Flights from Cairo Airport CAI to Istanbul Airport IST
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If you are looking to fly from Cairo International to Istanbul Airport you will find there are 8 airliners who offer this route. These include Thai Airways, LOT, AirSERBIA, Air Cairo, Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines and EgyptAir. The flight time is approximately 2 Hours 18 Minutes.
The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
Travellers planning to fly from Cairo International Airport to Istanbul Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Cairo International Airport.
If you chose to rent a car at Istanbul Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Istanbul Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Cairo International Airport:
- Private Transfers to Cairo International Airport
- Buses to Cairo International Airport
- Taxis to Cairo International Airport
- Train Services to/near Cairo International Airport
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Private transfers at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Buses from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Taxis from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Train services at or near Istanbul Airport (IST)
Need a place to stay when you get to Istanbul? See a range of hotels near Istanbul Airport
For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Cairo International to Istanbul Airport, please see the table below.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| EgyptAir | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 00:20 | 23:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Turkish Airlines | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 00:20 | 23:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Ethiopian Airlines | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 02:50 | 23:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Singapore Airlines | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 09:30 | 17:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Thai Airways | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:15 | 10:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| LOT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:15 | 10:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| AirSERBIA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:15 | 10:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air Cairo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 08:00 | 08:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
EgyptAir is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 35 a week with times that vary between 00:20 and 23:20.
To book your flight you can visit EgyptAir on their website egyptair.com.eg. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Wednesday | 17:50
20:45
23:20
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| Thursday | 00:20
02:20
05:15
08:00
08:50
09:30
10:15
13:00
13:50
14:20
15:30
19:05
23:20
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| Friday | 02:20
02:50
05:25
05:45
08:00
09:30
10:15
13:00
13:50
14:20
17:50
20:45
22:15
23:20
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| Saturday | 00:20
02:20
02:30
02:50
05:25
06:16
07:00
08:00
09:30
10:15
13:00
14:20
15:30
17:50
19:05
20:45
23:20
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| Sunday | 00:20
02:20
02:50
05:25
08:00
09:30
10:15
13:50
17:50
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Istanbul Airport. You can see full details of these below.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria El Nohza to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 8 Minutes |
Whilst you will find a bureau de change at Istanbul Airport, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.
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