Cairo to Istanbul flights
Cairo to Istanbul is mainly a leisure route, peaking in summer and at mid-year school holidays. The non-stop is about 2h55. Watch the airport: Istanbul has two, and services usually land at Istanbul Airport (IST) on the European side, with some at Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) on the Asian side — at least an hour apart on the ground.
Airlines on this route
Route details
- From
- Cairo International Airport
- Cairo · CAI
- To
- Istanbul Airport
- Istanbul · IST
FAQs about Cairo — Istanbul flights
IST or SAW?
If you are staying near Sultanahmet or Taksim, Istanbul Airport (IST) is closer. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) sits on the Asian side and can be ninety minutes from the centre, so a cheaper fare into it is sometimes spent on the transfer.
Do Egyptians need a visa for Turkey?
Entry rules change and the final decision rests with Turkish immigration on arrival. Check the current guidance from the Turkish consulate before booking — we sell the ticket, not the visa.