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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo from $252

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — CAI
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Cairo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Cairo (CAI). 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$458

One-way from

$252

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$413

Good one-way deal

$324 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 21/5-28/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 45m total
  • Istanbul to Cairo
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Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 8/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 00m total
  • Istanbul to Cairo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($138 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Cairo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Cairo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Sat 1/1122:00IST - CAI
1 stop12h 00mAegean Airlines
Sat 15/1120:50CAI - IST
1 stop5h 20mAegean Airlines
Deal found 14/4$456
Wed 21/502:00IST - CAI
Nonstop2h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 28/502:10CAI - IST
Nonstop2h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4$458
Thu 22/504:30IST - CAI
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/504:00CAI - IST
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$481
Tue 30/1211:40IST - CAI
1 stop16h 50mTAROM
Thu 1/104:30CAI - IST
1 stop13h 10mTAROM
Deal found 14/4$595
Thu 22/521:40IST - CAI
1 stop15h 25mRoyal Jordanian
Wed 28/501:35CAI - IST
1 stop11h 10mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 14/4$613
Thu 1/522:25IST - CAI
1 stop15h 15mSAUDIA
Fri 2/500:35CAI - IST
2 stops16h 35mSAUDIA
Deal found 14/4$663
Sat 21/614:10IST - CAI
1 stop8h 35mJazeera Airways
Sun 10/804:15CAI - IST
1 stop9h 00mJazeera Airways
Deal found 14/4$830
Tue 15/419:30IST - CAI
1 stop26h 00mJordan Aviation
Wed 23/421:30CAI - IST
1 stop20h 00mJordan Aviation
Deal found 14/4$980
Tue 12/814:10IST - CAI
1 stop11h 20mAir Arabia
Wed 27/802:20CAI - IST
1 stop11h 00mAir Arabia
Deal found 14/4$1,055
Tue 15/419:00IST - CAI
1 stop23h 00mOman Air
Tue 22/400:45CAI - IST
1 stop16h 15mOman Air
Deal found 14/4$1,208
Wed 21/501:40IST - CAI
1 stop12h 35mAir Algerie
Wed 28/503:15CAI - IST
1 stop12h 00mAir Algerie
Deal found 14/4$1,232
Sat 3/500:10IST - CAI
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 2/603:20CAI - IST
1 stop17h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/4$1,431

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Cairo 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo that are best for you.

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Istanbul

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Cairo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Wed 21/5

02:00-04:20

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairo

Thu 29/5

06:10-08:25

Nonstop2h 15m

$458

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Thu 22/5

04:30-06:50

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairo

Thu 29/5

04:00-02:20

1 stop22h 20m

$481

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Tue 13/5

15:50-02:50

1 stop11h 00m

Cairo

Tue 20/5

19:55-02:20

1 stop6h 25m

$532

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Thu 22/5

21:40-13:05

1 stop15h 25m

Cairo

Wed 28/5

01:35-12:45

1 stop11h 10m

$613

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Thu 1/5

22:25-13:40

1 stop15h 15m

Cairo

Fri 2/5

00:35-17:10

2 stops16h 35m

$663

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Sat 21/6

14:10-22:45

1 stop8h 35m

Cairo

Sun 10/8

04:15-13:15

1 stop9h 00m

$830

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Thu 29/5

14:10-01:30

1 stop11h 20m

Cairo

Sat 31/5

02:20-13:20

1 stop11h 00m

$1,059

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Wed 21/5

01:40-14:15

1 stop12h 35m

Cairo

Wed 28/5

03:15-15:15

1 stop12h 00m

$1,232

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Wed 23/4

19:00-23:45

1 stop29h 45m

Cairo

Sun 27/4

18:50-18:00

1 stop23h 10m

$1,286

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Sun 27/4

18:35-03:30

1 stop8h 55m

Cairo

Wed 30/4

04:30-17:25

1 stop12h 55m

$1,370

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Cairo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo, you should look to book at least 48 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo (average of $1,214). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,616). 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 IST to CAI?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Cairo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Cairo

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Cairo. 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 15 April 2025.

The most flights from IST to CAI are scheduled on a Friday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in Cairo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairo ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cairo when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairo, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairo. 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 Cairo. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, Emirates and Air Arabia from Istanbul to Cairo have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
733 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

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

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

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
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
733 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

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
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
47 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
733 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

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
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,553 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
733 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

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 Istanbul to Cairo. 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 into for flights to Cairo from Istanbul?

    Cairo (CAI), located 18.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Istanbul to Cairo. 1 airline have flights to Cairo from Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Istanbul to Cairo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 16 inbound flights from Istanbul per day.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo round-trip from $458. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Aegean Airlines, from $532, and Royal Jordanian, from $613.

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

    $252 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Aegean Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Jazeera Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $263 and $293, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo consider choosing RwandAir(91%), Air Serbia(88%) or LOT(84%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $326 for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo. The cheapest flight overall is $197 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Cairo) is currently priced at $353.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Cairo 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 Istanbul Airport to Cairo?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo (average of $1,214). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,616). 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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