Cheap flights from Cairo to Istanbul

One-way fares from $81 · CAI → IST · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Istanbul → Cairo
Cheapest fare
$81

Pegasus Airlines · Wed, Jan 20

Cheapest month
January

from $81

Direct flights
Yes

Pegasus Airlines, Ajet and Egyptair

Flight time
2h 05m

1,240 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Istanbul

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $93
  2. December 2026 $90
  3. January 2027 Cheapest $81
  4. February 2027 $81
  5. March 2027 $91
  6. April 2027 $128
  7. May 2027 $110
  8. July 2027 $92
  9. August 2027 $149
  10. October 2027 $103

Cheapest dates in January 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Pegasus Airlines
Depart03:40 Wed, Jan 20SPX → SAW 2h 15m · Direct
$81one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart03:40 Wed, Jan 13SPX → SAW 2h 15m · Direct
$91one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart03:40 Thu, Jan 14SPX → SAW 2h 15m · Direct
$91one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart03:40 Fri, Jan 15SPX → SAW 2h 15m · Direct
$91one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart03:40 Thu, Jan 21SPX → SAW 2h 15m · Direct
$91one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart02:35 Tue, Jan 12SPX → SAW 3h 10m · 1 stop
$104one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart03:40 Sat, Jan 9SPX → SAW 2h 15m · Direct
$106one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart02:35 Sat, Jan 23SPX → SAW 3h 00m · 1 stop
$107one way, per person
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About flights from Cairo to Istanbul

Cairo (CAI) and Istanbul (IST) are about 1,240 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 05m, and recent direct fares were with Pegasus Airlines, Ajet and Egyptair. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $81, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Cairo to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $81 with Pegasus Airlines, departing Wednesday, January 20, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $81 to $149.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Istanbul?

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $81 one way.

Are there direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Pegasus Airlines, Ajet and Egyptair.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Istanbul?

A direct flight takes about 2h 05m. Cairo and Istanbul are around 1,240 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Cairo to Istanbul?

Recent fares on this route were with Pegasus Airlines, Ajet, Egyptair and SunExpress.

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