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Cheap flights from Cairo to Istanbul

CAI — IST
Aug 31 — Sep 71
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairo to Istanbul are usually found in November or October, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Cairo to Istanbul

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 26 August 2025.

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 056 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Cairo to Istanbul

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairo to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairo to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

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 53 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Istanbul (average of R539). Flying from Cairo to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R736). 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 26 August 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 63% on flights from Cairo to Istanbul by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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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 17 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 (R3 110), 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(92%), Turkish Airlines(77%) or Air Serbia(75%), 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Istanbul (average of R539). Flying from Cairo to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R736). 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.

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Top airline flying from Cairo to Istanbul

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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 26 August 2025.
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Air CairoCheapestR3 110AverageR3 340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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