£207 Find Cheap Flights from Alexandria to Istanbul – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Alexandria to Istanbul Airport flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Alexandria and Istanbul Airport.

Flights from Alexandria to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Alexandria Borg El Arab (HBE) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £69–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and Egyptair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Alexandria to Istanbul Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £204 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £226, a difference of £22. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Alexandria to Istanbul Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 25 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Alexandria to Istanbul Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Istanbul City Centre, and Taksim. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Alexandria to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 03:35 and lands at 05:52
• Latest: departs at 11:25 and lands at 13:42.

The flight takes about 2h 17m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 19% above the route average of £208. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Alexandria to Istanbul Airport takes 2h 17m, covering 717 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £207 to £883. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Alexandria to Istanbul Airport flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
· CIRCULAR
· Avec Car Rental
· Ok Mobility
· Alamo
· Autounion Car Rental

Return flights from Alexandria to Istanbul Airport range from £195 to £237, with an average of £208 over the past 12 months. Anything below £195 counts as a good deal.