Journey information
Overview: Cairo to Istanbul flight
Distance 1235 km |
Average flight duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Flights per day 23 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
Cheapest month to travel November |
First flight 00:10 |
Last flight 23:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Cairo to Istanbul
Cheapest price
£79
Average price
£216
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 24 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
1235 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Cairo to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cairo to Istanbul will cost around £216 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £79.
Of the 5 flights that leave Cairo for Istanbul every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1235 km distance in an average of 5 h 24 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest flights will take 12 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Live departures
Cairo to Istanbul flight times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 00:35 Cairo | 2h25 | 03:00 Istanbul | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 00:45 Cairo | 7h05 | 07:50 Istanbul | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 01:30 Cairo | 2h10 | 03:40 Istanbul | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:55 Cairo | 12h55 | 06:50 Istanbul | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:40 Cairo | 2h25 | 21:05 Istanbul | 0 changesdirect |
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Airlines: Turkish Airlines, AJet, Air Cairo, Aegean Airlines, TAROM, Egyptair, Air Serbia, Nile Air, skytrans, Royal Air Maroc from Cairo to IstanbulFind the best flights between Cairo to Istanbul with Omio's travel partners Turkish Airlines, AJet, Air Cairo, Aegean Airlines, TAROM, Egyptair, Air Serbia, Nile Air, skytrans, Royal Air Maroc from £72. We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
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FAQs: Cairo to Istanbul flights

Flights from Cairo to Istanbul generally leave from Cairo and arrive in Istanbul Airport.
Cairo is 17.6 km away from Cairo city centre and Istanbul Airport is 44.4 km from Istanbul city centre.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cairo and Istanbul
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops located in terminals, including Duty-Free and local souvenir shops.
- Parking available, located near terminals, approximately 0.95€ ($1) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including EgyptAir and First Class Lounges.
- Located in each terminal.
- Bus: 111, 381
- Metro: NA
- Train: NA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for two hours.
- Shops are located in both terminals, including duty-free shops and brands like Hugo Boss and Victoria's Secret.
- Parking available with options for short-term and long-term parking, approximately 0.73€ (21 TRY) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the Turkish Airlines Lounge, offering food, drinks, and relaxation areas.
- Located in the arrivals area.
- H-2
- IST-1
- IST-2
- IST-3
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops located in duty-free area, including D&R and Turkish Delight.
- Parking available, located near terminal, approximately 0.18€ (5 TRY) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including ISG Lounge with food and shower facilities.
- Located in the arrivals area.
- Buses: E10, E11, SG-2
- Metro: M4
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