Flights from Cairo to Istanbul
Nonstop flights from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST) take about 2h 5m (1,264 km). Air Cairo and Egyptair fly it. Lowest fare seen: $80 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Istanbul
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Airport transfer
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Airlines flying Cairo to Istanbul
Carriers on CAI–IST according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Cairo to Istanbul fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $79 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $8227 Oct 2026 | — |
| Nov 2026 | $7928 Nov 2026 · Air Cairo | — |
| Dec 2026 | $8227 Dec 2026 | — |
| Jan 2027 | $9110 Jan 2027 | — |
| Feb 2027 | $9126 Feb 2027 | — |
| Mar 2027 | $913 Mar 2027 | — |
| Apr 2027 | $12717 Apr 2027 | — |
| May 2027 | $1189 May 2027 · Air Cairo | — |
| Jun 2027 | $7916 Jun 2027 | — |
| Jul 2027 | $9318 Jul 2027 | — |
| Aug 2027 | $1493 Aug 2027 | $127 · 1 stop2 Aug 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $79 for November 2026, $79 at best after that.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Cairo to Istanbul, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Istanbul
Based on weather and travel conditions in Turkey
Turkey is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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