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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cairo to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 12:20 am and lands at 2:47 am
• Latest: departs at 11:25 pm and lands at 1:52 am.

The flight takes about 2h 27m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cairo to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Cairo to Istanbul Airport takes 2h 27m, covering 2,032 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Cairo to Istanbul Airport range from C$ 340 to C$ 459, with an average of C$ 389 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 340 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 14% above the route average of C$ 389. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 365 round-trip via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), compared to C$ 389 for direct.

Turkish Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air Cairo has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Cairo to Istanbul Airport flights are:

• Turkish Airlines: 89% on time
• Air Cairo: 84% on time
• Egyptair: 81% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 14–C$ 142 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Nile Air and Air Cairo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cairo to Istanbul Airport flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 11%, and Evening flights for 11%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 237 to C$ 1,780. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cairo to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 189, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Flights from Cairo to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Cairo (CAI) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cairo to Istanbul Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 58 minutes.

One-stop flights from Cairo to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 87% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Sharjah (SHJ) – 7% of one-stop connections

Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Cairo to Istanbul Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 370 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 411, a difference of C$ 41. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Cairo and Istanbul Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Egyptair
• Air Cairo

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 09m, compared with 10h 46m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 11h 30m via Sharjah (SHJ).

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Kapaliçarşi. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cairo to Istanbul Airport flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Egyptair: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Cairo: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Turkish Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.