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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£125
Typical prices: £166-£231
Air Cairo
Sun 13/12Sun 20/12
CAI - IST • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£67
Typical prices: £80-£147
Air Cairo
Thu 10/12
CAI - IST • Direct
Advice from real travellers
Egyptair adds value with complimentary meals in economy on this short Cairo-Istanbul route.
Turkish Airlines offers Miles & Smiles messaging; Egyptair is a dry airline.
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You can fly direct with Air Cairo, Egyptair, and Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 2h 30m
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Most punctual • 89% on-time
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 4% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Cairo to Istanbul (CAI-IST)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cairo to Istanbul

Sun, 13 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec
Air Cairo Logo
08:00 - 11:15CAI  Cairo-IST Istanbul
2h 15mdirect
Air Cairo Logo
12:15 - 13:20IST  Istanbul-CAI Cairo
2h 05mdirect
£125Air Cairo
Mon, 14 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec
Air Cairo Logo
08:00 - 11:15CAI  Cairo-IST Istanbul
2h 15mdirect
Air Cairo Logo
12:15 - 13:20IST  Istanbul-CAI Cairo
2h 05mdirect
£126Air Cairo
Mon, 7 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec
Air Cairo Logo
08:00 - 11:15CAI  Cairo-IST Istanbul
2h 15mdirect
Air Cairo Logo
12:15 - 13:20IST  Istanbul-CAI Cairo
2h 05mdirect
£126Air Cairo
Sat, 20 Mar - Mon, 29 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:30 - 19:05CAI  Cairo-IST Istanbul
2h 35mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:55 - 03:20IST  Istanbul-CAI Cairo
2h 25mdirect
£182Turkish Airlines
Thu, 11 Mar - Tue, 16 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
05:25 - 08:50CAI  Cairo-IST Istanbul
2h 25mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
02:15 - 03:40IST  Istanbul-CAI Cairo
2h 25mdirect
£182Turkish Airlines
Tue, 19 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:30 - 19:05CAI  Cairo-IST Istanbul
2h 35mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:05 - 14:35IST  Istanbul-CAI Cairo
2h 30mdirect
£182Turkish Airlines
Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:00 - 11:15CAI  Cairo-IST Istanbul
2h 15mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 22:25IST  Istanbul-CAI Cairo
12h 55m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.
£193Multiple Airlines
Thu, 7 Jan - Thu, 14 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:20 - 17:50CAI  Cairo-IST Istanbul
2h 30mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 22:25IST  Istanbul-CAI Cairo
12h 55m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.
£201Multiple Airlines
Fri, 29 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:20 - 17:50CAI  Cairo-IST Istanbul
2h 30mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 22:25IST  Istanbul-CAI Cairo
12h 55m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.
£202Multiple Airlines
Tue, 2 Mar - Thu, 11 Mar
Egyptair Logo
22:30 - 08:50CAI  Cairo-IST Istanbul
9h 20m1 stop Sharm El Sheikh Intl
Egyptair Logo
03:50 - 05:10IST  Istanbul-CAI Cairo
2h 20mdirect
£531Egyptair
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Cairo to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairo to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Cairo to Istanbul Airport?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Istanbul Airport from Cairo usually cost between £125 and £192 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £125 on Air Cairo (13 Dec–20 Dec).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairo to Istanbul Airport?

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Istanbul Airport on a Monday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Cairo, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest month for flights from Cairo to Istanbul Airport is October, where tickets cost £155 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £193 and £191 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairo to Istanbul Airport?

To get a below average price on the flight from Cairo to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 4% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Cairo to Istanbul

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on Egyptair and CAI

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Turkish Airlines

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Expert on IST

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Cairo to Istanbul Airport

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£67
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flight from Cairo to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Cairo to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairo to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Cairo to Istanbul: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Cairo to Istanbul 
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines-Jan 2026
Try to look for alternative airports to land to get better international pricing, timings.
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines-Oct 2024
Sleep well before the flight because the chairs were too tight

FAQs for booking Cairo to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairo to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairo to Istanbul Airport was £67 for a one-way ticket and £125 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cairo to Istanbul Airport?

    On your way to Istanbul Airport, you’ll fly out from Cairo. You’ll be landing at Istanbul.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairo to Istanbul Airport?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cairo to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairo to Istanbul Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cairo and Istanbul Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cairo to Istanbul Airport?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cairo to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or AJet?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cairo to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and AJet. With an average price for the route of £236 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. AJet is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £172 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairo to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairo to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairo to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Cairo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairo to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Cairo with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairo to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Cairo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cairo to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £129 or less one-way and £115 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cairo to Istanbul Airport?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Cairo Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cairo to Istanbul

Monday

Air Cairo,Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Air Cairo,Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Air Cairo,Egyptair, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Cairo,Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Air Cairo,Egyptair, +1 more

Thursday

Air Cairo,Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Air Cairo,Egyptair, +1 more

Friday

Air Cairo,Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

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Saturday

Air Cairo,Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

Air Cairo,Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Cairo

Monday

Air Cairo,Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Air Cairo,Egyptair, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Cairo,Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Air Cairo,Egyptair, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Cairo,Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Air Cairo,Egyptair, +1 more

Thursday

Air Cairo,Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Air Cairo,Egyptair, +1 more

Friday

Air Cairo,Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Air Cairo,Egyptair, +1 more

Saturday

Air Cairo,Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Air Cairo,Egyptair, +1 more

Sunday

Air Cairo,Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

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