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Price Insights
Price Level
TypicalLowest Price
$85Typical Range
$80$155
Price History
- 14 Aug $161
- 15 Aug $162
- 16 Aug $162
- 17 Aug $156
- 18 Aug $160
- 19 Aug $159
- 20 Aug $160
- 21 Aug $159
- 22 Aug $159
- 23 Aug $159
- 24 Aug $159
- 25 Aug $145
- 26 Aug $147
- 27 Aug $147
- 28 Aug $146
- 29 Aug $146
- 30 Aug $144
- 31 Aug $116
- 1 Sep $115
- 2 Sep $115
- 3 Sep $115
- 4 Sep $115
- 5 Sep $115
- 6 Sep $112
- 7 Sep $112
- 8 Sep $115
- 9 Sep $115
- 10 Sep $115
- 11 Sep $115
- 12 Sep $115
- 13 Sep $93
- 14 Sep $93
- 15 Sep $95
- 16 Sep $95
- 17 Sep $95
- 18 Sep $95
- 19 Sep $85
- 20 Sep $83
- 21 Sep $82
- 22 Sep $85
- 23 Sep $85
- 24 Sep $85
- 25 Sep $85
- 26 Sep $85
- 27 Sep $95
- 28 Sep $85
- 29 Sep $85
- 30 Sep $108
- 1 Oct $107
- 2 Oct $107
- 3 Oct $108
- 4 Oct $95
- 5 Oct $85
- 6 Oct $85
- 7 Oct $85
- 8 Oct $85
- 9 Oct $85
- 10 Oct $85
- 11 Oct $85
- 12 Oct $84
- 13 Oct $85
- 14 Oct $85
Airlines Flying This Route
Air Arabia Egypt
EgyptAir
Nesma Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Air Cairo
Turkish Airlines
AJet
Airports on this route
Flying from Cairo
- CAI
Cairo International Airport
Cairo
Arriving in Istanbul
- IST
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul
- SAW
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Istanbul
Recently found flights
Prices checked 15 Oct 3:41 AM
- Air Cairo29 Oct
09:00
CAI
2h 15mDirect11:15
IST
Cheapest$85per person - EgyptAir29 Oct
15:20
CAI
2h 30mDirect17:50
IST
$111per person - EgyptAir29 Oct
10:30
CAI
2h 30mDirect13:00
IST
$124per person - Turkish Airlines29 Oct
21:45
CAI
2h 35mDirect00:20+1
IST
$318per person - Turkish Airlines29 Oct
03:20
CAI
2h 25mDirect05:45
IST
$373per person - Air Cairo29 Oct
07:00
CAI
8h 10m1 Stop15:10
IST
$186per person
Best time to fly
Among the months with available fare data, September had the lowest observed fare, from $82.
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 Cairo 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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Be Flexible
Shifting your dates by a day or two can save significantly on Cairo to Istanbul flights.
Frequently Asked Questions
A typical flight from Cairo to Istanbul takes about 2h 15m.
Yes, direct flights are available from Cairo to Istanbul, taking approximately 2h 15m.
Flights to Istanbul arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
7 airlines operate this route, including Air Arabia Egypt, EgyptAir, Nesma Airlines, Pegasus Airlines.
Among the months with available fare data, September had the lowest observed fares from Cairo to Istanbul.