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$123 Find Cheap Flights from Cairo to Istanbul Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$204
Overall average: $220
Aegean Airlines
Fri 1/30Mon 2/9
CAI - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$216
Typical prices: $193-$287
Egyptair
Sun 12/7Thu 12/11
CAI - IST • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Cairo to Istanbul (CAI-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cairo to Istanbul 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 round-trip flight deals from Cairo to Istanbul

Fri, Jan 30 - Mon, Feb 9
Aegean Airlines Logo
4:40 am - 9:00 pmCAI-IST
15h 20m1 stop
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10:00 pm - 9:00 amIST-CAI
12h 00m1 stop
$204Aegean Airlines
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Fri, Jan 30 - Mon, Feb 9
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4:40 am - 4:00 pmCAI-IST
10h 20m1 stop
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6:50 pm - 8:05 pmIST-CAI
2h 15mnonstop
$206Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 11
Egyptair Logo
11:25 pm - 2:50 amCAI-IST
2h 25mnonstop
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3:50 am - 5:05 amIST-CAI
2h 15mnonstop
$216Egyptair
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Mon, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 6
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11:25 pm - 2:50 amCAI-IST
2h 25mnonstop
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2:00 pm - 3:15 pmIST-CAI
2h 15mnonstop
$217Egyptair
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Thu, Jan 1 - Sat, Jan 10
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11:25 pm - 2:50 amCAI-IST
2h 25mnonstop
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6:50 pm - 8:05 pmIST-CAI
2h 15mnonstop
$218Egyptair
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Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15
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11:25 pm - 2:50 amCAI-IST
2h 25mnonstop
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2:00 pm - 3:15 pmIST-CAI
2h 15mnonstop
$219Egyptair
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Fri, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 13
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2:25 pm - 5:50 pmCAI-IST
2h 25mnonstop
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6:50 pm - 8:05 pmIST-CAI
2h 15mnonstop
$220Egyptair
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Sat, Dec 13 - Wed, Jan 14
Egyptair Logo
2:30 pm - 5:50 pmCAI-IST
2h 20mnonstop
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6:50 pm - 8:05 pmIST-CAI
2h 15mnonstop
$221Egyptair
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Sun, Dec 7 - Sat, Dec 13
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11:25 pm - 2:50 amCAI-IST
2h 25mnonstop
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3:50 am - 5:05 amIST-CAI
2h 15mnonstop
$222Egyptair
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Mon, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 7
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11:25 pm - 2:50 amCAI-IST
2h 25mnonstop
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3:50 am - 5:05 amIST-CAI
2h 15mnonstop
$224Egyptair
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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.

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

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

For Cairo to Istanbul Airport, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul Airport back to Cairo, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cairo to Istanbul Airport, 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 Cairo to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost $211 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $272 and $270 respectively.

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

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $297, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cairo to Istanbul Airport, 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 Cairo to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$123
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
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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FAQs for booking Cairo to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What mode of transportation can I use to get to Cairo International Airport?

    Would you like to get to CAI via public transit? Finding your way from the city center to Cairo Airport, you'll take a taxi to the Airport's Arrival area. The taxi ride is about 30 minutes long. The white taxi provides metered fare while the black taxi fare is approximately £80 ($5). Another means is to take the public bus that runs to CAI terminals.

  • Where can I sleep at Cairo International Airport?

    Are you on the go or need a quick place to stay within Cairo Airport? In Terminal 3 at CAI is Le Meridien Cairo Airport Hotel to rest your tired body. Booking a room at Le Meridien gets you a meal and shower.

  • Does Cairo International Airport have a Business center?

    Yes. For business people, if you have important business to attend to before your flight to Istanbul, use the business center in Terminal 1, connected to the transit hall via an escalator. The business center offers full-service services such as meeting room browsing, printing, photocopying, faxing, printing, packaging, and shipping.

  • What Lounges are available at Istanbul Airport?

    At Istanbul Airport, there are several lounges on its premise. One is iGA Lounge; you can access the lounge by purchasing iGA services at the departing passenger level at IST at any of the three sale counters. Counter D of the domestic lines transit region, Counter M of the international lines transit region, and across from the information desk. Or you have an iGA membership pass. Also, you can access the lounge if you fly with the lounges contracted airlines. Turkish Airlines Lounge on the international lines is for Skyteam Alliance business travelers and regular flyers with cards. Another one is CIP Lounge in the domestic lines for the business passengers and frequent flyers with an entrance card.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairo to Istanbul Airport was $123 for a one-way ticket and $204 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cairo and Istanbul Airport?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Cairo and on arrival in Istanbul Airport.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 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 nonstop flights from Cairo to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cairo to Istanbul are Aegean Airlines and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $257 and an overall rating of 8.1, Aegean Airlines is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $292 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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 travelers 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Cairo with another airline. Booking your flights between Cairo and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $300 or less one-way and $298 or less round-trip.
  • Cairo International Airport (CAI) is one of Africa's busiest airports. CAI has four terminals: Departure Hall 3, International Hall 1, Hall 4, used for private and noncommercial aircraft service, and a seasonal flight terminal. Serving the terminals is a bus shuttle running approximately every hour and a mini metro approximately every 10min.
  • The flight from Cairo to Istanbul is long. Passengers flying to Istanbul Airport (IST) from CAI with Egypt Air, MEA, Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, Etihad, Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, and Aegean Airlines can distract themselves on the flight with TV shows and movies on paid streaming and live TV furnished by the airline's entertainment device.
  • Flying from Cairo to Istanbul may include at least one stop. Athens, Beirut, Amman, Tel Aviv, Doha, Munich, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Frankfurt, Jeddah, and Hurghada are the most common layover cities for the route.
  • It would be optimum to reach Cairo Airport at least 3h before your flight to Istanbul before the departure time. To facilitate a smooth check-in process at the CAI, progress through the employed security stops and board the plane in time.
  • Don't fret if you're traveling with your kids; Istanbul Airport has children's areas that provide a play area with kid-friendly activities for the minor traveler. The Airport has five kids' play areas, one at each flight gate on the passengers' departing floor.

Prefer to fly direct from Cairo to Istanbul Airport?

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

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Cairo to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cairo to Istanbul. 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 4044 reviews
7.7Crew
7.4Food
7.3Comfort
7.3Boarding
7.4Entertainment
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So boarding is a little slow when you fly 787 but on the 777 the business class had its own entrance. The entertainment can be a little bit more up to date Other than that it was a great experience food and service was great

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025BUD - IST
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So boarding is a little slow when you fly 787 but on the 777 the business class had its own entrance. The entertainment can be a little bit more up to date Other than that it was a great experience food and service was great

I paid $150 to upgrade to this seat. My exit row seat had ample leg room BUT the collapsable table was broken so my food tray and drinks slid over to my lap, the screen malfunctioned.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

Very bad this airline changes my schedule date of travel and get me stranded in Istanbul for three days, paid for only one day hotel accommodation with only one breakfast and i had to pay for lunches ,and dinners and hotel accommodations for the two and half days

Bad confort, bad seat take advantage of the political conflict to double the price

They changed the return flight to the next day and it interrupted the plans we had in our connecting city.

it was a terrible experience. after 4 hours at the gate the flight was cancelled. the airline offered to rebook the flight for 26 hours later. Our team was travelling for an international competition. They missed the competition because the airline delayed them for over 30 hours. We already left the airport but the next morning we received an email stating that we were rebooked for a flight which was another 24 hours later after the already rebooked flight. We bought a ticket on Kayak. The reservation was delivered with a logo Airfareassist. I used Kayak services for over 20 years and assumed that I was dealing with a legitimate organization. Once the flight was postponed for over 40 hours, I learned that Airfareassist is a 3rd party agency whom kayak routes business to without notifying me, the customer. While I was entitled for a full refund, which was confirmed by the airline, Airfareassist only offered a partial refund and kept the difference. Kayak has failed to do a due diligence on the 3rd parties they do business with. As a result I will never do business with kayak again and am filing a complaint with the BBB and the Secretary of Transportation. This is a pure fraud and its unacceptable.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

It was great! Great value for the price I paid. Great crew and great food in business class

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

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.

Everything was ok except cleanliness of the plane, it was poor.

It was appalling! Using small aircraft for 5 hour flights is ridiculous! No legroom, terrible food, no drinks apart from water, tea and coffee (once only) makes it a terrible experience. The cabin staff really badly handled the behaviour of an extremely obnoxious woman who insisted on fully reclining her seat for the duration of the flight with a very tall man behind her. She abused his and the staff and they were not able to deal with her at all other than to tell the man that they are reclining seats and they could not prevent her from doing so. They were also very slow to react when a large nu of passengers stood up and started taking their luggage out of the overhead bins whilst the aircraft was still taxiing at Heathrow. I will never fly Egypt Air again! I know this isn’t the airline’s fault but the security at Cairo airport was a joke. With the terrible security record on flights out of Egypt, they really need to take it seriously. Scanners weren’t working, liquids were allowed on, only one person operating the cray machine and searching bags caused a massive backlog of people…I’m convinced you could have got anything onto that plane if you were determined enough. By the way, it was the same story in Aswan airport.

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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