Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Cairo from AU$ 151

Flight FAQs

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

  Based on Trip.com data, Air Arabia Egypt offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 151 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAW to CAI on Thu, May 7), while AJet offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 268 departing on Sat, May 2 and returning on Tue, May 5.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Istanbul to Cairo?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Cairo with the following airlines, including: EgyptAir Air Arabia Egypt AJet Nile Air Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flights from Istanbul (IST) to Cairo (CAI)?

  It takes about 2 hours 21 minutes to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cairo (CAI).

• When is the best time to book flights from Istanbul to Cairo?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Cairo 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.

• How many flights are there per week from Istanbul to Cairo?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 53 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Cairo. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: EgyptAir: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MS738 (14:15) Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK692 (02:35)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Istanbul to Cairo?

  To find best deals on flights from Istanbul to Cairo, 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 Thu, May 7, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 151.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air Arabia Egypt.
  · 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 Cairo travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Cairo to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Cairo is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Istanbul to Cairo?

  After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Cairo on March 30, 2026 with AJet, with prices starting at AU$ 103.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Cairo from Istanbul?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cairo, with Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cairo International Airport (SAW-CAI) is by far the most common option on this route: Cairo International Airport (CAI) Capital International Airport (CCE).

• What is the time difference between Istanbul and Cairo?

  The time difference between Cairo and Istanbul is 1h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Istanbul to Cairo?

  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.