Cairo to Istanbul?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairo and Istanbul at price $196 is offered by Nile Air from Sat, Oct 18 to Sun, Oct 19.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Cairo to Istanbul?

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.