Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairo to Istanbul are usually found in February or October, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (TR5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 August 2026.
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R4 286
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R3 254 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairo to Istanbul?
The price you pay for your flight from Cairo to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairo to Istanbul?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Istanbul (average of R3 558). Flying from Cairo to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of R4 237). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CAI to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from Cairo to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 August 2026.
Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from Cairo to Istanbul by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.
Weekly flight availability from Cairo to Istanbul
Explore weekly flight availability from Cairo to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 20 August 2026.
The most flights from CAI to TR5 are scheduled on a Tuesday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).
How often are flights from Cairo to Istanbul delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between Cairo and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 111 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cairo to Istanbul flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cairo to Istanbul flights?
Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairo to Istanbul?
If you book a flight to Istanbul from Cairo, you will be flying from Cairo, which is the city’s only airport. Cairo (CAI) is located 18,6 km from the centre of Cairo. There are 14 flights from Cairo to Istanbul per day from 1 airline.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairo to Istanbul round-trip?
According to our current data, Air Cairo (R2 974), offers the cheapest pricing from Cairo to Istanbul. Air Cairo is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Cairo to Istanbul?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Cairo to Istanbul consider choosing LOT(95%), Air Serbia(79%) or Egyptair(77%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
Can I find deals for flights from Cairo to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cairo to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairo to Istanbul.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairo to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairo to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairo to Istanbul?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Istanbul (average of R3 558). Flying from Cairo to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of R4 237). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cairo to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7 457 451 searches. Data last updated 20 August 2026.
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