Cairo to Istanbul flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Cairo to Istanbul is €73 (checked on 13 Nov 2026).
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One-way fare
- 1 Jan€121
- 2 Jan€123
- 3 Jan€136
- 4 Jan€123
- 5 Jan€109
- 6 Jan€124
- 7 Jan€112
- 8 Jan€124
- 9 Jan€102
- 10 Jan€117
- 11 Jan€110
- 12 Jan€81
- 13 Jan€111
- 14 Jan€80
- 15 Jan€109
- 16 Jan€73
- 17 Jan€99
- 18 Jan€95
- 19 Jan€90
- 20 Jan€112
- 21 Jan€103
- 22 Jan€98
- 23 Jan€98
- 24 Jan€98
- 25 Jan€98
- 26 Jan€92
- 27 Jan€107
- 28 Jan€107
- 29 Jan€120
- 30 Jan€102
- Lowest observed
- €73, departing 16 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 13 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 136Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €143, departing 16 Nov 2026, back 5 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 14 Nov 2026)
- Non-stop, one way
- €93, departing 4 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Air Arabia Egypt, EgyptAir, Nesma Airlines, Nile Air, Pegasus Airlines, Air Cairo, Turkish Airlines, AJet, Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, TAROM (11)
- Fastest observed flight time
- 2h 10m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
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- Route distance
- 1,236 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 2h 10m
- Airlines seen
- Air Arabia Egypt, EgyptAir, Nesma Airlines, Nile Air, Pegasus Airlines, Air Cairo, Turkish Airlines, AJet, Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, TAROM (11)
- Alternative airports
- CCE, SPX, SAW
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days |
|---|---|
| AJet | 68 / 149 |
| Air Cairo | 33 / 149 |
| Nile Air | 7 / 149 |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Cairo International Airport (CAI) → Cairo, city gazetteer reference point (30.0444, 31.2357): ≈ 17 km.
- Sphinx International Airport (SPX) → Cairo, city gazetteer reference point (30.0444, 31.2357): ≈ 33 km.
- Capital International Airport (CCE) → Cairo, city gazetteer reference point (30.0444, 31.2357): ≈ 58 km.
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 30 km.
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 35 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest departure day we saw in January 2027 from Cairo to Istanbul: 16 Jan 2027, €73 (checked 13 Nov 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| December 2026 | €79 | 30 |
| January 2027 | €73 | 30 |
| February 2027 | €80 | 28 |
| March 2027 | €80 | 30 |
| April 2027 | €97 | 18 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest Saturday departure we saw from Cairo to Istanbul: 16 Jan 2027, €73 (checked 13 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €79 | 20 |
| Tuesday | €79 | 20 |
| Wednesday | €79 | 19 |
| Thursday | €79 | 20 |
| Friday | €80 | 20 |
| Saturday | €73 | 19 |
| Sunday | €79 | 18 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Observed fares by departure date
| Departure | Fare | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| €111 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €93 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €102 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €111 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €111 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €111 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €111 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €111 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €99 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €111 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €99 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €106 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €95 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €98 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €82 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €91 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €95 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €106 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €81 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €73 | 13 Nov 2026 |
One-way fares. Each row is one price we saw for that departure day on the date shown, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Cairo to Istanbul by days until departure (61 days or more): €73 (checked 13 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 8 to 30 days | €79 | 15 |
| 31 to 60 days | €79 | 29 |
| 61 days or more | €73 | 92 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Cairo to Istanbul: AJet, €93 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| AJet | €93Nov 16, 2026 | 68 |
| Air Cairo | €109Feb 8, 2027 | 33 |
| Nile Air | €110Dec 2, 2026 | 7 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Cairo to Istanbul?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €73, found on 13 Nov 2026.
Are there direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Air Arabia Egypt, EgyptAir, Nesma Airlines, Nile Air, Pegasus Airlines, Air Cairo, Turkish Airlines, AJet.
Which airlines fly from Cairo to Istanbul?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Air Arabia Egypt, EgyptAir, Nesma Airlines, Nile Air, Pegasus Airlines, Air Cairo, Turkish Airlines, AJet, Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, TAROM (11).
How long does the flight from Cairo to Istanbul take?
Across the 33 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 2h 20m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Cairo to Istanbul fares were non-stop?
33 of the 48 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Cairo to Istanbul?
Cheapest round trip: €143, departing 16 Nov 2026, back 5 Dec 2026 (checked 14 Nov 2026).
How much is a non-stop flight from Cairo to Istanbul?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €93, departing 4 Dec 2026 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Cairo to Istanbul?
For Cairo to Istanbul, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: AJet (68), Air Cairo (33), Nile Air (7). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Istanbul?
Cheapest departure day we saw in January 2027 from Cairo to Istanbul: 16 Jan 2027, €73 (checked 13 Nov 2026).
Which day of the week is cheapest from Cairo to Istanbul?
Cheapest Saturday departure we saw from Cairo to Istanbul: 16 Jan 2027, €73 (checked 13 Nov 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Cairo to Istanbul?
Cheapest airline from Cairo to Istanbul: AJet, €93 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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- Turkish Airlines
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