Flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cairo International Airport Airport (CAI)
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If it is your first time travelling to Cairo International then check out the airliners Thai Airways, LOT, Air Cairo, Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, AirSERBIA, EgyptAir and Turkish Airlines. These airliners all offer direct flights that depart from Istanbul Airport, so you will find flying to Cairo International is quite easy. The flight time is approximately 2 Hours 18 Minutes.
The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. 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. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.
If you are planning a trip to Cairo International Airport from Istanbul Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Istanbul Airport.
If you chose to rent a car at Cairo International Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Cairo International Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
We suggest pre-booking your transport to Istanbul Airport. The following options are available:
- Private Transfers to Istanbul Airport
- Buses to Istanbul Airport
- Taxis to Istanbul Airport
- Train Services to/near Istanbul Airport
Ensure your arrival at Cairo International Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
- Private transfers at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
- Buses from Cairo International Airport (CAI)
- Taxis from Cairo International Airport (CAI)
- Train services at or near Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Find hotels close to Cairo International Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.
Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cairo International (CAI) and the number of flights they operate each day.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 02:15 | 23:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| EgyptAir | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 03:40 | 22:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| AirSERBIA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 03:40 | 19:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Singapore Airlines | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:20 | 18:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Ethiopian Airlines | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:20 | 20:10 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Thai Airways | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 07:55 | 09:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| LOT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:20 | 19:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air Cairo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:15 | 13:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Turkish Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 02:15 and 23:55.
You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You can also book direct and get their 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 | 18:20
18:50
19:50
20:10
22:25
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| Thursday | 02:15
03:40
03:50
05:10
09:20
13:20
14:00
14:35
15:20
18:20
18:50
19:50
22:25
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| Friday | 03:40
05:10
07:55
09:20
12:15
15:20
18:20
18:50
19:50
20:10
21:15
22:25
23:45
23:55
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| Saturday | 01:15
03:40
03:50
07:45
07:55
09:20
12:15
13:05
14:00
14:35
15:20
18:20
18:50
19:50
20:10
22:25
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| Sunday | 02:15
03:40
03:50
05:10
07:55
09:20
12:15
14:00
18:20
18:50
22:25
23:50
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Other routes are also possible. Flying from a different airport may offer more convenient flight times, so below we have we have put a list of other routes that may well be suitable.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen to Cairo | 0 | 2 Hours 14 Minutes |
Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.
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