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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $331. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Cairo.$271 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 16, returning Wed, Sep 23.Round-trip flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Sep 16, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Cairo on Wed, Sep 23, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $271, select.

Cairo.$271 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 12, returning Sat, Oct 17.Round-trip flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Oct 12, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Cairo on Sat, Oct 17, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $271, select.

Cairo.$271 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 27, returning Tue, Dec 1.Round-trip flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Fri, Nov 27, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Cairo on Tue, Dec 1, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $271, select.

Cairo.$271 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 1, returning Sat, Dec 5.Round-trip flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Dec 1, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Cairo on Sat, Dec 5, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $271, select.

Cairo.$271 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 28, returning Mon, Oct 5.Round-trip flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Sep 28, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Cairo on Mon, Oct 5, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $271, select.

Cairo.$271 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 15, returning Fri, Nov 20.Round-trip flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Sun, Nov 15, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Cairo on Fri, Nov 20, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $271, select.

Cairo.$283 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 1, returning Fri, Mar 12.Round-trip flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Mar 1, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Cairo on Fri, Mar 12, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $283, select.

Cairo.$285 per passenger.Departing Mon, Feb 22, returning Thu, Feb 25.Round-trip flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Feb 22, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Cairo on Thu, Feb 25, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $285, select.

Cairo.$286 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 28, returning Sun, Nov 1.Round-trip flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Oct 28, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Cairo on Sun, Nov 1, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $286, select.

Cairo.$294 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jan 29, returning Fri, Feb 5.Round-trip flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Fri, Jan 29, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Cairo on Fri, Feb 5, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $294, select.

Cairo.$294 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 7, returning Tue, Jan 5.Round-trip flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Dec 7, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Cairo on Tue, Jan 5, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $294, select.

Cairo.$294 per passenger.Departing Sat, Feb 27, returning Sat, Mar 13.Round-trip flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Sat, Feb 27, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Cairo on Sat, Mar 13, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $294, select.

Cairo.$294 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jan 23, returning Tue, Jan 26.Round-trip flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Sat, Jan 23, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Cairo on Tue, Jan 26, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $294, select.

Cairo.$295 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 29, returning Thu, Aug 20.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Istanbul on Mon, Jun 29, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Cairo on Thu, Aug 20, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $295, select.

Cairo.$311 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 25, returning Sat, Jul 4.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Istanbul on Thu, Jun 25, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Cairo on Sat, Jul 4, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $311, select.

Cairo.$312 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 25, returning Mon, Jun 29.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Istanbul on Thu, Jun 25, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departing from Cairo on Mon, Jun 29, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $312, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Cairo

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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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36km from central Cairo

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Istanbul to Cairo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$273
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	2 hrs, 23 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	183

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Cairo: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Istanbul to Cairo?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Cairo is $271. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Cairo?

2 hours and 23 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Cairo.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Cairo?

Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir and Singapore Airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Cairo.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Cairo?

There are 189 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Cairo, as of June 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Cairo?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Cairo is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Cairo Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Cairo Airport on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cairo?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Cairo?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Istanbul Airport to Cairo?

Currently, Aegean Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Cairo.

Traveling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know

Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo Airport.
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo one hour behind Istanbul.
Every week, there are 48 Istanbul Airport to Cairo Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, go for the 02:00 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 22:25 with Turkish Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your IST to CAI flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Cairo (and then seeing more of Egypt!) is a breeze with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Cairo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between IST and CAI include:
- Athens International Airport
- Antalya Airport
- Sharm El Sheikh Airport

Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport is about 40 kilometers from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)

Reserve a hotel near CAI if you have a late Istanbul Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Cairo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and discover more of Cairo and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Cairo Airport around one week before your travel date.

Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo

Cairo Airport is approximately 23 kilometers from the center of Cairo. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)

August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Cairo in March.
Book your flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you'd like to visit Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IST to CAI sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Egypt

Alexandria is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've seen Cairo. Around 177 kilometers away to the north-west, its best attractions include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Around 177 kilometers north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favorite stop in Egypt. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.