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$125+ Cheap flights from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST)

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 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAI — IST
dic. 23 — dic. 301
lun. 12/23
lun. 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Cairo to Istanbul are usually found in November or October, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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 diciembre 18, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$208
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$125
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$230
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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 diciembre 18, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
mar. 12/3111:25 pmCAI - IST
Nonstop2h 25mEgyptair
jue. 1/303:50 amIST - CAI
Nonstop2h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 12/18$211
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
jue. 12/265:20 amCAI - IST
Nonstop2h 30mTurkish Airlines
mar. 12/312:20 amIST - CAI
Nonstop2h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/17$313
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mié. 12/253:15 amCAI - IST
1 stop9h 15mJazeera Airways
mié. 1/17:30 pmIST - CAI
1 stop10h 45mJazeera Airways
Deal found 12/17$334
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/254:40 amCAI - IST
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
mié. 1/17:30 pmIST - CAI
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$351
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
lun. 12/307:50 pmCAI - IST
1 stop6h 20mAegean Airlines
vie. 1/312:00 pmIST - CAI
1 stop14h 50mAegean Airlines
Deal found 12/17$435
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mié. 12/181:15 amCAI - IST
1 stop15h 40mOman Air
vie. 12/207:00 pmIST - CAI
1 stop30h 15mOman Air
Deal found 12/17$474
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/2012:50 amCAI - IST
1 stop20h 05mEmirates
dom. 12/298:05 pmIST - CAI
1 stop22h 10mEmirates
Deal found 12/18$538

Find flights from Cairo to Istanbul within your budget

Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated diciembre 18, 2024.

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CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

jue. 1/16

11:25 pm-2:50 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Istanbul

mié. 1/22

3:50 am-5:05 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$208

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

dom. 5/18

7:55 pm-2:20 am

1 stop6h 25m

Istanbul

sáb. 6/14

8:50 pm-2:50 am

1 stop6h 00m

$273

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

lun. 1/6

3:15 am-1:30 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Istanbul

sáb. 1/11

2:15 pm-2:15 am

1 stop13h 00m

$287

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

vie. 1/17

5:20 am-8:50 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Istanbul

jue. 3/27

7:55 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$301

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

dom. 2/2

4:40 am-4:00 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Istanbul

mié. 2/5

3:50 am-5:05 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$305

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

mar. 4/29

1:45 am-6:00 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Istanbul

mié. 5/7

7:00 pm-12:45 am

1 stop29h 45m

$334

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

sáb. 1/11

4:30 am-6:40 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Istanbul

jue. 1/30

7:35 pm-3:30 am

1 stop8h 55m

$402

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

vie. 5/16

3:45 am-5:00 pm

2 stops13h 15m

Istanbul

mar. 6/17

5:55 pm-3:10 am

1 stop9h 15m

$420

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

mar. 1/21

11:30 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Istanbul

vie. 1/31

4:25 pm-9:20 am

1 stop17h 55m

$430

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

vie. 1/31

1:15 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops30h 20m

$125

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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 Cairo to Istanbul in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 Cairo-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cairo-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cairo-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cairo-Istanbul Airport 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 Cairo-Istanbul Airport 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 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 round-trip flight from Cairo to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from Cairo to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 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 Cairo to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Cairo to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 diciembre 18, 2024.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Cairo to Istanbul Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cairo to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cairo to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons 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 diciembre 18, 2024.

The most flights from CAI to IST are scheduled on a Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, 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 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 diciembre 18, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Cairo to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Egyptair, Jazeera Airways and Turkish Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
750 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
750 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
750 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
750 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air Arabia
7.8
Good
48 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
750 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SAUDIA
7.4
Good
711 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
750 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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 13 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 11 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 $208. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Aegean Airlines, from $273, and Jazeera Airways, from $287. You may be able to fly from Cairo to Istanbul Airport for 18% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 $137. Users have also found prices from $169 and $192 on Jazeera Airways and Egyptair, respectively.

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

    Consider LOT (97%), RwandAir (92%) or Air Serbia (91%) 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?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,261 for a flight from Cairo to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $192 while the most popular route, (Cairo - Istanbul) is currently priced at $200.

  • 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 vacation 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Cairo to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 10 airlines flying from Cairo to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Cairo to Istanbul. 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 diciembre 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AjetCheapest$145Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$151Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Air CairoCheapest$171Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air ArabiaCheapest$179Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Nile AirCheapest$188Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EgyptairCheapest$200Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Jazeera AirwaysCheapest$208Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time95%
Aegean AirlinesCheapest$214Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
Royal JordanianCheapest$220Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$225Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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