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Flight deals from Istanbul Airport to Cairo Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from P15,670. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cairo.P15,670 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Apr, returning Thu, 16 Apr.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Istanbul on Thu, 9 Apr, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From P15,670, select.
Cairo.P15,807 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 May, returning Mon, 18 May.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Istanbul on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From P15,807, select.
Cairo.P16,327 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Istanbul on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From P16,327, select.
Cairo.P16,327 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Istanbul on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From P16,327, select.
Cairo.P16,327 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Mar, returning Sat, 28 Mar.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Istanbul on Sat, 21 Mar, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From P16,327, select.
Cairo.P16,327 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Mar, returning Thu, 30 Apr.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Istanbul on Sun, 22 Mar, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From P16,327, select.
Cairo.P16,736 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun, returning Wed, 10 Jun.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From P16,736, select.
Cairo.P17,052 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Istanbul on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From P17,052, select.
Cairo.P17,064 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Istanbul on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From P17,064, select.
Cairo.P17,108 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr, returning Sun, 21 Jun.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Istanbul on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From P17,108, select.
Cairo.P17,108 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Mar, returning Fri, 22 May.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Istanbul on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From P17,108, select.
Cairo.P17,213 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From P17,213, select.
Cairo.P17,218 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From P17,218, select.
Cairo.P17,292 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Istanbul on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From P17,292, select.
Cairo.P18,093 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with SKY express and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From P18,093, select.
Cairo.P18,448 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From P18,448, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Cairo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Cairo flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from P16,327
Apr
from P15,670
May
from P15,807
Jun
from P16,736
Jul
from P21,504
Aug
from P18,448
Sep
from P17,218
Oct
from P17,213
Nov
from P18,093
Dec
from P19,676
Jan
from P19,734
Feb
from P19,789

Direct flights from Istanbul to Cairo

Istanbul to Cairo: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Cairo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cairo.

Cairo

15km from central Cairo
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from P15,670
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Sphinx International

36km from central Cairo
from P16,838
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Istanbul to Cairo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP15,670
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time2 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week217

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Cairo: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Cairo is P15,670. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Cairo.
Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir and Air Serbia fly direct from Istanbul to Cairo.
As of March 2026, there are 217 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Cairo.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Cairo is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Cairo Airport on Thursday, 9 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, EgyptAir offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairo.

Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cairo International Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.

  • Cairo is one hour behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Flights from IST to CAI start at 00:30 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:25 with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 69 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cairo International Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your IST to CAI flight.

  • During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • EgyptAir offers direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cairo International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Cairo — and maybe even more of Egypt if you have time.

  • EgyptAir tops the list for bookings on this route.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cairo International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IST and CAI:

    • Antalya Airport

    • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

    • Sharm El Sheikh Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • Currently, P7,714 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P15,670. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from IST to CAI.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cairo International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from IST to CAI by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cairo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • To reach Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 50 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.

  • Booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near IST:

Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • If you're coming in on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cairo International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CAI:

  • Explore without limits with a Cairo International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and see more of Cairo and beyond.

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Cairo International Airport around one week before your travel date.

Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo

  • Cairo International Airport to central Cairo has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.

  • It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cairo International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Cairo based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Lock in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you want to visit Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IST to CAI around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Egypt

  • You've done Cairo, now it's time to explore more of Egypt. Journey about 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its leading sights. From Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria to Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without seeing Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.

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