What percentage of Cairo to Istanbul flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 33.7% of flights from Cairo to Istanbul were direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights involve at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Cairo to Istanbul?

The median flight time for a direct flight from Cairo to Istanbul is 2 hours and 20 minutes. This route covers a distance of 1263 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration significantly increases to 11 hours and 10 minutes, reflecting the additional time taken for layovers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Cairo to Istanbul?

Historically, good prices on flights from Cairo to Istanbul are observed frequently. This route consistently offers opportunities for travelers to find competitive fares. Based on data from the trailing 30 days, this route is classified as having frequent good prices.

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Cairo to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Istanbul

A typical journey from Cairo to Istanbul, including connections, takes about 2h 20m. This duration reflects the overall travel time for itineraries on this route. While the non-stop flight time is also 2h 20m, most itineraries involve at least one stopover, which extends the total travel duration significantly. For connecting flights, the median journey time is 12h 40m.

For those seeking cheap flights from Cairo to Istanbul, right now, fares are above the typical level. Prices typically range from $351–$662, with a median of $480. Currently, only 8% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significantly discounted fare may be challenging at this moment. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to monitor for price changes.

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Istanbul is typically in February, with a median fare of just $108. January also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $245. Even December presents a relatively lower median fare of $410 compared to the overall typical range, making these months potentially more budget-friendly for your travel plans.

Most itineraries from Cairo to Istanbul connect at least once, with only 33.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means that if you fly this route, you are more likely to have a connecting flight rather than a direct one, which will impact your total travel time.

The distance between Cairo and Istanbul is 1263 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the quick non-stop flight time, although connecting itineraries extend the overall travel duration.

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Istanbul

Regular price: $135 - $331

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

The regular price range for flights from Cairo to Istanbul is typically between $135 and $331. The current lowest deal is $155 with Air Cairo, for travel from Nov 19-Dec 7.

now $155

Low $135

High $331

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Istanbul is February, with a median price of 108 USD. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of 533 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $108

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $533

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul

Air Cairo

Valuair

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Istanbul

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Istanbul

Cairo (CAI) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Cairo

$372

$203

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Istanbul

Cairo (CAI) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Cairo

$375

$222

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Istanbul

Cairo (CAI) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Cairo

$376

$223

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Istanbul

Cairo (CAI) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Cairo

$374

$198

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Istanbul

Cairo (CAI) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Cairo

$373

$203

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Istanbul

Cairo (CAI) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Cairo

$260

$165

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 10

$359 → $216

40%

2 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 9

$362 → $220

39%

1 night

Nov 5 - Nov 6

$311 → $224

28%

3 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 8

$306 → $223

27%

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 $480.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices as low as $108.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Istanbul, with a median price of $108.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 20m.

The median direct flight from Cairo to Istanbul takes 2h 20m, while connecting flights take 12h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

About 33.7% of recent fares are for direct flights, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Cairo has direct flights to Istanbul.

Air Cairo offers direct flight options from Cairo to Istanbul, with deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Cairo to Istanbul are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

Cairo main airports to depart from

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$148

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Cairo to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by various transport options).

💸 Flights from ~$146

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a major international hub with high flight frequency and excellent connectivity.

📍 ~330 km from Istanbul (requires a separate domestic flight or long drive)

💸 Flights from ~$234

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$693

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$703

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, booking flights from Cairo to Istanbul 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $460. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $886. For those booking 28-59 days out, the average price was $508, indicating that earlier booking generally results in better value.

Across the trailing 90 days, a fare of $351 or less from Cairo to Istanbul is considered a good price. The median price for this route historically stands at $480. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares being $662 or less, based on data from the trailing quarter.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Istanbul, with a median price of $108. January also offered lower prices, with a median of $245. The annual median price for this route is $480, with December typically being the most expensive month, showing a median price of $410.

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Cairo to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Istanbul

Regular price: $135 - $331

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

The regular price range for flights from Cairo to Istanbul is typically between $135 and $331. The current lowest deal is $155 with Air Cairo, for travel from Nov 19-Dec 7.

now $155

Low $135

High $331

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Istanbul

February

Cheapest

Flights from $108

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $533

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul

Air Cairo

Valuair

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Istanbul

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Istanbul

Cairo (CAI) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Cairo

$372

$203

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Istanbul

Cairo (CAI) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Cairo

$375

$222

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Istanbul

Cairo (CAI) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Cairo

$376

$223

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Istanbul

Cairo (CAI) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Cairo

$374

$198

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Istanbul

Cairo (CAI) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Cairo

$373

$203

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Istanbul

Cairo (CAI) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Cairo

$260

$165

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 10

$359 → $216

40%

2 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 9

$362 → $220

39%

1 night

Nov 5 - Nov 6

$311 → $224

28%

3 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 8

$306 → $223

27%

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 $480.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices as low as $108.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Istanbul, with a median price of $108.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 20m.

The median direct flight from Cairo to Istanbul takes 2h 20m, while connecting flights take 12h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

About 33.7% of recent fares are for direct flights, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Cairo has direct flights to Istanbul.

Air Cairo offers direct flight options from Cairo to Istanbul, with deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Cairo to Istanbul are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

Cairo main airports to depart from

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$148

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Cairo to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by various transport options).

💸 Flights from ~$146

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a major international hub with high flight frequency and excellent connectivity.

📍 ~330 km from Istanbul (requires a separate domestic flight or long drive)

💸 Flights from ~$234

Istanbul, Turkey

49% AI deal score

$703

$675

Save $28

Egyptair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Cheap Flights from Cairo to Istanbul

Today’s best flight deals from Cairo to Istanbul

Cairo to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Istanbul

Direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Istanbul

Cairo - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in February for prices as low as $108.

Direct flights take 2h 20m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Air Cairo has direct flights to Istanbul.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Cairo main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Oct 28

Oct 29

Oct 27

Oct 28

Nov 05

Nov 06

Nov 14

Nov 05

Nov 03

Nov 01

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Nov 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

How early should I book Cairo to Istanbul flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Cairo to Istanbul?

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

What percentage of Cairo to Istanbul flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Cairo to Istanbul?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Cairo to Istanbul?

Related routes

More routes from Cairo

Flights to Istanbul from other cities

Cairo to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Istanbul

Direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Istanbul

Cairo - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in February for prices as low as $108.

Direct flights take 2h 20m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Air Cairo has direct flights to Istanbul.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Cairo main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Oct 28

Oct 29

Oct 27

Oct 28

Nov 05

Nov 06

Nov 14

Nov 05

Nov 03

Nov 01

Nov 10

Nov 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

How early should I book Cairo to Istanbul flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Cairo to Istanbul?

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