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Among airlines operating Cairo to Istanbul Airport flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection

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

3 airlines operate flights between Cairo and Istanbul Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Egyptair
• Air Cairo

Flights from Cairo to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Cairo (CAI) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cairo to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £190 return via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), compared with £203 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £7–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Nile Air and Air Cairo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from Cairo to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 87% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Sharjah (SHJ) – 7% of one-stop connections

Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Cairo to Istanbul Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £193 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £214, a difference of £21. 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 Cairo to Istanbul Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 4 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cairo to Istanbul Airport flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 11%, and Evening flights for 11%.

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 Cairo to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 00:20 and lands at 02:46
• Latest: departs at 23:25 and lands at 01:51.

The flight takes about 2h 26m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 14% above the route average of £203. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Cairo to Istanbul Airport takes 2h 26m, covering 785 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.

One-way fares from Cairo to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £105, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air Cairo has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Cairo to Istanbul Airport flights are:

• Turkish Airlines: 89% on time
• Air Cairo: 87% on time
• Egyptair: 81% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the 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.

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 09m, compared to 10h 46m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 11h 30m via Sharjah (SHJ).

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 Cairo to Istanbul Airport range from £177 to £239, with an average of £203 over the past 12 months. Anything below £177 counts as a good deal.