Cheap flights from Istanbul to Cairo

One-way fares from $78 · IST → CAI · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Cairo → Istanbul
Cheapest fare
$78

Pegasus Airlines · Fri, Sep 17

Cheapest month
September

from $78

Direct flights
Yes

Pegasus Airlines, Ajet and Turkish Airlines

Flight time
2h 05m

1,240 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Cairo

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

  1. November 2026 $100
  2. December 2026 $86
  3. January 2027 $86
  4. February 2027 $86
  5. March 2027 $93
  6. April 2027 $103
  7. May 2027 $90
  8. June 2027 $102
  9. July 2027 $142
  10. September 2027 Cheapest $78
  11. October 2027 $83

Cheapest dates in September 2027

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

Pegasus Airlines
Depart23:55 Fri, Sep 17SAW → SPX 2h 05m · Direct
$78one way, per person
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About flights from Istanbul to Cairo

Istanbul (IST) and Cairo (CAI) are about 1,240 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 05m, and recent direct fares were with Pegasus Airlines, Ajet and Turkish Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $78, and September 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Istanbul to Cairo?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $78 with Pegasus Airlines, departing Friday, September 17, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $78 to $142.

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

September 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $78 one way.

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Cairo?

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

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Cairo?

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

Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Cairo?

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

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