Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Cairo to Istanbul

Choose from 4 carriers that fly from Cairo to Istanbul, including EgyptAir, Air Arabia Egypt, and Nile Air. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with AJet.
EgyptAir logo EgyptAir
Air Arabia Egypt logo Air Arabia Egypt
Nile Air logo Nile Air
Air Cairo logo Air Cairo
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Cairo to Istanbul according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Cairo to Istanbul in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 110, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 226.

Displayed flight fares from Cairo to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Cairo to Istanbul Flight Details

The distance between Cairo and Istanbul is approximately 1,237.7km. It takes around 2 hours 24 minutes on average to fly from Cairo to Istanbul. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 110
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 226
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,237.7km
Average flight time2 hours 24 minutes
Popular airlineEgyptAir
Flight statistics for the Cairo–Istanbul route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Cairo to Istanbul

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Cairo to Istanbul?

Average price of one-way flights from Cairo to Istanbul purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Cairo to Istanbul is Jul, with an average price of AU$ 141. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Aug, with an average price of up to AU$ 202.

AU$ 202
AU$ 172
AU$ 141
AU$ 111
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 154
    Feb
  • AU$ 170
    Mar
  • AU$ 178
    Apr
  • AU$ 158
    May
  • AU$ 145
    Jun
  • AU$ 141
    Jul
  • AU$ 202
    Aug
  • AU$ 153
    Sep
  • AU$ 143
    Oct
  • AU$ 160
    Nov
  • AU$ 156
    Dec
  • AU$ 157
    Jan

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Cairo to Istanbul?

Average price of round-trip flights from Cairo to Istanbul purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Cairo to Istanbul are found during Mar, with an average price of AU$ 295. Conversely, the highest prices are found during Aug, with an average price of up to AU$ 521.

AU$ 521
AU$ 408
AU$ 295
AU$ 182
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 339
    Feb
  • AU$ 295
    Mar
  • AU$ 495
    Apr
  • AU$ 405
    May
  • AU$ 389
    Jun
  • AU$ 493
    Jul
  • AU$ 521
    Aug
  • AU$ 476
    Sep
  • AU$ 434
    Oct
  • AU$ 436
    Nov
  • AU$ 476
    Dec
  • AU$ 391
    Jan

What's the cheapest day to fly from Cairo to Istanbul?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Cairo to Istanbul on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Cairo to Istanbul is Thu, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sun, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 251
AU$ 233
AU$ 214
AU$ 196
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 237
    Mon
  • AU$ 221
    Tue
  • AU$ 237
    Wed
  • AU$ 214
    Thu
  • AU$ 238
    Fri
  • AU$ 223
    Sat
  • AU$ 251
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AJet offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 110 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CAI to SAW on Sat, Mar 14), while AJet offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 226 departing on Thu, Mar 5 and returning on Sat, Mar 7.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Cairo to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: EgyptAir Air Arabia Egypt Nile Air Air Cairo Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 24 minutes to fly from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cairo to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 64 flight per week flying from Cairo to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: EgyptAir: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MS737 (09:56)
  • To find best deals on flights from Cairo to Istanbul, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Mar 14, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 110.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AJet.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Istanbul travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Cairo to Istanbul is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairo to Istanbul on February 21, 2026 with AJet, with prices starting at AU$ 225.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Istanbul, with Cairo International Airport to Istanbul Airport (CAI-IST) is by far the most common option on this route: Ataturk Airport (ISL) Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Cairo is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Cairo toIstanbul

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Cairo to Istanbul?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Cairo to Istanbul on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Air Arabia Egypt offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Cairo to Istanbul, with an average price of AU$ 170.

AU$ 88
AU$ 170
AU$ 253
AU$ 336
AU$ 418
Air Arabia Egypt
AU$ 170
Air Arabia Egypt
AJet
AU$ 178
AJet
Air Cairo
AU$ 202
Air Cairo
Nile Air
AU$ 213
Nile Air
EgyptAir
AU$ 387
EgyptAir
Turkish Airlines
AU$ 418
Turkish Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Cairo to Istanbul?

Data is based on the number of flights from Cairo to Istanbul operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Turkish Airlines operates the most flights from Cairo to Istanbul, with 55 flight per week.

0
8
32
55
Turkish Airlines
55
Turkish Airlines
EgyptAir
54
EgyptAir
Ethiopian Airlines
23
Ethiopian Airlines
Singapore Airlines
15
Singapore Airlines
AJet
10
AJet
Air Serbia
8
Air Serbia

How many flights are there each day from Cairo to Istanbul?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Cairo to Istanbul within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Cairo to Istanbul depart on Saturday, and the fewest flights depart on Wednesday.

135
116
97
78
Highest
100
Mon
104
Tue
97
Wed
107
Thu
125
Fri
135
Sat
118
Sun