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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo from $209

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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — CAI
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Cairo are usually found in November or February, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$434

One-way from

$209

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$535

Good one-way deal

$194 or less
Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 5/9-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 00m total
  • Istanbul to Cairo
Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 10/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 15m total
  • Istanbul to Cairo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($100 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Istanbul to Cairo.

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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 11 July 2025.

Fri 5/915:50IST - CAI
1 stop11h 00mAegean Airlines
Wed 17/904:00CAI - IST
1 stop11h 00mAegean Airlines
Deal found 9/7$434
Tue 5/804:30IST - CAI
Nonstop2h 20mEgyptair
Thu 14/800:30CAI - IST
Nonstop2h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 9/7$436
Thu 4/902:00IST - CAI
Nonstop2h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 17/906:10CAI - IST
Nonstop2h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7$523
Tue 5/813:45IST - CAI
1 stop12h 00mRoyal Jordanian
Fri 15/808:50CAI - IST
1 stop11h 40mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 9/7$606
Sat 2/820:45IST - CAI
1 stop13h 15mflynas
Tue 5/810:50CAI - IST
1 stop9h 05mflynas
Deal found 10/7$634

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 11 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo that are best for you.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Cairo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Fri 5/9

15:50-02:50

1 stop11h 00m

Cairo

Wed 17/9

04:00-15:00

1 stop11h 00m

$434

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Tue 5/8

04:30-06:50

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairo

Thu 14/8

00:30-02:50

Nonstop2h 20m

$436

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Thu 4/9

02:00-04:20

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairo

Wed 17/9

06:10-08:30

Nonstop2h 20m

$523

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Tue 5/8

13:45-01:45

1 stop12h 00m

Cairo

Fri 15/8

08:50-20:30

1 stop11h 40m

$606

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Sat 2/8

20:45-10:00

1 stop13h 15m

Cairo

Tue 5/8

10:50-19:55

1 stop9h 05m

$634

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Mon 10/11

11:35-01:50

1 stop15h 15m

$209

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Fri 10/10

06:55-09:15

Nonstop2h 20m

$306

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Fri 22/8

03:50-03:05

1 stop23h 15m

$625

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/7

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 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo, you should look to book at least 48 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo (average of $1,194). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,615). 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 11 July 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Cairo

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Cairo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

The most flights from IST to CAI are scheduled on a Thursday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairo. Reviews last updated 11 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, andflynas from Istanbul Airport to Cairo to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

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. 3 airlines 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 13 inbound flights from Istanbul per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Cairo round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo round-trip from $434. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Egyptair, from $436, and Turkish Airlines, from $523.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Cairo one-way?

    $209 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Aegean Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Tunisair, with prices starting from $306 and $625, 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 Air Serbia(84%), LOT(80%) or Egyptair(80%), 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 $390 for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo. The cheapest flight overall is $194 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Cairo) is currently priced at $466.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo (average of $1,194). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,615). 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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