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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo from £105

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 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — CAI
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Cairo are usually found in November or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£217

One-way from

£105

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£198

Good round-trip deal

£495 or less

Good one-way deal

£198 or less
Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 5/9-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 50m total
  • Istanbul to Cairo
Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 23/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 00m total
  • Istanbul to Cairo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£30 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Cairo.
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 30 April 2025.

Fri 5/915:50IST - CAI
1 stop11h 00mAegean Airlines
Wed 17/904:00CAI - IST
1 stop5h 50mAegean Airlines
Deal found 29/4£217
Mon 19/502:00IST - CAI
Nonstop2h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sun 25/502:10CAI - IST
Nonstop2h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4£219
Tue 6/514:00IST - CAI
Nonstop2h 20mEgyptair
Mon 12/500:30CAI - IST
Nonstop2h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 29/4£251
Mon 19/516:25IST - CAI
2 stops15h 35mSAUDIA
Tue 20/512:45CAI - IST
1 stop8h 25mSAUDIA
Deal found 29/4£306
Tue 6/514:10IST - CAI
1 stop8h 35mJazeera Airways
Tue 13/504:15CAI - IST
1 stop9h 00mJazeera Airways
Deal found 29/4£324
Wed 21/518:00IST - CAI
1 stop16h 45mAir Arabia
Tue 27/502:20CAI - IST
1 stop14h 50mAir Arabia
Deal found 29/4£497
Wed 14/501:40IST - CAI
1 stop12h 35mAir Algerie
Sun 18/503:15CAI - IST
1 stop16h 05mAir Algerie
Deal found 29/4£590
Wed 30/419:00IST - CAI
1 stop23h 00mOman Air
Fri 2/501:45CAI - IST
1 stop16h 15mOman Air
Deal found 29/4£664
Tue 6/508:00IST - CAI
1 stop18h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/503:20CAI - IST
1 stop17h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/4£723
Mon 5/502:10IST - CAI
1 stop15h 55mEmirates
Tue 10/617:35CAI - IST
1 stop20h 50mEmirates
Deal found 29/4£832
Sun 4/523:20IST - CAI
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/600:30CAI - IST
2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£1,134

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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

04:00-09:50

1 stop5h 50m

£217

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Mon 19/5

02:00-04:20

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairo

Sun 25/5

02:10-04:35

Nonstop2h 25m

£219

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Mon 19/5

16:25-08:00

2 stops15h 35m

Cairo

Tue 20/5

12:45-21:10

1 stop8h 25m

£306

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Wed 21/5

18:00-10:45

1 stop16h 45m

Cairo

Tue 27/5

02:20-17:10

1 stop14h 50m

£497

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Wed 14/5

01:40-14:15

1 stop12h 35m

Cairo

Sun 18/5

03:15-19:20

1 stop16h 05m

£590

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Thu 29/5

08:00-02:05

1 stop18h 05m

Cairo

Mon 2/6

07:20-04:45

2 stops21h 25m

£788

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Mon 19/5

02:10-14:50

1 stop12h 40m

Cairo

Mon 26/5

20:05-14:25

1 stop18h 20m

£832

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Fri 6/6

14:10-02:50

2 stops12h 40m

Cairo

Mon 9/6

14:40-06:10

1 stop15h 30m

£3,685

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Tue 23/9

15:50-02:50

1 stop11h 00m

£105

IstanbulCairo

IST - CAI

ISTCAI

Istanbul

Tue 20/5

14:10-03:30

1 stop13h 20m

£117

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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 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo is 48 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo (average of £435). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Cairo in July is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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 30 April 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul Airport to Cairo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Istanbul to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul Airport to Cairo flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 30 April 2025.

The most flights from IST to CAI are scheduled on a Tuesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairo ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cairo when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

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 30 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, Emirates and Air Arabia from Istanbul to Cairo have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

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

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

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

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

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

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

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

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

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

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

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?

    For a flight from Istanbul to Cairo, you will be flying into Cairo. Cairo (CAI) is just 11.5 mi from the center of the city. Cairo is the only Cairo airport and it handles 11 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 6 airlines have flights to Cairo from Istanbul on a regular basis.

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

    Flying on Aegean Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Cairo, with prices starting at £217. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and SAUDIA, with the lowest prices starting at £219 and £306, respectively.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Aegean Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £105. However, be on the lookout for offers from Jazeera Airways and flyadeal, as they are both options that can get you from Istanbul Airport to Cairo for a low price.

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

    Consider RwandAir (91%), Air Serbia (86%) or Egyptair (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to Cairo.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £95. While the most popular route (Istanbul - Cairo) can be booked for £196 on average our data indicates £371 when flying from Istanbul Airport to Cairo.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo (average of £435). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Cairo in July is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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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