Question 1

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

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

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Istanbul and Cairo?

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The flight distance between Istanbul and Cairo is 1214 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Antalya, Kayseri, Newcastle upon Tyne, Nevşehir, Budapest, Dubai, Belfast, Tel Aviv, İzmir, Bristol, Chișinău, Jeddah, Ankara, Tivat, Athens, Tbilisi.

Question 5

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, Birmingham, Jeddah, Riyadh, Sharm El Sheikh, Amman, Hurghada, Glasgow, Luxor, Dammam, Bristol, Newcastle upon Tyne, Medina, Dubai, Kuwait City, Edinburgh, Aswan, Madrid, New York.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Istanbul?

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Istanbul is mainly served by Istanbul Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Atatürk.

Question 7

What airports are near Istanbul?

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

Question 8

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 9

Which airlines fly between Istanbul and Cairo?

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

Question 10

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Istanbul and Cairo, 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 11

What flights operate between Istanbul and Cairo?

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Traveling between Istanbul and Cairo, 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 12

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 Istanbul Airport and other nearby airports include Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu

Question 13

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 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Cairo 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 Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Cairo 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 Cairo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Istanbul and Cairo 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 Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Istanbul and Cairo 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 Cairo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£91
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£170
Cheapest round-trip	£169
Average round-trip	£185
Nonstop flights in June	£92 – £447

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (official white taxis)	30-60 min	E£250 – E£400; metered or fixed fare; varies by destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber	30-60 min	E£150 – E£300; app-based pricing; surge may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	cashless and app-based travel
Careem	30-60 min	E£150 – E£300; app-based pricing; surge may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	regional ride-hailing option
CTA Public Bus	45-90 min	E£10 – E£25; varies by route	every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Cairo Metro (via bus to Heliopolis)	60-90 min	E£15 – E£35; bus fare plus metro ticket	every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)	avoiding traffic on metro
Private Transfer	30-60 min	E£400 – E£800; pre-booked; fixed price	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	comfort and meet-and-greet
Rental Car	30-60 min	E£800 – E£2,000; per day; varies by vehicle	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and onward travel

Airline	Mon 29.06	Tue 30.06	Wed 01.07	Thu 02.07	Fri 03.07	Sat 04.07	Sun 05.07
Turkish Airlines	---	---	1	---	---	---	---
Egyptair	---	---	---	---	---	1	2
Nile Air	---	1	1	1	1	1	1
Air Cairo	---	---	2	---	---	1	1
Nesma Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	---	1
Air Arabia	---	1	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 19 total	Daily flights: 2.71 average	Most flights: Sunday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 06.07	Tue 07.07	Wed 08.07	Thu 09.07	Fri 10.07	Sat 11.07	Sun 12.07
Turkish Airlines	---	2	1	3	1	1	2
Egyptair	2	3	---	3	1	1	2
Nile Air	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Air Cairo	1	1	1	---	---	1	1
Nesma Airlines	---	1	---	---	1	---	1
Air Arabia	---	1	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 40 total	Daily flights: 5.71 average	Most flights: Thursday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 13.07	Tue 14.07	Wed 15.07	Thu 16.07	Fri 17.07	Sat 18.07	Sun 19.07
Turkish Airlines	3	3	2	3	2	2	2
Egyptair	2	3	3	2	2	3	3
Nile Air	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Air Cairo	1	1	1	1	---	1	1
Nesma Airlines	---	1	---	---	1	---	1
Air Arabia	---	1	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 54 total	Daily flights: 7.71 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Egyptair	MSR	MS	Yes
Pegasus	PGT	PC	No
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No
Flyadeal	FAD	F3	Yes
Aegean	AEE	A3	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	19°C	10°C
February	21°C	10°C
March	25°C	12°C
April	29°C	15°C
May	34°C	19°C
June	37°C	22°C
July	38°C	23°C
August	38°C	24°C
September	35°C	22°C
October	31°C	19°C
November	26°C	15°C
December	21°C	11°C