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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.ج.م.‏ 7,122 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Mar.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Sat, 15 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 7,122, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 7,122 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 7,122, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 7,125 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Jun.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Sat, 14 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 7,125, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 7,130 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Sep.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 7,130, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 7,130 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Apr.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Wed, 9 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 7,130, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 7,145 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Oct.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 7,145, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 7,153 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 May.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Sun, 18 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 7,153, select.
Istanbul.ج.م.‏ 7,160 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Dec.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Sat, 6 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 7,160, 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 March.
Feb
from ج.م.‏ 9,570
Mar
from ج.م.‏ 7,122
Apr
from ج.م.‏ 7,130
May
from ج.م.‏ 7,153
Jun
from ج.م.‏ 7,125
Jul
from ج.م.‏ 8,311
Aug
from ج.م.‏ 7,122
Sep
from ج.م.‏ 7,130
Oct
from ج.م.‏ 7,145
Nov
from ج.م.‏ 7,172
Dec
from ج.م.‏ 7,160
Jan
from ج.م.‏ 7,186

Direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul

Cairo to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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Cairo to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundج.م.‏ 7,122
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time2 hrs, 26 mins
Most popular airlineEgyptAir
Average flights per week186

Finding cheap flights from Cairo to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairo to Istanbul is ج.م.‏ 9,921. 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 26 minutes is the average flight time from Cairo to Istanbul.
EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines fly direct from Cairo to Istanbul.
As of February 2025, there are 186 flights per week flying from Cairo to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Istanbul is usually February 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 Thursday, 16 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 25 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, Air Arabia and EgyptAir offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

How to find cheap flights to Istanbul from Cairo

Looking for cheap tickets from Cairo to Istanbul? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Cairo to Istanbul. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Istanbul from Cairo from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets.
  • 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.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Cairo-Istanbul flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
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  • 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.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Cairo to Istanbul flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.

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