Direct flights from Istanbul to Cairo

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Last updated on: 04-05-2026

Istanbul

Turkey

IST

Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy)

Cairo

Egypt

CAI

Cairo International Airport

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Flight schedule

Distance

784 miles · (1,262 km)

Flight time

2 hours and 20 minutes

Airlines

Egyptair
Turkish Airlines

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Airbus A320neo
Airbus A321 (sharklets)
Airbus A321neo
Airbus A330-200
Airbus A330-300
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)

Istanbul to Cairo Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Istanbul to Cairo. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from IST to CAI, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Cairo

What is the best time to visit Cairo?

🏜️ Desert

Desert destinations like Cairo are known for their hot days, with temperatures frequently exceeding 40°C (104°F), but cooler nights. With very little rainfall, these locations are famous for their extreme weather, breathtaking scenery, and the cultural heritage of their inhabitants. Despite the harsh living conditions, they provide a remarkable mix of adventure, calmness, and stunning landscapes, making them wonderful places to explore.

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Cairo is a wonderful destination to explore throughout the year, but it's advisable to avoid the summer months due to the intense heat. For a more enjoyable visit, plan your trip between September and May.

Cairo

CAI

Airlines flying from Istanbul to Cairo

Airline-specific flight schedules from Istanbul to Cairo

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Istanbul IST to Cairo CAI. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their IST CAI flight schedule.

Egyptair (MS)

Turkish Airlines (TK)

Egyptair flight schedulefrom Istanbul to Cairo

Egyptair is a member of Star Alliance

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Turkish Airlines flight schedulefrom Istanbul to Cairo

Turkish Airlines is a member of Star Alliance

Return schedule

Istanbul to Cairo Flights

Flights from IST to CAI are operated 49 times a week, with an average of 7 flights per day. Departure times vary between 01:55 - 22:25. The earliest flight departs at 01:55, the last flight departs at 22:25. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Istanbul to Cairo takes 2 hours and 20 minutes. The flight distance between Istanbul and Cairo is 784 miles (or 1,262 km).

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