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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Cairo to Istanbul based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 1,258.

  • How long does it take to fly from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST)?

    It takes about 2 hours 27 minutes to fly from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Istanbul?

    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to downtown is about 30 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.

  • What time does the earliest flight from Cairo to Istanbul depart?

    The earliest flight departs from Cairo (CAI) at 05:10 and arrives in Istanbul (IST) at 08:30.

  • What time does the latest flight from Cairo to Istanbul depart?

    The latest flight departs from Cairo (CAI) at 20:40 and arrives in Istanbul (IST) at 00:05.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Airlines with flights from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, All Nippon Airways, AJet, Singapore Airlines, Air Serbia, Kenya Airways, Rwandair and Nile Air.

  • What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST)?

    EgyptAir operates 34 non-stop flights from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST).

  • How many airports are there in Istanbul (IST)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Istanbul (IST): Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

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Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Cairo to Istanbul airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Thu, Apr 10 at AED 327 for one-way flights.
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Flight Info | Cairo to Istanbul

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 327
Cheapest return ticket price AED 541
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 1,237.7 km
Average flight time 2 hours 27 minutes
Popular airline Aegean Airlines

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