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£79 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo

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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£179
Typical prices: £157-£228
SAUDIA
Sat 2/5Fri 8/5
IST - CAI • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£198
Typical prices: £188-£309
Egyptair
Tue 21/4Wed 29/4
IST - CAI • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Cairo (IST-CAI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to Cairo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Cairo

Sat, 2 May - Fri, 8 May
SAUDIA Logo
16:25 - 10:10
IST
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CAI
17h 45m
1 stop
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12:40 - 21:10
CAI
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IST
8h 30m
1 stop
£179SAUDIA
Tue, 21 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
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03:50 - 05:10
IST
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CAI
2h 20mdirect
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15:15 - 17:35
CAI
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IST
2h 20mdirect
£198Egyptair
Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 1 May
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18:35 - 20:55
IST
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CAI
2h 20mdirect
Egyptair Logo
15:15 - 17:35
CAI
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IST
2h 20mdirect
£199Egyptair
Fri, 8 May - Tue, 19 May
SAUDIA Logo
19:20 - 10:10
IST
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CAI
14h 50m
1 stop
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00:35 - 14:50
CAI
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IST
14h 15m
1 stop
£205SAUDIA
Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 1 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:35 - 20:55
IST
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CAI
2h 20mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 - 19:55
CAI
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IST
9h 05m
1 stop
£214Multiple Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
Egyptair Logo
18:35 - 19:55
IST
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CAI
2h 20mdirect
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00:30 - 02:50
CAI
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IST
2h 20mdirect
£219Egyptair
Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 1 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 20:40
IST
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CAI
6h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 - 19:55
CAI
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IST
9h 05m
1 stop
£230Multiple Airlines
Fri, 27 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
Egyptair Logo
14:00 - 15:15
IST
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CAI
2h 15mdirect
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14:15 - 17:35
CAI
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IST
2h 20mdirect
£236Egyptair
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
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13:45 - 19:40
IST
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CAI
6h 55m
1 stop
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21:40 - 12:45
CAI
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IST
15h 05m
1 stop
£240Royal Jordanian
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 19:40
IST
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CAI
6h 55m
1 stop
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06:05 - 08:30
CAI
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IST
2h 25mdirect
£243Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Istanbul to Cairo flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo departing in May.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo is May, where tickets cost £188 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £239 and £232 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Istanbul Airport to Cairo?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £213 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Cairo

 
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul Airport to Cairo

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£79
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Istanbul to Cairo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Cairo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Istanbul Airport to Cairo flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo was £79 for a one-way ticket and £179 for a return.

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

    Istanbul Airport and Cairo are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Istanbul Airport from Istanbul and will be arriving at Cairo.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Istanbul Airport to Cairo?

    Only Emirates offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Istanbul Airport to Cairo flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to Cairo flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Cairo are Turkish Airlines and Egyptair. With an average price for the route of £287 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Egyptair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £215 and an overall rating of 6.6.

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

    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 Istanbul Airport to Cairo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairo from Istanbul Airport 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 Istanbul Airport to Cairo?

    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 Cairo with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline.

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

    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 Cairo from Istanbul Airport 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 Istanbul Airport to Cairo

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Cairo to Istanbul Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £100 or less one-way and £440 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Cairo?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Cairo.
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Direct departures

Istanbul to Cairo

Monday

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Friday

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Cairo to Istanbul

Monday

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Friday

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Istanbul to Cairo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Cairo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4249 reviews
7.8Crew
7.3Comfort
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7.5Food
7.5Entertainment
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Extremely bad BAD BAD BAD. NEVER TURKISH AIRLINES EVER AGAIN..PIRATES COMPANY.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2026
IST - LAX
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Extremely bad BAD BAD BAD. NEVER TURKISH AIRLINES EVER AGAIN..PIRATES COMPANY.

The crew checked the immigration laws very quickly for Russian citizenship and confirmed our FVTF for Singapore for 96 hrs. Thank you.

The connecting flight experience was okay. Flight crew's service were great upon settling. However, it wasn't the same as previous flight. Flight crew were okay - friendly, however, not as accommodating.

Typically great service from Turkish with comfortable seat and amenitie, good food and great attention from staff.

Delicious food, comfortable and clean plane. It's a little cramped in the hall in front of the gate.

Our flight was delayed for one hour is their a credit?

two of our bags didn't arrive - this is nonsense given we weren't connecting from anywhere and the flight wasn't full so there shouldn't have been a weight problem. Also, business class and star alliance gold, my bags should have been prioritized.

Went great, they even reopened the gate for me when I arrived late.

Very hot cabin made long flight uncomfortable, even in business class! Food was great. Istanbul business lounge had great food but too few bathrooms and seating . They also need more electric outlets for charging devices. Appreciate the ability to go through fast track lines w business class

The crew on this flight provided exceptional business class service to me.

Seats are disaster, not comfortable at all. With my height 183 cm there were no space for my legs... The airplane was Turkish airlines and no entertainment on board.

Bad. Cancelled and delayed flight. Payed 25£ for seat but got just normal one. No one refunded the money.

As usual, the flight was late with the typical excuse of "a technical issue beyond our control." This is the same excuse they use every late flight which is EVERY flight.

3 hours delay for a 1.5h flight on a stinky plane

The food was horrible and the service was even worse, the entertainment was broken and missing control stick, even boarding was unorganised unprofessional, even the seats was loose, 5 hrs delay going and almost 3hrs delay coming back, the only thing is direct flight but with all the delays I can get a lot better airline for cheaper and a lot better service.

Very good service with EGYPTAIR, would definitely recommend flying with them.

To be honest, there has been a significant improvement in the level of EgyptAir in terms of service and food quality.

Very basic service in business class. Mediocre will be the right word to describe them. Also, we arrived 8 hours late.

Flight was delayed for 3 hrs and there is nothing at the terminal except going back through security again. Food was offered but no vegetarian option

The worst experience ever, me and my little daughter suffered a lot on this trip. If there is zero or below-zero evaluation, definitely, I will give them.

Website for Egyptair Plus needs to be refined or go back to the old one...!

The flight was late 1 hr in amman with no ac

Liked nothing Flight was delayed No information Boarding was chaotic Seats were filthy Treated like cattle

Very long delay and bad organization to change the plane.

The seat was broken kept moving backwards, could not lock very uncomfortable and on safe . Boarding was messy to many passengers with over sized baggage aloud in the cabin, therefore over head bins kept opening during flight ✈️ again not up to FAA regulations standards safety wise .

Não se pode confiar nas informações nos painéis do aeroporto. Constava que o voo estava atrasado e sairia às 11h25. Por sorte, fui a um balcão de informaçoes que primeiro confirmou o atraso, mas outro funcionário ouviu e disse que o embarque estava acontecendo. Fomos os ultimos a embarcar. Mais 5 minutos teriamos perdido o voo.

It was my first trip with Air Cairo and it will not be the last, and I advise everyone to use this respected company.

دائما تأخير في مواعيد الإقلاع انتظار طويل داخل الطائرة في الحر لعدم وجود باص لنقل الركاب تأخير الأمتعة اكثر من ساعة على السير برغم انها الطائرة الوحيدة في التوقيت الطائرة نظيفة من الداخل . طاقم المضيفات غير ملتزم باعطاء التعليمات قبل الاقلاع

Nile air is more expensive than Egypt air as it is what you buy when Egyptaor flights are full. There is no way to check in online , which adds an unnecessary layer of stress to the trip .

Delayed more than an hour going to Jaddah and more than 2 hours coming back.

Economic travel but still expensive, small aircraft , but best time to travel .

Transit through Cairo was abysmal. Will be informing colleagues A route I will never take again !!!

I had to wait 1 hour at Tashkent airport till they find my reservation number this is very poor

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