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Airlines Flying This Route
Pegasus Airlines
Turkish Airlines
AJet
Air Arabia
EgyptAir
Qatar Airways
Saudia
Airports on this route
Flying from Alexandria
- ALY
Borg El Arab Airport
Alexandria
Arriving in Istanbul
- IST
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul
- SAW
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Istanbul
Recently found flights
Prices checked 15 Oct 3:42 AM
- Turkish Airlines29 Oct
11:25
ALY
2h 25mDirect13:50
IST
Fastest$373per person - Saudia29 Oct
11:40
ALY
9h 30m1 Stop21:10
IST
Cheapest$338per person - Air Arabia29 Oct
02:05
ALY
11h 15m1 Stop13:20
IST
$365per person - Qatar Airways29 Oct
14:15
ALY
16h 45m1 Stop07:00+1
IST
$394per person - Saudia29 Oct
20:35
ALY
14h 20m1 Stop10:55+1
IST
$495per person - EgyptAir29 Oct
16:20
ALY
25h 30m2 Stops17:50+1
IST
$669per person
Best time to fly
Among the months with available fare data, November had the lowest observed fare, from $62.
Istanbul is mildest and driest from July to September.
Based on typical climate for the destination, not a forecast.
Typical climate in Istanbul
Average daily highs and lows in Istanbul, and how often it rains.
Warmest month
Jul, around 28°C
Mildest months
Jul to Sep
Wettest month
Jan, about 14 rainy days
- Jan: average high 9°C, average low 4°C, 14 days of rain.
- Feb: average high 11°C, average low 4°C, 10 days of rain.
- Mar: average high 12°C, average low 4°C, 13 days of rain.
- Apr: average high 16°C, average low 8°C, 12 days of rain.
- May: average high 20°C, average low 12°C, 11 days of rain.
- Jun: average high 25°C, average low 17°C, 10 days of rain.
- Jul: average high 28°C, average low 20°C, 5 days of rain.
- Aug: average high 28°C, average low 21°C, 6 days of rain.
- Sep: average high 25°C, average low 18°C, 8 days of rain.
- Oct: average high 20°C, average low 14°C, 9 days of rain.
- Nov: average high 16°C, average low 10°C, 10 days of rain.
- Dec: average high 12°C, average low 7°C, 13 days of rain.
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Tips for Cheaper Flights
Book Early
For flights from Alexandria to Istanbul, booking 2-3 months in advance typically offers the best prices.
Fly Mid-Week
Tuesday to Thursday flights are often cheaper than weekend departures on this route.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A typical flight from Alexandria to Istanbul takes about 2h 8m.
Yes, direct flights are available from Alexandria to Istanbul, taking approximately 2h 8m.
Flights to Istanbul arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
7 airlines operate this route, including Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, AJet, Air Arabia.
Among the months with available fare data, November had the lowest observed fares from Alexandria to Istanbul.