£108 Cheap Flights from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST)

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Cheap Flights from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £108 for one-way flights and £207 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Aegean
Fri, 10 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
CAI
Cairo
IST
Istanbul
£207 Return, found 3 hours ago
£207
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Aegean flight, departing Fri, 10 Oct from Cairo to Istanbul, returning Wed, 15 Oct, priced at £207 found 3 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Sat, 24 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
CAI
Cairo
IST
Istanbul
£224 Return, found 21 hours ago
£224
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sat, 24 Jan from Cairo to Istanbul, returning Wed, 4 Feb, priced at £224 found 21 hours ago
EGYPTAIR
Mon, 26 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
CAI
Cairo
IST
Istanbul
£225 Return, found 1 day ago
£225
Return
found 1 day ago
Select EGYPTAIR flight, departing Mon, 26 Jan from Cairo to Istanbul, returning Fri, 30 Jan, priced at £225 found 1 day ago
Lufthansa
Mon, 17 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
CAI
Cairo
IST
Istanbul
£227 Return, found 8 hours ago
£227
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Mon, 17 Nov from Cairo to Istanbul, returning Mon, 24 Nov, priced at £227 found 8 hours ago
Tarom-Romanian Air Transport
Wed, 31 Dec - Sun, 18 Jan
CAI
Cairo
IST
Istanbul
£268 Return, found 21 hours ago
£268
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select Tarom-Romanian Air Transport flight, departing Wed, 31 Dec from Cairo to Istanbul, returning Sun, 18 Jan, priced at £268 found 21 hours ago
Oman Air
Fri, 24 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
CAI
Cairo
IST
Istanbul
£309 Return, just found
£309
Return
just found
Select Oman Air flight, departing Fri, 24 Oct from Cairo to Istanbul, returning Fri, 31 Oct, priced at £309 just found
Saudia
Tue, 4 Nov - Tue, 4 Nov
CAI
Cairo
IST
Istanbul
£339 Return, found 1 day ago
£339
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Saudia flight, departing Tue, 4 Nov from Cairo to Istanbul, returning Tue, 4 Nov, priced at £339 found 1 day ago
Gulf Air
Sun, 19 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct
CAI
Cairo
IST
Istanbul
£381 Return, just found
£381
Return
just found
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Sun, 19 Oct from Cairo to Istanbul, returning Sat, 25 Oct, priced at £381 just found
ITA Airways
Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
CAI
Cairo
IST
Istanbul
£397 Return, found 3 days ago
£397
Return
found 3 days ago
Select ITA Airways flight, departing Thu, 12 Feb from Cairo to Istanbul, returning Mon, 16 Feb, priced at £397 found 3 days ago
Royal Jordanian
Fri, 24 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
CAI
Cairo
IST
Istanbul
£420 Return, just found
£420
Return
just found
Select Royal Jordanian flight, departing Fri, 24 Oct from Cairo to Istanbul, returning Fri, 31 Oct, priced at £420 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £133 - £235 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Cairo to Istanbul route information
Origin airport
Cairo Intl.
Destination airport
Istanbul
Airlines serving
Aegean, EGYPTAIR, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, Saudia, Tarom-Romanian Air Transport, Turkish Airlines
Return price
£207
Distance
1254 km
Average flight time
2 hours 21 mins

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Grab a great deal on your flight from Cairo Intl. (CAI) to Istanbul (IST)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Cairo to Istanbul today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Cairo Intl. to Istanbul start at just £207 and range up to £420.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Cairo and Istanbul
  • booking your flight during October, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) to Istanbul Airport?
Based on airfares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, round-trip flights from CAI to IST start from £207. Make your booking ASAP to score the best price for your next big adventure. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from CAI to Istanbul Airport?
Each air carrier has its own set of terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from CAI to Istanbul Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) to Istanbul Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from CAI to IST?
With a flight distance of 1,250 kilometres, it's just a hop from Cairo Intl. Airport to Istanbul Airport. It might be a quick journey, but it's still worth bringing along something to read.
Which airlines fly direct from CAI to Istanbul Airport?
There are no direct flights, so you'll have to make at least one stop between CAI and Istanbul Airport. Use the layover time to stretch your legs and enjoy some personal space.
Are Cairo Intl. Airport to Istanbul Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking your trip from Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) to IST at the last minute could be your ticket to a great deal. However, you might miss out on a flight altogether! If you'd rather not take any chances, book well ahead of your departure date. In fact, Expedia has some of the biggest bargains up to a year in advance. If your preferred carrier hasn't released tickets yet, check back regularly as deals are updated all the time on Expedia.

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