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Cheap flights from Cairo to Istanbul Airport from £112

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAI — IST
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Cairo to Istanbul are usually found in November or October, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Cairo to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£203

One-way from

£112

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£173

Good round-trip deal

£410 or less

Good one-way deal

£201 or less
Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 25/4-28/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 40m total
  • Cairo to Istanbul
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Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 7/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 00m total
  • Cairo to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£25 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Cairo to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairo to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Fri 25/415:15CAI - IST
Nonstop2h 20mEgyptair
Mon 28/404:30IST - CAI
Nonstop2h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 20/2£203
Sun 30/304:30CAI - IST
1 stop12h 10mTAROM
Tue 8/410:15IST - CAI
1 stop17h 15mTAROM
Deal found 20/2£205
Wed 1/1019:55CAI - IST
1 stop6h 25mAegean Airlines
Mon 6/1020:50IST - CAI
1 stop6h 00mAegean Airlines
Deal found 21/2£215
Wed 7/506:10CAI - IST
Nonstop2h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 13/502:00IST - CAI
Nonstop2h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2£216
Wed 9/418:55CAI - IST
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/404:30IST - CAI
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£230
Wed 9/422:30CAI - IST
1 stop13h 50mJazeera Airways
Sat 19/414:10IST - CAI
1 stop13h 20mJazeera Airways
Deal found 20/2£234
Wed 28/505:10CAI - IST
1 stop11h 50mLufthansa
Fri 6/614:00IST - CAI
2 stops12h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 21/2£295
Fri 25/401:45CAI - IST
1 stop16h 15mOman Air
Wed 30/419:00IST - CAI
1 stop29h 45mOman Air
Deal found 21/2£297
Tue 21/1000:35CAI - IST
1 stop14h 15mSAUDIA
Wed 22/1018:25IST - CAI
1 stop37h 35mSAUDIA
Deal found 21/2£312

Find flights from Cairo to Istanbul within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairo to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Cairo

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Fri 25/4

15:15-17:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 28/4

04:30-06:50

Nonstop2h 20m

£203

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Sun 30/3

04:30-17:40

1 stop12h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 8/4

10:15-02:30

1 stop17h 15m

£205

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Fri 25/4

23:30-13:20

1 stop13h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 13/5

14:10-22:45

1 stop8h 35m

£215

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Wed 7/5

06:10-08:30

Nonstop2h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 13/5

02:00-04:20

Nonstop2h 20m

£216

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Wed 9/4

18:55-02:20

1 stop6h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 10/4

04:30-05:50

Nonstop2h 20m

£230

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Thu 13/3

19:50-03:10

1 stop6h 20m

Istanbul

Fri 14/3

22:00-01:50

1 stop4h 50m

£231

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Wed 28/5

05:10-17:00

1 stop11h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 6/6

14:00-02:20

2 stops12h 20m

£295

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Fri 25/4

01:45-18:00

1 stop16h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 29/4

19:00-00:45

1 stop29h 45m

£297

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Sun 20/4

03:25-21:10

1 stop16h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 27/4

11:55-00:30

1 stop12h 35m

£356

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Sun 27/4

05:30-04:55

1 stop23h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 30/4

16:10-04:30

1 stop12h 20m

£395

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Best time to book a flight from Cairo to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Cairo to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cairo to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairo to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairo to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cairo to Istanbul Airport is 74 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairo to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Cairo to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CAI to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairo to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

When flying from Cairo to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 48% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cairo to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cairo to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairo to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Cairo to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Cairo to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from CAI to IST are scheduled on a Thursday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairo to Istanbul, such as Aegean Airlines, Emirates and KLM. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
733 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
733 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
733 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
733 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
733 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

SAUDIA
7.4
Good
646 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
733 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairo to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairo to Istanbul?

    Cairo (CAI) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cairo to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Cairo; the airport handles an average of 14 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights from the Cairo airport to Istanbul. It is only a 11.5 mi journey to Cairo (CAI) from Cairo’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairo to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cairo to Istanbul Airport round-trip from £203. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are TAROM, from £205, and Jazeera Airways, from £215.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairo to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Aegean Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £112. Users have also found prices from £128 and £139 on Jazeera Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cairo to Istanbul Airport?

    Consider LOT (100%), RwandAir (75%) or Air Serbia (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cairo to Istanbul Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairo to Istanbul Airport?

    While on average a flight from Cairo to Istanbul Airport is generally £433, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £189. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairo - Istanbul), you can expect to pay £180 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairo to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairo to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairo to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairo to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairo to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Cairo to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Cairo to Istanbul

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Air ArabiaCheapest£81Average£178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£118Average£144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air CairoCheapest£135Average£157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£139Average£257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Nile AirCheapest£147Average£194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EgyptairCheapest£156Average£249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Aegean AirlinesCheapest£192Average£268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
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