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$127+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Cairo (CAI)

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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — CAI
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Cairo are usually found in May or February, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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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 January 27, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/183:50 am
IST
-
CAI
Nonstop2h 15m
Egyptair
Mon 2/2311:25 pm
CAI
-
IST
Nonstop2h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 1/27$257
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/269:20 pm
IST
-
CAI
1 stop18h 00m
flynas
Thu 3/510:30 am
CAI
-
IST
1 stop8h 55m
flynas
Deal found 1/27$259
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/253:50 am
IST
-
CAI
Nonstop2h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/510:30 am
CAI
-
IST
1 stop8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$265
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/106:35 pm
IST
-
CAI
Nonstop2h 20m
Egyptair
Fri 4/172:15 pm
CAI
-
IST
Nonstop2h 20m
Egyptair
Deal found 1/26$266
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/103:50 am
IST
-
CAI
Nonstop2h 20m
Egyptair
Wed 4/152:15 pm
CAI
-
IST
Nonstop2h 20m
Egyptair
Deal found 1/27$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/213:50 am
IST
-
CAI
Nonstop2h 20m
Egyptair
Tue 4/283:15 pm
CAI
-
IST
Nonstop2h 20m
Egyptair
Deal found 1/25$279
This Egyptair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Egyptair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/283:50 am
IST
-
CAI
Nonstop2h 15m
Egyptair
Thu 3/511:25 pm
CAI
-
IST
Nonstop2h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 1/26$280
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/23:50 am
IST
-
CAI
Nonstop2h 15m
Egyptair
Tue 2/102:25 pm
CAI
-
IST
Nonstop2h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 1/26$282
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/83:50 am
IST
-
CAI
Nonstop2h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/304:00 am
CAI
-
IST
1 stop5h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$283
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/43:50 am
IST
-
CAI
Nonstop2h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1210:30 am
CAI
-
IST
1 stop8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$288
This Aegean Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aegean Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/73:45 pm
IST
-
CAI
1 stop11h 05m
Aegean Airlines
Fri 5/89:50 am
CAI
-
IST
1 stop4h 55m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 1/26$290
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/88:50 pm
IST
-
CAI
1 stop6h 00m
Aegean Airlines
Tue 5/124:00 am
CAI
-
IST
1 stop15h 50m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 1/26$291

Find 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$127
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$270

Good round-trip deal

$447 or less

Good one-way deal

$154 or less
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One-way flight from Istanbul to Cairo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo that are best for you.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Cairo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Wed 2/25

3:50 am-5:05 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Cairo

Thu 3/5

2:25 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$257

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Thu 3/5

10:10 pm-7:40 am

1 stop10h 30m

Cairo

Mon 3/16

7:50 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$325

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Wed 3/18

6:50 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Cairo

Sun 3/22

11:25 pm-2:50 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$336

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Thu 3/12

10:00 pm-1:55 am

1 stop4h 55m

Cairo

Sat 3/14

8:55 pm-3:10 am

1 stop5h 15m

$349

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Thu 4/2

3:50 am-5:10 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairo

Sat 4/18

5:05 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$372

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Sun 6/28

6:35 pm-3:30 am

1 stop8h 55m

Cairo

Fri 7/10

4:30 am-5:40 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$405

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Sun 6/28

6:35 pm-3:30 am

1 stop8h 55m

Cairo

Sun 7/5

4:30 am-5:40 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$405

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Tue 6/30

3:45 pm-2:50 am

1 stop11h 05m

Cairo

Mon 7/6

4:00 am-7:50 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$422

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Tue 6/30

10:40 am-2:50 am

1 stop16h 10m

Cairo

Thu 7/9

7:55 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$422

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Wed 7/1

8:50 pm-2:50 am

1 stop6h 00m

Cairo

Fri 7/10

4:00 am-7:50 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$445

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Compare providers for flights from Istanbul to Cairo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Istanbul to Cairo in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Cairo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-Cairo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Istanbul Airport-Cairo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Cairo flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Istanbul Airport-Cairo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Cairo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairo from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 round-trip flight from Istanbul to Cairo. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 82 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo (average of $98). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of $221). 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 January 27, 2026.

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Cairo, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 38% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Istanbul to Cairo. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Istanbul Airport to Cairo?

The best insider tips for Istanbul Airport to Cairo flights

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Yulia Denisyuk

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Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Turkish Airlines

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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 January 27, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines, Egyptair, and Nile Air from Istanbul Airport 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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,207 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.8

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Assia,Nov 2025

IST - YUL

Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,207 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,207 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.8

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Assia,Nov 2025

IST - YUL

Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.
Egyptair
6.6
Okay
405 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,207 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.8

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Assia,Nov 2025

IST - YUL

Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.
Nile Air
6.3
Okay
18 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,207 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.8

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Assia,Nov 2025

IST - YUL

Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.

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) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Istanbul to Cairo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cairo from Istanbul; the airport handles an average of 17 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights to the Cairo airport from Istanbul. It is only a 11.5 mi journey from Cairo (CAI) to Cairo’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo?

    Egyptair, Aegean Airlines, and Royal Jordanian can get you from Istanbul Airport to Cairo in just under 2h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 15m. The distance between Istanbul Airport and Cairo is about 785 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Pegasus Airlines, at $98, was found to be the cheapest airline from Istanbul Airport to Cairo.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Arabia and Ajet. Pegasus Airlines is priced at 64% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $66 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Pegasus Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ajet and Aegean Airlines, with prices starting from $97 and $102, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Istanbul Airport to Cairo on time: LOT (80%), Air Serbia (68%), Turkish Airlines (65%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Istanbul Airport to Cairo is $125. On average you can expect to pay $560. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Cairo), can usually be booked for $182.

  • 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 vacation 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo (average of $98). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of $221). 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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Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Cairo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$98Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Air ArabiaCheapest$118Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AjetCheapest$168Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CairoCheapest$196Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Nile AirCheapest$217Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EgyptairCheapest$252Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$292Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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