Istanbul to Cairo flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Istanbul to Cairo is €79 (checked on 6 Nov 2026).
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One-way fare
- 1 Feb€125
- 2 Feb€79
- 3 Feb€128
- 4 Feb€125
- 5 Feb€86
- 6 Feb€120
- 7 Feb€120
- 8 Feb€120
- 9 Feb€120
- 10 Feb€120
- 11 Feb€92
- 12 Feb€120
- 13 Feb€106
- 14 Feb€128
- 15 Feb€104
- 16 Feb€90
- 17 Feb€104
- 18 Feb€90
- 19 Feb€115
- 20 Feb€90
- 21 Feb€104
- 22 Feb€90
- 23 Feb€117
- 24 Feb€90
- 25 Feb€90
- 26 Feb€104
- 27 Feb€104
- 28 Feb€104
- Lowest observed
- €79, departing 2 Feb 2027 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 151Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €134, departing 17 Nov 2026, back 3 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 8 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Air Arabia Egypt, EgyptAir, Nesma Airlines, Nile Air, Pegasus Airlines, Air Cairo, Turkish Airlines, AJet, Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Wizz Air (11)
- Fastest observed flight time
- 2h 05m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
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- Route distance
- 1,236 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 2h 05m
- Airlines seen
- Air Arabia Egypt, EgyptAir, Nesma Airlines, Nile Air, Pegasus Airlines, Air Cairo, Turkish Airlines, AJet, Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Wizz Air (11)
- Alternative airports
- SAW, CCE, SPX
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days |
|---|---|
| AJet | 88 / 153 |
| Air Cairo | 14 / 153 |
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
- 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.
- 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.
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 month from Istanbul to Cairo: February 2027, from €79 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €106 | 13 |
| December 2026 | €80 | 30 |
| January 2027 | €85 | 29 |
| February 2027 | €79 | 28 |
| March 2027 | €91 | 31 |
| April 2027 | €89 | 20 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Istanbul to Cairo: Tuesday, from €79 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €90 | 19 |
| Tuesday | €79 | 23 |
| Wednesday | €84 | 22 |
| Thursday | €90 | 22 |
| Friday | €86 | 20 |
| Saturday | €84 | 23 |
| Sunday | €80 | 22 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Istanbul to Cairo by days until departure (61 days or more): €79 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €118 | 6 |
| 8 to 30 days | €80 | 17 |
| 31 to 60 days | €84 | 29 |
| 61 days or more | €79 | 99 |
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 Istanbul to Cairo: AJet, from €90 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| AJet | €90Feb 16, 2027 | 94 |
| Air Cairo | €125Feb 1, 2027 | 15 |
| Nile Air | €128Nov 13, 2026 | 3 |
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 Istanbul to Cairo?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €79, found on 6 Nov 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Cairo?
Cheapest month from Istanbul to Cairo: February 2027, from €79 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Cairo?
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 Istanbul to Cairo?
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, Wizz Air (11).
How long does the flight from Istanbul to Cairo take?
Across the 132 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 2h 49m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Istanbul to Cairo fares were non-stop?
127 of the 151 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 Istanbul to Cairo?
Cheapest round trip: €134, departing 17 Nov 2026, back 3 Dec 2026 (checked 8 Nov 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Istanbul to Cairo?
For Istanbul to Cairo, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: AJet (88), Air Cairo (14). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Istanbul to Cairo?
Cheapest day of the week from Istanbul to Cairo: Tuesday, from €79 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Istanbul to Cairo?
Cheapest airline from Istanbul to Cairo: AJet, from €90 (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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Non-stop airlines on this route
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- Nile Air
- Pegasus Airlines
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- Turkish Airlines
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