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Air Cairo
SM-303
08:00
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
2H :15 M
Non Stop
11:15
2026-10-30
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Nile Air
Nile Air
NP-191
11:55
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
2H :10 M
Non Stop
15:05
2026-10-30
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Egyptair
Egyptair
MS-745
23:20
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
2H :30 M
Non Stop
02:50
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Nesma Airlines
Nesma Airlines
NE-330
11:55
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
2H :25 M
Non Stop
15:20
2026-10-30
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Egyptair
Egyptair
MS-735
14:20
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
2H :30 M
Non Stop
17:50
2026-10-30
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Egyptair
Egyptair
MS-737
09:30
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
2H :30 M
Non Stop
13:00
2026-10-30
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
TK-695
20:45
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
2H :35 M
Non Stop
00:20
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
A3
Aegean Airlines
A3-931
04:40
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
10H :05 M
1 Stop
ATH · 6h 30m Athens (ATH), Greece
15:45
2026-10-30
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
A3
Aegean Airlines
A3-935
20:50
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
5H :20 M
1 Stop
ATH · 1h 40m Athens (ATH), Greece
03:10
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
F3
FlyaDeal
F3-612
21:20
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
21H :40 M
1 Stop
RUH · 14h 55m Riyadh (RUH), Saudi Arabia
20:00
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
F3
FlyaDeal
F3-616
22:40
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
20H :20 M
1 Stop
RUH · 13h 35m Riyadh (RUH), Saudi Arabia
20:00
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
F3
FlyaDeal
F3-1764
00:45
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
18H :50 M
1 Stop
JED · 12h 15m Jeddah (JED), Saudi Arabia
20:35
2026-10-30
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
F3
FlyaDeal
F3-754
09:35
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
10H :00 M
1 Stop
JED · 3h 30m Jeddah (JED), Saudi Arabia
20:35
2026-10-30
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
A3
Aegean Airlines
A3-931
04:40
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
4H :55 M
1 Stop
ATH · 1h 20m Athens (ATH), Greece
10:35
2026-10-30
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
A3
Aegean Airlines
A3-935
20:50
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
12H :45 M
1 Stop
ATH · 9h 00m Athens (ATH), Greece
10:35
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
A3
Aegean Airlines
A3-935
20:50
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
23H :10 M
1 Stop
ATH · 19h 30m Athens (ATH), Greece
21:00
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
F3
FlyaDeal
F3-762
21:20
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
22H :15 M
1 Stop
JED · 15h 40m Jeddah (JED), Saudi Arabia
20:35
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
F3
FlyaDeal
F3-764
23:45
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
19H :50 M
1 Stop
JED · 13h 15m Jeddah (JED), Saudi Arabia
20:35
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Saudia
Saudia
SV-312
19:55
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
17H :50 M
1 Stop
RUH · 10h 55m Riyadh (RUH), Saudi Arabia
14:45
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
F3
FlyaDeal
F3-762
21:20
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
15H :40 M
1 Stop
JED · 9h 15m Jeddah (JED), Saudi Arabia
14:00
2026-10-31
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
F3
FlyaDeal
F3-764
23:45
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
13H :15 M
1 Stop
JED · 6h 50m Jeddah (JED), Saudi Arabia
14:00
2026-10-31
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Saudia
Saudia
SV-318
08:30
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
16H :30 M
1 Stop
MED · 10h 50m Madinah (MED), Saudi Arabia
02:00
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk

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Saudia
Saudia
SV-316
09:25
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
15H :35 M
1 Stop
MED · 9h 55m Madinah (MED), Saudi Arabia
02:00
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Saudia
Saudia
SV-314
15:15
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
9H :45 M
1 Stop
MED · 4h 05m Madinah (MED), Saudi Arabia
02:00
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Saudia
Saudia
SV-380
19:55
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
15H :35 M
1 Stop
MED · 9h 55m Madinah (MED), Saudi Arabia
12:30
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
A3
Aegean Airlines
A3-935
20:50
2026-10-30
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
17H :55 M
1 Stop
ATH · 14h 10m Athens (ATH), Greece
15:45
2026-10-31
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
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Airfare Highlights

From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.

Lowest fare ₹8,103 Air Cairo 08:00
Earliest departure ₹55,822 Qatar Airways 00:20
Shortest duration ₹8,242 Nile Air 11:55
Night 00:00-05:59 ₹22,390 Aegean Airlines at 04:40
Morning 06:00-11:59 ₹8,103 Air Cairo at 08:00
Afternoon 12:00-17:59 ₹18,525 Egyptair at 14:20
Evening 18:00-23:59 ₹8,735 Egyptair at 23:20

Departure & Arrival Airport Details

Cairo (CAI)

Cairo International

Egypt

GMT 2

Latitude: 30.12190055847168

Longitude: 31.40559959411621

Istanbul (IST)

Ataturk

Turkey

GMT 3

Latitude: 41.275278

Longitude: 28.751944

Distance: Cairo (CAI), Egypt to Istanbul (IST), Turkey - 1,262.95 km
Flights shown for 30 Oct 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Route forecast

Weather in Cairo and Istanbul

Live forecast for both cities, 12 Oct to 15 Oct.

Departure city

Cairo

Thu, 15 Oct
29°CClear skyLow 20°
68% humidity 7 km/h wind
  • Mon30° / 22°
  • Tue31° / 20°
  • Wed28° / 19°
Arrival city

Istanbul

Thu, 15 Oct
16°CRain expectedLow 14°
75% humidity 34 km/h wind 25.1 mm rain
  • Mon20° / 16°
  • Tue18° / 16°
  • Wed16° / 14°

Forecast data from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.

Smart travel dates

Holidays and peak dates for Istanbul

Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.

  • 29OctCumhuriyet BayramıThursday
  • 01JanYılbaşıFriday

Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here, so check the exact date for your travel year.

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How to travel Cairo to Istanbul

Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.

OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹8,1032h 10m17 flights
Connecting flight₹22,390Longer, includes a stop91 options

Air distance is about 1,263 km. 22 airlines operate this route.

Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.

Airlines flying from Cairo to Istanbul

Compare fares, stops, baggage and refundability across the airlines flying this route.

Saudia Flights

from ₹29,15119 flights
Fares from
₹29,151
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
19 in the list above

Emirates Airlines Flights

from ₹39,99315 flights
Fares from
₹39,993
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
15 in the list above

Qatar Airways Flights

from ₹55,82210 flights
Fares from
₹55,822
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
10 in the list above

FlyaDeal Flights

from ₹22,6798 flights
Fares from
₹22,679
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
8 in the list above

Egyptair Flights

from ₹8,7357 flights
Fares from
₹8,735
Non-stop
7 in these results
Departures
7 in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration2h 10m · Nile Air
First departure of the day00:20 · Qatar Airways
Last departure of the day23:45 · FlyaDeal
Flight options found108
Direct / non-stop options17
Airport codesCairo–CAI, Istanbul–IST

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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights

Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration

The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 108 flight options, 17 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 00:20 and the last around 23:45. The fastest flight takes about 2h 10m.

Morning vs Evening Departure Fares

Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from ₹8,103, Evening from ₹8,735, Afternoon from ₹18,525, Night from ₹22,390. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.

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Destination & City Travel Guide

About Cairo

Cairo takes more than a single monument stop. The Egyptian Museum stands near Tahrir Square, while Coptic Cairo has churches and a museum within a compact historic area. Islamic Cairo brings bazaars and mosques into another part of the city. The Giza pyramids lie across the metropolitan area and need their own travel window. Indian visitors should plan around traffic rather than distance alone. Cairo International Airport is northeast of the centre, and a licensed transfer can simplify the first arrival.

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Tips for travellers from India

Tahrir is useful for the Egyptian Museum and central Cairo, while a Giza stay favours the pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum. These are different sightseeing bases across the metropolitan area. Zamalek provides another island neighbourhood option, but still requires road transfers to the major archaeological sites. Choose the museum by its full name when arranging a car: the Egyptian Museum at Tahrir and the Grand Egyptian Museum near Giza are separate institutions.

The Grand Egyptian Museum’s inauguration took place in November 2025, adding a major collection destination near the pyramids. A Giza day can focus on that area rather than crossing back to Tahrir between visits. Coptic Cairo forms another compact heritage cluster, while Khan el-Khalili and nearby Islamic monuments belong to a different district. Cairo Airport is northeast of these sightseeing areas, so the first transfer may be much longer to Giza than to an eastern hotel. Its terminal allocation follows the operating airline rather than whether a ticket was bought through a partner. The airport publishes an airline directory for checking the actual departure building. A brief stay works better with one Giza day and one central or old-city day than with repeated river crossings. Each museum has its own admission arrangements, even when an excursion combines several archaeological stops.

Best time to visit Cairo

November to March, roughly 10–23°C, for outdoor archaeological visits.

Places to visit in Cairo

Egyptian MuseumKhan el-KhaliliCoptic MuseumCairo CitadelAl-Azhar MosqueGiza Pyramids

How to reach Cairo

By Air: Cairo International Airport (CAI) is about 22 km northeast of central Cairo; road transfers often take 35–70 minutes. Taxis, booked cars and city buses serve the terminals.

By Rail: Ramses station has intercity trains; Cairo Metro serves Tahrir Square and several historic districts.

By Road: Airport buses and taxis connect with city districts; intercity coaches use several terminals.

What to do in Cairo

Explore the Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square.
Visit the Coptic Museum in Old Cairo.
Browse lanes around Khan el-Khalili.
Plan a separate outing to the Giza pyramids.

Cairo airport information

Cairo International Airport (CAI).

About Istanbul

Istanbul’s geography shapes every visit. Sultanahmet holds Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque within walking distance, while the Grand Bazaar is a separate trading maze nearby. Ferries across the Bosphorus reveal how the European and Asian shores fit together. Travellers from India may arrive for a city break or connect onwards, but a short stop still needs realistic transfer time: Istanbul Airport is northwest of the historic centre, and traffic can slow road routes sharply.

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Tips for travellers from India

Sultanahmet is the most direct base for Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and nearby historic streets. A stay near Taksim instead favours the northern side of the central European districts, while Kadıköy provides an Asian-shore base reached by ferry or rail. Istanbul Airport is northwest of these areas; Sabiha Gökçen is a separate airport on the Asian side. A connection involving both needs a cross-city transfer.

The airport metro connects through Gayrettepe, where onward city rail serves other districts. In June 2026, the final Halkalı–Arnavutköy section opened, extending the airport railway towards Halkalı and giving passengers another western connection. Choose the interchange for the final hotel rather than assuming the airport train runs directly to Sultanahmet. The Grand Bazaar fits into a historic-peninsula day, while a Bosphorus ferry ride can be planned around an actual destination on the opposite shore. A scheduled public ferry and a sightseeing cruise offer different routes and ticket arrangements. The Blue Mosque is an active place of worship, so visitor access is organised around prayers; Hagia Sophia has separate visitor arrangements. Grouping these sites geographically still requires treating each entrance as a distinct visit. For an early flight, compare the first airport transport departure with the check-in time.

Best time to visit Istanbul

April to May or September to October, around 11–25°C, for walking and ferries.

Places to visit in Istanbul

Hagia SophiaBlue MosqueGrand BazaarTopkapı PalaceGalata TowerBosphorus ferries

How to reach Istanbul

By Air: Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 35 km northwest of the centre; metro to Gayrettepe takes roughly 30 minutes, followed by onward travel. Airport buses and taxis serve city districts.

By Rail: Gayrettepe connects the M11 airport metro with the wider metro network; Sirkeci is useful for historic peninsula travel.

By Road: Havaist airport buses serve major districts; intercity coaches use large terminals on both sides of the city.

What to do in Istanbul

Visit Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet.
Browse the covered lanes of the Grand Bazaar.
Take a public ferry across the Bosphorus.
Explore the courtyards of Topkapı Palace.

Istanbul airport information

Istanbul Airport (IST).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth booking Cairo to Istanbul flights in advance?

There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Cairo to Istanbul dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at ₹8,103. This can change from week to week.

How far is Cairo from Istanbul by air?

The direct air distance between Cairo (CAI) and Istanbul (IST) is about 1,263 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.

Are there non-stop flights from CAI to IST?

Yes. 17 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Cairo to Istanbul. Use the Stops filter to see only those.

Which airlines fly Cairo to Istanbul?

Saudia, Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways, FlyaDeal and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Istanbul?

The quickest non-stop Cairo to Istanbul flight on this page takes about 2h 10m. Non-stop flights here take between 2h 10m and 2h 35m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.

What is the baggage allowance on Cairo to Istanbul flights?

Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 30 KG, 1 Pieces and 2 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.

What is the cheapest Cairo to Istanbul flight fare?

The lowest Cairo to Istanbul fare on this page is ₹8,103. Fares on the same dates run up to ₹122,842, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.

What time do Cairo to Istanbul flights depart?

On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 00:20 and the last around 23:45, local time at Cairo. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.

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Approx route distance: 1,262.95 km.

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Lowest Cairo to Istanbul airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days

Cheapest FareFareDateAirlineDeparture
Lowest Airfare ₹8,103 30/10/2026 Air Cairo 08:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days ₹7,941 07/11/2026 Air Cairo 08:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days ₹7,698 06/01/2027 Air Cairo 08:00

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Cairo to Istanbul Flight Distance, Duration and Time

The aerial distance between Cairo and Istanbul is about 1,263 KM. In these results, journey times range from 2h 10m to 42h 20m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.

Cairo to Istanbul Flight Schedule and Timing

The search for these dates returned 108 flight options, 17 of them non-stop. The first departure from Cairo is at 00:20 and the last is at 23:45. Flights leave from Cairo International and land at Ataturk.

Flight Route Details & Analysis

Flight DetailsInformation
RouteCairo to Istanbul
Aerial Distance1,263 KM
Flight Duration2h 10m - 42h 20m
Airport CodesCairo - CAI, Istanbul - IST
Total Flights Available108 flights17 direct91 with layovers
First Flight DepartureDeparts at 00:20
Last Flight DepartureDeparts at 23:45
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)45 flights4 direct41 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)16 flights7 direct9 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)11 flights2 direct9 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)15 flights0 direct15 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)21 flights4 direct17 with layovers

Airport Information & Terminals

CAI: Cairo International Airport. Cairo airport transfer is simplest by pre-arranged car or taxi, especially for Giza, Downtown or late arrivals. Traffic can be heavy, so avoid tight hotel or tour plans just after landing.

IST: Istanbul airport system. Istanbul can mean the main Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen. They sit on different sides of the city, so airport choice can change transfer time completely. Match the airport to Sultanahmet, Taksim, Kadikoy or your business area.

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