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Today’s best flight deals from Cairo to Istanbul

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Cairo to Istanbul

June 21 - June 28

Cheapest

CAI - Istanbul

$195

$189

Round trip

June 23 - June 28

Cheapest
Best

CAI - Istanbul

$224

$189

Round trip

June 26 - June 28

Cheapest

CAI - Istanbul

$193

$189

Round trip

June 19 - June 26

CAI - Istanbul

$194

$190

Round trip

June 23 - June 28

CAI - Istanbul

$198

$190

Round trip

June 19 - June 23

CAI - Istanbul

$220

$190

Round trip

June 19 - June 28

CAI - Istanbul

$184

$190

Round trip

June 19 - June 30

CAI - Istanbul

$176

$191

Round trip

June 18 - June 19

Earliest

CAI - Istanbul

$224

$192

Round trip

June 19 - June 21

CAI - Istanbul

$223

$192

Round trip

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Cairo to Istanbul

A typical journey from Cairo to Istanbul takes about 4h 40m, including connections. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 1263 kilometers. Given that 64.4% of recent fares are non-stop, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest typically involve 1 stopover.
For those looking for cheap flights from Cairo to Istanbul, right now fares are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $197–$376, with a median of $260. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging at present. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better fares.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Istanbul? The data indicates that the cheapest months to fly are April, with a median fare of $193, followed by March at $206, and October at $215. Planning your travel during these months could lead to more favorable pricing compared to other times of the year.

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Istanbul

Regular price: $154 - $287

Prices for flights from Cairo to Istanbul are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $154 and $287. The current lowest deal is $189 with Nesma Airlines for travel from June 21 to June 28.

now $189

Low $154

High $287

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Istanbul is April, with a median price of $193. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $453. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $193

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $453

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Direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul

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Nesma Airlines

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Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Istanbul

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Istanbul

Nile Air

Cairo (CAI) - Istanbul (SAW)

Nile Air

$224

$192

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Istanbul

Air Arabia Egypt

Cairo (CAI) - Istanbul (SAW)

Air Arabia Egypt

$223

$210

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Istanbul

Cairo (CAI) - Istanbul (SAW)

$325

$230

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Istanbul

Cairo (CAI) - Istanbul (SAW)

$291

$236

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Istanbul

Cairo (CAI) - Istanbul (SAW)

$291

$248

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Istanbul

Nesma Airlines

Cairo (CAI) - Istanbul (SAW)

Nesma Airlines

$194

$190

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairo to Istanbul

2 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 21

$352  →  $212

40%

4 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 24

$345  →  $209

39%

2 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 22

$349  →  $216

38%

2 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 23

$326  →  $194

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Istanbul

Cairo - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Cairo to Istanbul are above the typical level at $189.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Istanbul, with a median price of $193.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 40m

Direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul typically take 4 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

64.4% of deals are direct flights

Historically, 64.4% of deals for this route are direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Nesma Airlines offers direct flights

Nesma Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Cairo to Istanbul are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Cairo main airports to depart from

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is a good option for flights from Cairo to Istanbul.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$189

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is a good option for flights to Istanbul.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$189

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$204

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Cheapest

Consider this major international hub for its extensive flight network, despite the significant travel distance from Istanbul.

📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train connection)

💸 Flights from ~$203

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

This airport offers extensive European connections and high reliability as a strong alternative for Western-bound international flights.

📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (usually requires a separate domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$280

Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)

This airport is geographically the closest to Istanbul and accessible by road, but has a very limited flight schedule.

📍 ~90 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$352

Yenişehir (YEI)

This airport is close to Istanbul's Asian side and the southern Marmara region, but has limited commercial flight options.

📍 ~130 km from Istanbul (accessible via Osmangazi Bridge or ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$401

Burgas (BOJ)

This is the closest international airport outside of Turkey, useful for travelers with appropriate travel documents for Bulgaria.

📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (requires crossing an international land border)

💸 Flights from ~$459

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Cairo to Istanbul are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $269. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees an average price of $300, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure usually results in a higher average price of $379. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 60+ days out, averaging $346.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cairo to Istanbul is considered to be $197 or less. The median price for this route was $260. Fares typically range, with 75% of prices observed being $376 or less. This threshold helps identify particularly economical options for travelers.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Istanbul, with a median price of $193. March also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $206. October has shown a median price of $215. The annual median price for this route is $260, indicating that certain months offer significant savings.