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Quick Flight Summary from Istanbul to Cairo

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    EGP 5,200
  • Direct flight duration 2 hour 10 min
  • Direct airlines Nile Air, AJet, Egyptair, Air Arabia Egypt, Turkish Airlines
  • Arrival airports CAI / CCE / SPX
  • Best days to book Tuesday, Friday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    EGP 5,503

Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Cairo

Cheapest Direct Flight

Nesma Airlines

Nesma Airlines
31 Jul, Fri15:20
Istanbul – Cairo
2h 5m
Non-stop
SAWCAI

Nesma Airlines

Nesma Airlines
24 Jul, Fri15:20
Istanbul – Cairo
2h 5m
Non-stop
SAWCAI

Nesma Airlines

Nesma Airlines
2 Aug, Sun15:20
Istanbul – Cairo
2h 5m
Non-stop
SAWCAI

Nesma Airlines

Nesma Airlines
25 Aug, Tue15:20
Istanbul – Cairo
2h 5m
Non-stop
SAWCAI

Nesma Airlines

Nesma Airlines
14 Aug, Fri15:20
Istanbul – Cairo
2h 5m
Non-stop
SAWCAI

Nesma Airlines

Nesma Airlines
16 Aug, Sun15:20
Istanbul – Cairo
2h 5m
Non-stop
SAWCAI

Nesma Airlines

Nesma Airlines
9 Aug, Sun15:20
Istanbul – Cairo
2h 5m
Non-stop
SAWCAI

AJet

AJet
27 Jul, Mon21:05
Istanbul – Cairo
2h 25m
Non-stop
SAWCAI

Nesma Airlines

Nesma Airlines
4 Sep, Fri15:20
Istanbul – Cairo
2h 5m
Non-stop
SAWCAI

Last update: 20 July 2026 00:58

Direct flights from Istanbul to Cairo

Nile Air
AJet
Egyptair
Air Arabia Egypt
Turkish Airlines
Air Cairo
Nesma Airlines

Estimated Prices for Istanbul to Cairo Flights

Cheapest Day28 July Tuesday
Best Price
EGP 5,388
Average Price
EGP 6,853
EGP 9,282
EGP 5,388
EGP 9,282
19Sun
Jul
EGP 8,262
20Mon
EGP 6,363
21Tue
EGP 6,261
22Wed
EGP 6,199
23Thu
EGP 6,372
24Fri
EGP 6,440
25Sat
EGP 6,757
26Sun
EGP 6,413
27Mon
EGP 5,388
28Tue
EGP 7,126
29Wed
EGP 6,199
30Thu
EGP 6,001
31Fri
EGP 6,569
01Sat
Aug
EGP 6,924
02Sun
EGP 7,415
03Mon
EGP 6,261
04Tue
EGP 7,437
05Wed
EGP 6,296
06Thu
EGP 7,797
07Fri
EGP 7,218
08Sat
EGP 7,223
09Sun
EGP 7,437
10Mon
EGP 7,223
11Tue
EGP 7,218
12Wed
EGP 6,199
13Thu
EGP 7,126
14Fri
EGP 6,702
15Sat
EGP 6,296
16Sun
EGP 7,218
17Mon

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Istanbul City Center

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Atatürk Airport is accessible by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, and buses. You can also choose to drive your personal car and park in the parking lot for a certain fee. The airport is equipped with an outdoor lot and an indoor multi-story lot.  

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. Hitting the road during rush hour runs the risk of missing your flight. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havataş shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and the Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.

Bus

Atatürk Airport is also accessible from the city center by bus. You can get to Atatürk Airport using the TH-1 bus from Taksim and YH-1 bus from Yenikapi.

Metro

One of the fastest ways to get to the airport is by metro. The metro passes through many locations, such as Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler Otogar and goes directly into the airport.

Rental Cars

You can rent a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport and at various locations in the city. You can also return your rental vehicle to the airport branch of the aforementioned companies. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.

Airport Information

Caffe Nero, Starbucks Coffee and Simit Sarayı are located in the international arrivals hall. Popeyes, Sbarro, Caffe Nero, Simit Sarayı, Cakes & Bakes, Turcuisine, Sweet Deligts, Quick Asia, Efes Beerport, The Greenport, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Eat & Go, Coca-Cola Cafe, Kitchenette, Flight Point and Zero Café are located in the international departures hall. Simit Sarayi is located in the domestic arrivals hall. Kantin, The Greenport, Kokpit, Tadında Anadolu, Cakes & Bakes, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Burger King and Sbarro are located in the domestic departures hall.

The Primeclass Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge, Comfort Lounge, Emirates Lounge, Sky Team Lounge and TTNET Platin Lounge are located in the international terminal. The THY CIP Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge and Primeclass Lounge are located in the domestic terminal. The ATÜ retail stores provide duty free shopping services.


Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is accessible by car using the TEM highway. Take the Sabiha Gökçen Airport exit off the TEM highway and follow the signs to the airport. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. There is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot at the airport. There are some private parking facilities located around the airport that travelers can also use.   

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic, especially during rush hour. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadıköy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a particularly convenient means of transportation for those coming from the European side of the city. Those on the European side can get on at Yenikapı, take the Marmaray to the Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop, from there get on the Kadıköy-Kartal metro to Kartal and then either take a taxi or public bus to Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

Bus

The Sabiha Gökçen Airport is also accessible by public bus.

Lines that operate between central locations in the city and the airport are as follows: E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

Metro

Starting in Kadikoy on the Anatolian side of the city, the metro passes through many stations like Kozyatağı, Bostancı, Küçükyalı, and Maltepe. Get off at the Kartal stop. From here you can take a bus or taxi to the airport.

Rental Cars

The airport is accessible by car, so another option is to rent a vehicle for transportation. There are many car rental agencies located in the city from which you can rent a car and drive to the airport. You can return your rental car at the airport by notifying them in advance.

Airport Information

Simit Sarayı, Center Point, Mc Donald’s, Mc D Cafe, İstanbul Cafe, Drive Inn Cafe, Burger King, Popeyes, Sbarro, Usta Dönerci, Kahve Dünyası and Starbucks are located in the departures hall. Kahve Dünyası, Secco Kafe, Usta Dönerci, Burger King, Sbarro, Mc Donald’s, Trattoria Milano, Heroes Sports Bar, Grab&Fly and Gate Café are located after passport control for international departures. Kahve Dünyası, Burger King, Mc Donald’s, Center Point, Turkish Kitchen, Kıvanç Gökçe Büfe, Grab&Fly, Simit&Çay and Coca Cola Gate Café are located after the security checkpoint in the domestic terminal. Kahve Dünyası, Karafırın, Simit Sarayı and Burger King are located in the arrivals hall. Fly Café is located in the outdoor parking lot. The following passenger lounges offer comfortable and convenient services at Sabiha Gökçen Airport: LGM CIP Lounge, Wings Lounge, Lounge İstanbul International Flights and Turkish Airlines Lounge. The Setur duty free retail stores offer a rich selection of products. 

Transportation to Cairo City Center from Airport

Cairo Intl. Airport

Cairo International Airport is located approximately 22 kilometers from the city center. Many transportation options are available, including:

Taxi

Taxi is the fastest and most comfortable transportation option for traveling to the city center from Cairo International Airport. Make sure that taxis are metered and confirm with the driver before your trip. Also, you can use ride-hailing services as a more convenient alternative.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels offer hotel shuttle services to provide transportation from the airport. Make sure to double-check during booking if the hotel provides this service paid or free.

Car Rental

Car rental companies are available within the airport. This is one of the most comfortable options for traveling to Cairo from the airport. Make sure you have a valid international driving permit before renting a car.

Cairo Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Sunday
19 Jul
Clear
39°24°
Today
Monday
20 Jul
Fog
39°24°
Tuesday
21 Jul
Clear
39°24°
Wednesday
22 Jul
Clear
41°25°
Thursday
23 Jul
Clear
40°25°

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