Flights from Istanbul Airport IST to Cairo Airport CAI
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If it is your first time travelling to Cairo International then check out the airliners RwandAir, LOT, 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 official airport code for Istanbul Airport is IST and for Cairo International it is CAI.
Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.
If you plan on flying to Cairo International Airport (CAI) from Istanbul Airport (IST) you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Istanbul Airport (IST).
If you are renting a car at Cairo International Airport (CAI) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
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Please see below the airlines that fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cairo International (CAI) and the amount of daily flights in operation.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 00:30 | 23:40 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| EgyptAir | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 00:30 | 21:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Singapore Airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14:00 | 21:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Ethiopian Airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14:00 | 21:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| AirSERBIA | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 00:30 | 20:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| RwandAir | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:15 | 20:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| LOT | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:15 | 20:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Turkish Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 00:30 and 23:40.
If you wish to book your flight with Turkish Airlines then we advise you book direct from their website at thy.com. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.
The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.
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| Monday | 02:50
04:30
06:50
16:20
18:15
20:45
21:20
23:40
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| Tuesday | 02:50
04:30
06:50
07:15
16:20
18:15
20:45
20:55
21:20
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| Wednesday | 00:30
02:50
06:50
14:00
16:20
18:15
20:45
20:55
23:40
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| Thursday | 02:50
04:30
06:50
14:00
16:20
18:15
18:55
20:45
21:15
21:20
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| Friday | 00:30
02:50
04:30
06:50
09:10
14:00
16:20
18:15
20:45
20:55
23:40
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| Saturday | 00:30
06:50
09:10
16:20
18:15
18:40
21:20
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| Sunday | 00:30
06:50
14:00
16:20
18:15
20:45
20:55
23:40
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Flights to Cairo International are also available from airports close to Istanbul Airport. Below we have provided a short list of routes which you could consider is you feel that are suitable.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen to Cairo | 0 | 2 Hours 14 Minutes |
If you are planning to hire a car from Cairo International airport then don’t wait until you arrive. The prices are typically 20% to 30% higher and the availability of vehicles are much lower. You can check out the solutions we have for car hire on our car hire pages which can save you £££’s.
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