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Cheap Flights from Cairo to Istanbul

 
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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Cairo to Istanbul

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Cairo to Istanbul.
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Egyptair Logo
12:30 am - 2:50 amCAI-IST
2h 20mnonstop
Egyptair Logo
4:30 am - 6:50 amIST-CAI
2h 20mnonstop
$228Egyptair
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Wed, May 14 - Sun, May 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:10 am - 4:35 amCAI-IST
2h 25mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:00 am - 4:20 amIST-CAI
2h 20mnonstop
$251Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:10 am - 4:35 amCAI-IST
2h 25mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:00 am - 4:20 amIST-CAI
2h 20mnonstop
$252Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 8:30 amCAI-IST
2h 20mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 9:15 amIST-CAI
2h 20mnonstop
$264Turkish Airlines
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Wed, May 21 - Wed, May 28
Egyptair Logo
3:15 pm - 5:35 pmCAI-IST
2h 20mnonstop
Egyptair Logo
4:30 am - 6:50 amIST-CAI
2h 20mnonstop
$280Egyptair
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Mon, May 12 - Sun, May 18
Aegean Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 2:20 amCAI-IST
6h 25m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 2:50 amIST-CAI
6h 00m1 stop
$285Aegean Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 27
Aegean Airlines Logo
4:00 am - 2:20 amCAI-IST
22h 20m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
4:35 am - 2:50 amIST-CAI
22h 15m1 stop
$305Aegean Airlines
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Thu, May 15 - Thu, May 22
SAUDIA Logo
11:25 pm - 10:55 amCAI-IST
11h 30m1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
4:25 am - 11:25 amIST-CAI
31h 00m1 stop
$321SAUDIA
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Fri, Jun 6 - Fri, Jun 13
Jazeera Airways Logo
4:15 am - 1:15 pmCAI-IST
9h 00m1 stop
Jazeera Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 10:45 pmIST-CAI
8h 35m1 stop
$324Jazeera Airways
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Mon, May 12 - Mon, May 19
SAUDIA Logo
6:55 am - 1:45 pmCAI-IST
30h 50m1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
6:25 pm - 3:05 amIST-CAI
8h 40m1 stop
$337SAUDIA
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Thu, May 15 - Wed, May 21
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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 Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul Airport back to Cairo, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Wednesday 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 November, where tickets cost $200 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $301 and $300 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $766 on average.

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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$139
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% 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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Flights from Cairo to Istanbul: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Cairo to Istanbul 
Verified travelerFlew with EgyptairCAI-ISTNov 2024
Both flights were good and on time, nice setting area with excellent service
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish AirlinesCAI-ISTOct 2024
Sleep well before the flight because the chairs were too tight

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 $139 for a one-way ticket and $228 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 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 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 $271 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 $322 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 $459 or less one-way and $409 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?

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 Serbia, Egyptair, Ethiopian Air, +4 more

Air Serbia, Egyptair, +5 more

Tuesday

Air Serbia, Egyptair, Ethiopian Air, +4 more

Air Serbia, Egyptair, +5 more

Wednesday

Air Serbia, Egyptair, Ethiopian Air, +4 more

Air Serbia, Egyptair, +5 more

Thursday

Air Serbia, Egyptair, Ethiopian Air, +4 more

Air Serbia, Egyptair, +5 more

Friday

Air Serbia, Egyptair, Ethiopian Air, +4 more

Air Serbia, Egyptair, +5 more

Saturday

Air Serbia, Egyptair, Ethiopian Air, +4 more

Air Serbia, Egyptair, +5 more

Sunday

Air Serbia, Egyptair, Ethiopian Air, +4 more

Air Serbia, Egyptair, +5 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Cairo

Monday

Air Serbia, Egyptair, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

Air Serbia, Egyptair, +4 more

Tuesday

Air Serbia, Egyptair, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

Air Serbia, Egyptair, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Serbia, Egyptair, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

Air Serbia, Egyptair, +4 more

Thursday

Air Serbia, Egyptair, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

Air Serbia, Egyptair, +4 more

Friday

Air Serbia, Egyptair, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

Air Serbia, Egyptair, +4 more

Saturday

Air Serbia, Egyptair, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

Air Serbia, Egyptair, +4 more

Sunday

Air Serbia, Egyptair, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

Air Serbia, Egyptair, +4 more

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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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cairo to Istanbul? 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 3790 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.3Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.3Food
7.7Crew
Airline reviews

The flight attendants were great! The seating for business class is better on other airlines. The food was also good!

8.0 ExcellentLori, Apr 2025YVR - IST
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The flight attendants were great! The seating for business class is better on other airlines. The food was also good!

Great food, great entertainment and very helpful, caring & attentive staff.

Flight Singapore - Istanbul was perfect. Flight Istanbul - Sao Paolo - Buenos Aires was really good but there was a big delay in Sao Paolo (Brazil) due to a problem with the ground staff and not related to Turkish Airline. Overall a very good and solid experience

The segment bkk ist was ok. The segment ist to yul the boarding was chaotic with 5 control before get in the plain, in addition to normal control by scanner and metal detector during transfert

The in flight entertainment was very good but unfortunately I feel they could have been more attentive to the customer. This is saw on all my Turkish airlines flights , besides dinner service you never really saw the attendants.

The flight was great. From the first to the last step, the staff was very helpful and understanding. I also always enjoy Turkish Airlines food because it’s flavorful, fresh (like salads and very delicious bread ) and has special things like olives, dates… I loved that bean salad and apricot pie. I also enjoyed the movies. Thank you!

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

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.

The plane was old and several things were broken including my seat. The sinks in the restrooms didn’t drain. The armrest on my seat was broken so the seat was constantly reclined. The tray table was broken. The fabric was coming off the seats. The overhead bin doors wouldn’t stay locked. The hotel accommodation was disgusting.

Boarding was chaotic and disorganized, and the foot rest to my seat was broken. But the food was good and the flight attendants were kind and attentive.

So bad we never travel with Egypt air bad service smells bad food bad Ching my sets to back

Food was terrible (I tried the beef plate). Service is improved. The plane is new so it was good enough

Horrible old filthy airplane with brooking seat and entertainment system

Boarding was a nightmare. Still the B773s don’t have WIFI and are a something from the 90s in terms of comfort.

Cairo airport has probably the most stressful and overcomplicated security system in the world. Can't really blame Egypt Airlines.

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

Pros: "Nothing really besides the cheap price."
Cons: "The plane was filthy and the flight crew did not seem to care for the safety and cleanliness of the plane."
Pros: "Budget airline with bad everything, the only positive is we got to our destination."
Cons: "everything"

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

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