Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Cairo to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cairo and Istanbul takes around 2.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Cairo and Istanbul?

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The flight distance between Cairo and Istanbul is 1214 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Cairo and Istanbul?

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Several carriers operate flights between Cairo and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Egyptair, Turkish Airlines, Nile Air.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairo?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairo and London, Manchester, Luxor, Kuwait City, Sharm El Sheikh, Jeddah, Aswan, Doha, Dubai, Amman, Dublin, Riyadh, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Moscow, Athens, Dammam, Yanbu, Antalya, Bristol.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Toronto, Birmingham, Dublin, Montreal, Edinburgh, Vancouver, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Antalya, Athens, Reykjavik, Northern Cyprus, Amman, Calgary, Dalaman, Tallinn, Dubai.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Cairo?

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Cairo is mainly served by Cairo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Cairo West Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Cairo?

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The main airport in Cairo is Cairo International. It is also served by Borg El Arab.

Question 8

What airports are near Istanbul?

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The main airport in Istanbul is Sabiha Gökçen International. It is also served by Yenişehir, Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Cairo and Istanbul?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Cairo and Istanbul thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Cairo and Istanbul can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Cairo and Istanbul?

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Currently, you can fly between Cairo and Istanbul with Egyptair, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Aegean, flynas.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Cairo and Istanbul?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairo and Istanbul, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Cairo and Istanbul?

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Traveling between Cairo and Istanbul, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Cairo?

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There are a number of airports in and around Cairo. The main one is Cairo International and other nearby airports include Borg El Arab

Question 15

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

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There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Sabiha Gökçen International and other nearby airports include Yenişehir, Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairo and Istanbul depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Cairo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairo and Istanbul arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Cairo and Istanbul depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Cairo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Cairo and Istanbul arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£115
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£164
Cheapest round-trip	£246
Average round-trip	£290
Nonstop flights in October	£164 – £777

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Egyptair	MSR	MS	Yes	No
Pegasus	PGT	PC	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	Yes	No
Aegean	AEE	A3	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
flynas	KNE	XY	Yes	No

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