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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$205	AJet 1 stop 15 hr Fri, Nov 21 — Mon, Nov 24	The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Cairo is currently $205
Cheapest one-way flight	$107	AJet 1 stop 27 hr Sat, Oct 18	The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Cairo is currently $107
Cheapest nonstop flights	$207	AJet Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Dec 6 — Mon, Dec 8	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Istanbul to Cairo is currently $207
Last-minute weekend getaway	$223	AJet 1 stop 27 hr Sat, Oct 18 — Mon, Oct 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Cairo is currently $223
Cheapest business class flights	$928	EgyptAir Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Nov 13 — Sun, Nov 16	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Cairo is currently $928

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?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Cairo is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $165–245
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $230–325

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Cairo

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $295

Typical price: $280–520

28 weekly nonstop flights

IST - CAI Every day
EgyptAir

Nonstop

from $270

Typical price: $265–395

21 weekly nonstop flights

IST - CAI Every day
AJet

Nonstop

from $225

Typical price: $185–330

9 weekly nonstop flights

SAW - CAI Every day

279 weekly connecting flights

SAW - CAI Every day
Nile Air

Nonstop

from $206

Typical price: $215–375

5 weekly nonstop flights

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

Nonstop

from $222

Typical price: $205–340

5 weekly nonstop flights

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

Nonstop

Typical price: $195–310

3 weekly nonstop flights

SAW - CAI Every Tue, Thu, Sat

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Cairo

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

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Cairo are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $165 to $245.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Cairo?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Cairo recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from $205. The cheapest one-way flight was with AJet from $107.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Cairo is $295, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 7.
The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Istanbul to Cairo is $270, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 16.
The cheapest AJet flight from Istanbul to Cairo is $225, flying from Dec 6 to Dec 7.
The cheapest Nile Air flight from Istanbul to Cairo is $206, flying from Nov 1 to Nov 3.
The cheapest Air Cairo flight from Istanbul to Cairo is $222, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 8.

What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Cairo?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Cairo starts at $205 from Fri, Nov 21 to Mon, Nov 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $107 and departs on Sat, Oct 18.

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

2 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Cairo.

When should you fly to Cairo, Egypt?

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.

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

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.

What is the best airline to fly from Istanbul to Cairo?

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 279 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) .
Air Arabia Egypt offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Air Arabia Egypt flies from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Istanbul and Cairo.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Cairo?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Cairo recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from $205. The cheapest one-way flight was with AJet from $107.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Cairo is $295, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 7.
The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Istanbul to Cairo is $270, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 16.
The cheapest AJet flight from Istanbul to Cairo is $225, flying from Dec 6 to Dec 7.
The cheapest Nile Air flight from Istanbul to Cairo is $206, flying from Nov 1 to Nov 3.
The cheapest Air Cairo flight from Istanbul to Cairo is $222, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 8.

Which airlines have direct flights from Istanbul to Cairo?

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Cairo at price $223 is offered by AJet from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20.

Which airlines have direct flights from Istanbul to Cairo?

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

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

What are the cheapest direct flights from Istanbul to Cairo?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Cairo start at $207 from Sat, Dec 6 to Mon, Dec 8 with AJet.

How can I find nonstop flights from Istanbul to Cairo?

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.

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

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Cairo start at $928 from Thu, Nov 13 to Sun, Nov 16 with EgyptAir.

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

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Cairo start at $205 from Fri, Nov 21 to Mon, Nov 24.

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

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.

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

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Istanbul and Cairo starts at $223 from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20 with AJet.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Cairo at price $223 is offered by AJet from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20.

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

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.