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£102 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Istanbul to Cairo departing on 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Cairo, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Cairo, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£238
Overall average: £190
Aegean Airlines
Tue 10/2Wed 11/2
IST - CAI • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£258
Typical prices: £176-£266
Turkish Airlines
Wed 7/1Sun 11/1
IST - CAI • Direct
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Egyptair provides complimentary meals in economy.
Use Uber for reliable transport from Cairo Airport.
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Aegean Airlines
Cheapest • from £257 (return)
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Cairo

Tue, 10 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
Aegean Airlines Logo
22:00 - 01:55
IST
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CAI
4h 55m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
10:00 - 21:00
CAI
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IST
10h 00m1 stop
£238Aegean Airlines
Tue, 10 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
Aegean Airlines Logo
22:00 - 01:55
IST
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CAI
4h 55m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
10:00 - 21:00
CAI
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IST
10h 00m1 stop
£240Aegean Airlines
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Aegean Airlines Logo
22:00 - 01:55
IST
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CAI
4h 55m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
04:40 - 10:35
CAI
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IST
4h 55m1 stop
£241Aegean Airlines
Mon, 19 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
Aegean Airlines Logo
11:35 - 01:55
IST
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CAI
15h 20m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
10:00 - 21:00
CAI
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IST
10h 00m1 stop
£256Aegean Airlines
Fri, 23 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
Aegean Airlines Logo
16:50 - 01:55
IST
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CAI
10h 05m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
04:40 - 16:00
CAI
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IST
10h 20m1 stop
£257Aegean Airlines
Wed, 7 Jan - Sun, 11 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
02:20 - 03:40
IST
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CAI
2h 20mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
02:20 - 05:45
CAI
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IST
2h 25mdirect
£258Turkish Airlines
Wed, 7 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
02:20 - 03:40
IST
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CAI
2h 20mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:40 - 00:10
CAI
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IST
2h 30mdirect
£259Turkish Airlines
Thu, 26 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
Aegean Airlines Logo
22:00 - 01:55
IST
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CAI
4h 55m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
03:00 - 09:50
CAI
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IST
5h 50m1 stop
£264Aegean Airlines
Wed, 7 Jan - Sun, 11 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
02:20 - 03:40
IST
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CAI
2h 20mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
05:25 - 08:50
CAI
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IST
2h 25mdirect
£264Turkish Airlines
Sat, 6 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun
Aegean Airlines Logo
15:45 - 02:50
IST
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CAI
11h 05m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
04:00 - 09:50
CAI
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IST
5h 50m1 stop
£267Aegean Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

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 Friday and more expensive on a Wednesday. 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 £189 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £229 and £216 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 £214 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.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Cairo

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

Egyptair offers complimentary meals in economy, even on shorter flights, with soft drinks included.


Egyptair is a dry airline; no alcohol is served, but duty-free purchases are allowed onboard.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines offers free Wi-Fi messaging for Miles & Smiles members; Business Class gets 1GB free.


Turkish Airlines' onboard chefs ensure high-quality Business Class meals, enhancing the inflight dining experience.

Airports
IST

For a quick check-in, use the Turkish Airlines Business Lounge with private suites, showers, and free Wi-Fi.

CAI

Use Uber for reliable transport from Cairo Airport. It's convenient and allows you to track your journey.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul Airport to Cairo

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£102
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
Flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo

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 £102 for a one-way ticket and £238 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?

    flydubai, and Emirates offer 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 £288 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 £216 and an overall rating of 6.5.

  • 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 £101 or less one-way and £239 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.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Cairo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Cairo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4089 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.8Crew
7.4Food
7.4Entertainment
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This is not business class. This is premium economy. Total scam to sell this as business class

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
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This is not business class. This is premium economy. Total scam to sell this as business class

Seats too much and for the price we paid eve thought economy we still had to pay $169 to check a ba that’s ridiculous and also my daughter needed water so she can take her medicine we push the boton for the attendant to get us water they never came we push it 3 times no one came and ask what we needed . Am not happy with the service at all I will not fly with TK anymore

Boarding experience was a mess- both to and from Istanbul airport. No one knew anything. They asked everyone to line up according to their sit numbers- it was unbelievable. Business class had a separate line, but it was hard to find- I had to go through all that mess before finding it. Would not recommend

My experience with Turkish Airlines was good. I didn’t get the meal I ordered. So I didn’t have anything to eat which was disappointing.

They can my date of travel and let me standard in Istanbul for three days stop over and only pay for one day in a hotel with only one breakfast for three days.

the flight was cancelled and I was rebooked twice, once 26 hours later, then another 24 hours later. In total the flight was delayed for 40 hours. Never again will I use kayak or Turkish Airlines for my travel.

Worst experience with boarding once we left the wheel chair even traveling business we had to wait with all the crowd for the bus to take us to the plane then climb the stairs with our bags When you pay extra for comfort and convenience and you don’t get any is disappointing

Food is very turkish. No regard for other natinalities taste and preference. The entertainment can be improved- it was the same menu on 10/8/25 and 10/25/25. The boarding is the worst in the airline industry- I suggest you ask your staff to and watch how other airlines do it.

The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

I liked the overall flight experience. However, Turkish officials could do a better job at guiding non-Turkish speakers to their connecting flight gates in such a huge & vast airport.

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

The flight was late 1 hr in amman with no ac

I lost my bad at Cairo’s airpor… it wasn’t shipped with me on the plane

Has upgraded from inside from leather sets to new version of touch screens ,,thank u

There is no respect or customer service whatsoever in Egypt airline extremely poor customer service never fly again. Find ticket with adjective airline. It’s like throwing money in the trash.

The plane was falling apart. Screens didn't work. My chair didn't work. My tray didn't work. It makes me nervous about the maintenance of vital functions for flight. The food is horrible. We never eat it.

Our flight was delayed for more than three hours due to mechanical issues. Please compensate.

Made to check carryon and had more than 500 dollars stolen buy airline

flight was late, after landing they made us stay 30 min-hour on the plane, very uncomfortable and not clean at all. Trash all over the plane very unsanitary

Nice flight, friendly crew, and a decent in-flight meal.

Check in was madness. Boarding was madness. The flight itself was OK, and the flight attendants were nice. Connection to my next flight was two hours. But based on my arrival gate in Cairo, and next departure gate in Cairo, the whole two hours were needed given the inefficient procedures. At the end of my journey (connected to Lufthansa after Egyptair), my checked luggage did not arrive, and after 4 days, has still not arrived.

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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