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Cheap Flights from Cairo to Istanbul

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Flight deals from Cairo to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cairo to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.SAR 504 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 May.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Sun, 25 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 504, select.
Istanbul.SAR 504 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Jun.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 504, select.
Istanbul.SAR 520 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 520, select.
Istanbul.SAR 520 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Dec.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 520, select.
Istanbul.SAR 530 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 530, select.
Istanbul.SAR 531 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Jan.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Mon, 19 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 531, select.
Istanbul.SAR 532 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Nov.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 532, select.
Istanbul.SAR 535 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Mar.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 535, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cairo to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from SAR 504
Jun
from SAR 504
Jul
from SAR 586
Aug
from SAR 579
Sep
from SAR 520
Oct
from SAR 530
Nov
from SAR 532
Dec
from SAR 520
Jan
from SAR 531
Feb
from SAR 535
Mar
from SAR 535
Apr
from SAR 653

Direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul

Cairo to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cairo to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Cairo to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundSAR 504
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time2 hrs, 21 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week207

Finding cheap flights from Cairo to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairo to Istanbul is SAR 839. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 21 minutes is the average flight time from Cairo to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir and Ethiopian Airlines fly direct from Cairo to Istanbul.
As of May 2025, there are 220 flights per week flying from Cairo to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Istanbul is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairo Airport to Istanbul Airport on Sunday, 18 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, EgyptAir offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

How to find cheap flights to Istanbul from Cairo

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  • Flex your dates to find the best Cairo-Istanbul ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Istanbul from Cairo.
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  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Cairo and Istanbul? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Cairo and Istanbul. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Istanbul, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
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