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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo from $208

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — CAI
17 Dec — 24 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Cairo are usually found in February or May, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap 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 17 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$421

One-way from

$208

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$401

Good one-way deal

$361 or less
Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 3/3-5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 20m total
  • Istanbul to Cairo
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Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 17/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Istanbul to Cairo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 17 November 2025.

Sat 6/1216:50IST - CAI
1 stop4h 10mAegean Airlines
Mon 15/1220:55CAI - IST
1 stop12h 40mAegean Airlines
Deal found 17/11$486
Sat 6/1222:00IST - CAI
1 stop4h 55mAegean Airlines
Sat 13/1220:55CAI - IST
1 stop5h 15mAegean Airlines
Deal found 15/11$488
Sat 6/1222:00IST - CAI
1 stop4h 55mAegean Airlines
Sun 7/1204:40CAI - IST
1 stop15h 20mAegean Airlines
Deal found 17/11$490
Wed 3/1222:00IST - CAI
1 stop12h 00mAegean Airlines
Mon 15/1204:40CAI - IST
1 stop10h 20mAegean Airlines
Deal found 15/11$525
Thu 20/1122:00IST - CAI
1 stop12h 00mAegean Airlines
Tue 2/1204:40CAI - IST
1 stop4h 55mAegean Airlines
Deal found 15/11$526
Wed 31/1202:20IST - CAI
Nonstop2h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 29/102:20CAI - IST
Nonstop2h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/11$529
Mon 29/1203:50IST - CAI
Nonstop2h 15mEgyptair
Tue 6/123:25CAI - IST
Nonstop2h 25mEgyptair
Deal found 14/11$555
Mon 1/1202:20IST - CAI
Nonstop2h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/1202:20CAI - IST
Nonstop2h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/11$557

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Customise 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo that are best for you.

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Istanbul

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Cairo

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Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Sat 6/12

22:00-01:55

1 stop4h 55m

Cairo

Sun 7/12

04:40-21:00

1 stop15h 20m

$494

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

02:20-03:40

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairo

Thu 29/1

02:20-05:45

Nonstop2h 25m

$529

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Sat 29/11

06:30-01:55

1 stop20h 25m

Cairo

Wed 10/12

10:00-16:00

1 stop5h 00m

$612

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Tue 2/12

11:35-01:55

1 stop15h 20m

Cairo

Sat 13/12

20:55-03:10

1 stop5h 15m

$612

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Tue 2/12

11:35-20:00

1 stop9h 25m

Cairo

Mon 8/12

04:40-21:00

1 stop15h 20m

$612

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Thu 1/1

22:00-01:55

1 stop4h 55m

Cairo

Thu 29/1

04:40-16:00

1 stop10h 20m

$661

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Sun 7/12

06:30-01:55

1 stop20h 25m

Cairo

Sun 14/12

10:00-21:00

1 stop10h 00m

$693

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Fri 28/11

11:35-01:55

1 stop15h 20m

Cairo

Sat 13/12

04:40-10:35

1 stop4h 55m

$693

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Thu 15/1

02:20-03:40

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairo

Mon 19/1

02:20-05:45

Nonstop2h 25m

$694

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Sat 28/2

16:50-01:55

1 stop10h 05m

$208

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Cairo

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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 return flight from Istanbul to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo (average of $121). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of $341). 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 17 November 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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), located 18.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Istanbul to Cairo. 1 airline have flights to Cairo from Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Istanbul to Cairo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 17 inbound flights from Istanbul per day.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Istanbul Airport to Cairo in 2h 20m. Fly via Aegean Airlines or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 1263 km between Istanbul Airport and Cairo. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Cairo round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo round-trip from $234. You may be able to fly from Istanbul Airport to Cairo for 43% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo consider choosing LOT(79%), Egyptair(77%) or Turkish Airlines(77%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $361 for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo. The cheapest flight overall is $285 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Cairo) is currently priced at $655.

  • 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 holiday 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo (average of $121). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of $341). 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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