A short hop between two historic capitals. Cairo to Istanbul is one of the most popular routes from Egypt to Turkey.
The route from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST) is served by Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir, Pegasus Airlines. Turkish Airlines and EgyptAir and Pegasus Airlines operate on this route with multiple daily departures. Flight duration is approximately 2h 30m.
The best time to book flights from Cairo to Istanbul is typically 2-5 months before departure. February-April and October-November offer the best prices, approximately 25-35% below peak summer and holiday periods. For the best prices, compare across multiple airlines including Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir, Pegasus Airlines. Set price alerts and be flexible with your travel dates to maximize savings.
Direct flights take approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, making it one of the shortest international routes from Cairo.
Turkish Airlines offers multiple daily flights to Istanbul Airport (IST). EgyptAir and Pegasus Airlines also serve this route.
February-April and October-November offer the best prices, approximately 25-35% below peak summer and holiday periods.
Round trip fares start around $250. Business class typically ranges from $500-800. Book 2-4 months ahead for the best deals.
Yes, Turkish Airlines and EgyptAir both operate direct flights between Cairo and Istanbul. The flight duration is under 3 hours.