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Cheapest round-trip
$234
Typical prices: $223-$338
Air Cairo
Wed 10/7Mon 10/12
IST - CAI • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$123
Typical prices: $119-$220
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Tue 11/10
IST - CAI • Non-stop
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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 round-trip 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 round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Cairo

Wed, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 12
Air Cairo Logo
9:00 am - 11:05 am
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CAI
2h 05mnonstop
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3:05 pm - 5:30 pm
CAI
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2h 25mnonstop
$234Air Cairo
Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 26
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9:00 am - 11:05 am
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CAI
2h 05mnonstop
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9:00 am - 11:15 am
CAI
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IST
2h 15mnonstop
$235Air Cairo
Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2
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9:20 am - 11:25 am
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CAI
2h 05mnonstop
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6:00 am - 8:20 am
CAI
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2h 20mnonstop
$238Air Cairo
Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 14
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12:15 pm - 1:20 pm
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CAI
2h 05mnonstop
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8:00 am - 11:15 am
CAI
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IST
2h 15mnonstop
$241Air Cairo
Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 20
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3:05 pm - 5:10 pm
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CAI
2h 05mnonstop
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5:40 am - 8:00 am
CAI
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2h 20mnonstop
$244Air Cairo
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
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6:35 pm - 8:55 pm
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CAI
2h 20mnonstop
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3:15 pm - 5:35 pm
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2h 20mnonstop
$245Egyptair
Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 8
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9:00 am - 11:05 am
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CAI
2h 05mnonstop
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11:45 am - 2:05 pm
CAI
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2h 20mnonstop
$246Air Cairo
Sun, Oct 4 - Thu, Oct 8
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11:20 am - 1:25 pm
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CAI
2h 05mnonstop
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11:45 am - 2:05 pm
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2h 20mnonstop
$247Air Cairo
Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 18
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11:20 am - 1:25 pm
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2h 05mnonstop
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5:40 am - 8:00 am
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2h 20mnonstop
$248Air Cairo
Sun, Oct 4 - Thu, Oct 8
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11:20 am - 1:25 pm
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2h 05mnonstop
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11:45 am - 2:05 pm
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2h 20mnonstop
$250Air Cairo
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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo?

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cairo from Istanbul Airport usually cost between $271 and $349 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $234 on Air Cairo (Oct 7-Oct 12).

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.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Cairo on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Istanbul Airport to Cairo. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best 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 November, where tickets cost $258 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $344 and $311 respectively.

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

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 $360, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Cairo

 
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Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$123
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% 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

  • How do I get from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Downtown Cairo?

    After flying from Istanbul International Airport (IST) to Cairo International Airport, you may reach downtown Cairo by taxi or bus. The official white taxis are located outside Terminals 1, 2, and 3. The trip should take around 25 minutes depending on traffic. Alternatively, you can take the public bus 111 to Shoubra or 381 to Imbaba. Both depart from Terminal 1 and take around 50 minutes to reach downtown.

  • Are there any family friendly flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cairo Airport (CAI)?

    Yes, multiple airlines offer family-friendly services for passengers flying from IST to CAI. For example, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines both allow families to enjoy priority boarding, additional snacks, and dedicated in-flight entertainment suitable for all ages. Strollers can be safely stored in the hold and will be made available upon arrival at CAI.

  • Does Cairo International Airport (CAI) have services for passengers with reduced mobility?

    Yes, the Cairo International Airport has facilities and services for passengers with reduced mobility. These include accessible toilets throughout the terminals as well as entrances and car parks that are wheelchair-accessible. In addition, wheelchair assistance is available upon request, but it’s recommended to give 48 hours advance notice. Lastly, it’s recommended to reserve a wheelchair taxi for drives to Downtown Cairo.

  • Are flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cairo Airport (CAI) sustainable?

    The sustainability of flights from IST to CAI varies between airlines, however, most are dedicated to environmentally sustainable practices. Pegasus Airlines is committed to reducing its carbon emissions by 20% before 2030 through fleet modernization. Similarly, Turkish Airlines strives to enhance fuel efficiency and eliminate waste by modernizing its fleet.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo was $123 for a one-way ticket and $234 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

    On your way to Cairo, you’ll fly out from Istanbul. You’ll be landing 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 Airbus A320-100/200 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 nonstop flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Cairo are Turkish Airlines and Ajet. With an average price for the route of $380 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 $225 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • 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 travelers 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairo with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul Airport and CAI 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 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? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $230 or less one-way and $299 or less round-trip.
  • Checked bag policies for flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cairo Airport (CAI) vary based on the airline and ticket class. Economy ticket holders can generally buy checked bags up to 62 linear inches. Turkish Airlines allows bags up to 50 lbs, whereas Pegasus Airlines allows up to 44 lbs.
  • Carry-on baggage for flights to Cairo Airport (CAI) from Istanbul Airport (IST) generally allow one personal item that fits under the seat as well as a larger carry-on. The carry-on bag can measure up to 45 linear inches or weigh up to 17 lbs.
  • Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Egypt Air, and a few other airlines allow dogs, cats, ferrets, and a few other animals to travel with their owners from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cairo Airport (CAI). However, the pets must have a microchip, rabies vaccination, and proper health certification.
  • Turkish Airlines and Egypt Air provide an unaccompanied minor service for children between 2 and 12 traveling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cairo Airport (CAI). The service includes supervision during boarding, while on the flight, and transfer to the designated person at CAI.
  • Although multiple airlines offer nonstop flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cairo International Airport (CAI), there are also a few with layover stops. Usually, Aegean Air offers these layover flights and they stop over at Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH).

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Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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

Air Cairo,Egyptair, +1 more

Saturday

Air Cairo,Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

Air Cairo,Egyptair,Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Istanbul to Cairo

 
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Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4452 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.8Crew
7.5Food
7.3Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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Broken seats, smell in cabin, seats that did not recline, trays thats did not stay horizontal

2.0 Mediocrenabeel, Jul 2026
IST - LHE
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Broken seats, smell in cabin, seats that did not recline, trays thats did not stay horizontal

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The rules regarding business class lounge hotel/room access were very confusing. Between flights we had an 11 hour layover in Istanbul, but were denied a room to rest as our layover was too long?? Keep in mind that we arrived there at 3:30am after a long flight. Even multiple Turkish airlines employees were inconsistent with the rules. We ended up paying a high price at the Yotel in the airport in order to get some rest. Good thing I did, as a medical emergency was declared on the flight from Istanbul to Atlanta and I was apparently the only physician on board. Luckily I was able to stabilize the passenger and the flight wasn't diverted. The crew called an overhead announcement for a medical doctor, but insisted that I show them a copy of my medical license which I did. Very strange in my 35 years as a physician and responding multiple times to inflight medical emergencies over the years. I was very glad the passengers issue was resolved, but an acknowledgement of at least a thank you from the crew would have been appreciated.

I wasn't able to bring my little dog with me, because of the feedback team's extremely slow response. How are they even allowed to operate with this paste??

The sleeper seats, the staff, and the food was truly delicious. I loved the mocktail options.

They gave us some Tiramisu that had no business being as delicious as it was! They were continuously attentive and provided a great environment to welcome us on our trip.

Great service. Seat was a bit small but it was fine. Food was great

Horrible service at the baggage claim. Stuck on plane for an hour due to taxing and no gate.

Customer service is very bad. They don’t understand English or Arabic which made it very hard to communicate with them. Also when calling to discuss any issue with ticket reservation they hang the phone on you even when speaking to the manager. I will not fly Turkish airlines and I will not recommend to family and friends

Boarding was chaotic. The agent was so rude and yelled at me for standing in the lane according to my number instead of cutting across to get to him. So rude. Also asking to gate-check luggage was lengthy and chaotic. Not a good boarding experience.

Check in, was fine, boarding was good, we left on time, punctual flight, aircraft condition was also good, Boeing 737-600 , all went well, I did not expect more or any better

Flight changed and cancelled several times over the months in advance that I booked it. However, actual flight went well, no delays, spacious seats. Had some landing issues but otherwise, fine. Also loved that they don’t check weight of luggage!

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.

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

During the direct flight to egypt with egyptair the crew was very rude and forced me to accept food when i had asked if they had juice because i was not hungry and did not want the food he just yelled and gave me the food and so i asked my husband to ask him in arabic to take the food back because i did not ask for this and he told my husband to keep the food my husband is palestianian jordanian and i am irish american so clearly some discrimination towards me took part here not my husband as he respected my husband in his tone , i had been to egypt alone before and other parts of the middle east alone long before i met my husband and i have traveled with my family since a baby by plane for extra perspective as half my family is upstate new york and the other half texas . So every year of my life on planes before solo traveling and this is the only time my entire life i was given by force food on a plane by a flight attendant and yelled at to keep the food and felt unsafe the entire flight to egypt and the entire return flight from egypt because the plane was not the best quality and the return flight the entire flight the air conditioning among other things did not work . I will definitely try my best to find other options in future travels to egypt as i love egypt and loved egypt long before being married to my husband and i will be back even if alone .

Hello, I did not take the flight from IAD to Cairo- Istanbul on July 14 and could not travel because my next flight was from Istanbul to Tehran. Due to the tension there, I was advised to not to travel. Indeed, I was at the IAD airport at the boarding time 9am, on july 14, I informed egypt air counter head then that I am not taking the flight to Cairo and istanbul!, the team head gave me the contact of local office of egyptair in vienna, VA but they were not in the office on July 14 and I left three voice messages and email explaining my situation to them, but no reply came back from Egyptair Virginia office yet.!! I then informed underpricer customer support on whatsup about the situation and there auto reply sustem said that the support team would call to arrange for rescheduling or refund. but no one contact me yet. Can you provide proper support ?? Thank you Alaa Mohseni B 703655 1662 conf no. CYFFHW

Overall it was a good flight like any other normal flight staff could a littler nicer pretty short and was their to do their job so overall good services can’t complain

The experience exceeded my expectations and reflected the significant progress.

My flight was great. Service by the crew was great. Only issue I had wss it got extremely warm mid way thru the flight. To the point it was a little uncomfortable

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.

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

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

The seats were broken, crew didn’t really care about service, boarding was not priority for business class, my bags arrived last

Comfortable flight with decent legroom and good seats. The crew were helpful and courteous and managed well with the stressful boarding and the chaos that’s involved. The food was decent, more than expected from a short flight like this. The only reservation I have was that the crew allowed passengers to board With massive amounts of hand luggage which were piled up on the empty seats next to passengers and and it was a risk to all passengers in the case of turbulence or emergency landing. I’ve never seen this ever on any flights I have boarded with many other airlines.

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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