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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo from $187

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 22/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — CAI
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Cairo are usually found in May or February, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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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 29 January 2026.

Sat 9/520:50
IST
-
CAI
1 stop6h 00m
Aegean Airlines
Thu 14/504:00
CAI
-
IST
1 stop10h 45m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 28/1$418
Thu 12/303:50
IST
-
CAI
Nonstop2h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/305:25
CAI
-
IST
Nonstop2h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$428
Fri 8/520:50
IST
-
CAI
1 stop6h 00m
Aegean Airlines
Sun 10/504:00
CAI
-
IST
1 stop5h 50m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 27/1$448
Fri 2/1015:45
IST
-
CAI
1 stop11h 05m
Aegean Airlines
Sat 10/1004:00
CAI
-
IST
1 stop10h 45m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 29/1$480
Fri 26/620:50
IST
-
CAI
1 stop6h 00m
Aegean Airlines
Tue 30/604:00
CAI
-
IST
1 stop5h 50m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 27/1$487
Fri 26/620:50
IST
-
CAI
1 stop6h 00m
Aegean Airlines
Sat 4/704:00
CAI
-
IST
1 stop10h 45m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 27/1$491
Fri 13/322:10
IST
-
CAI
1 stop10h 30m
Royal Jordanian
Fri 20/314:05
CAI
-
IST
1 stop6h 00m
Royal Jordanian
Deal found 27/1$493
Sun 1/1102:20
IST
-
CAI
Nonstop2h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 14/1105:25
CAI
-
IST
Nonstop2h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/1$494
Thu 13/801:55
IST
-
CAI
Nonstop2h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 22/806:05
CAI
-
IST
Nonstop2h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1$497
Thu 12/322:00
IST
-
CAI
1 stop4h 55m
Aegean Airlines
Sat 14/320:55
CAI
-
IST
1 stop5h 15m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 26/1$498

Find 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 29 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$418

One-way from

$187

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$386

Good one-way deal

$311 or less
Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 9/5-14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 45m total
  • Istanbul to Cairo
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Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 22/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Istanbul to Cairo
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Thu 12/3

22:00-01:55

1 stop4h 55m

Cairo

Sat 14/3

20:55-03:10

1 stop5h 15m

$498

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Fri 10/7

20:50-02:50

1 stop6h 00m

Cairo

Wed 15/7

04:00-09:50

1 stop5h 50m

$518

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Thu 2/4

03:50-05:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairo

Sat 18/4

05:05-08:30

Nonstop2h 25m

$531

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Mon 30/3

18:35-19:55

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairo

Fri 3/4

23:30-02:50

Nonstop2h 20m

$568

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Fri 13/3

16:50-01:55

1 stop10h 05m

Cairo

Wed 18/3

04:40-10:35

1 stop4h 55m

$575

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Mon 2/3

11:35-01:55

1 stop15h 20m

Cairo

Thu 5/3

04:40-03:10

1 stop21h 30m

$610

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Tue 26/5

20:50-02:50

1 stop6h 00m

Cairo

Sat 13/6

19:55-07:35

2 stops35h 40m

$644

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Sun 1/3

22:00-20:00

1 stop23h 00m

Cairo

Thu 5/3

10:00-03:10

1 stop16h 10m

$687

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Mon 30/3

04:35-14:05

1 stop10h 30m

Cairo

Fri 3/4

08:50-19:50

1 stop10h 00m

$687

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Tue 12/5

20:50-02:50

1 stop6h 00m

$207

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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 23 January 2026.

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo (average of $140). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 29 January 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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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 6h. Fly via Aegean Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 1263 km between Istanbul Airport and Cairo.

  • 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 $219. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Cairo one-way?

    $141 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ajet. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Arabia and Nile Air, with prices starting from $153 and $171, respectively.

  • 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(80%), Air Serbia(68%) or Turkish Airlines(65%), 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 $320 for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo. The cheapest flight overall is $309 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Cairo) is currently priced at $378.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo (average of $140). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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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