CairotoIstanbulFlight Time
CAI–IST · Nonstop
Cairo (Cairo International Airport) to Istanbul (Istanbul Airport).
The estimated flight time from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST) is about 2h 12m, covering 785 miles. Turkish Airlines and EgyptAir fly the route nonstop with 5-6/day departures, from 00:30 to 22:15 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~2h 12m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 785 mi | Nonstop | 5-6/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Cairo to Istanbul
Turkish Airlines and EgyptAir operate 5-6/day flights from CAI to IST. Departures leave from Terminal 3 at CAI.
- First departure
- 00:30
- Last departure
- 22:15
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 10
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 3-4/day | Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Boeing 737 · Terminal 3 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IST to CAI flights — 6-7/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for CAI, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 39 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Cairo to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST) is about 2h 12m, based on the 785-mile flying distance.
How far is Cairo from Istanbul?
Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST) is about 785 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Cairo to Istanbul?
Yes. Turkish Airlines and EgyptAir fly nonstop from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST), with 5-6/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Cairo to Istanbul?
Turkish Airlines and EgyptAir fly nonstop from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST).
What aircraft fly from Cairo to Istanbul?
The CAI–IST route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Istanbul
- SAW - IstanbulSabiha Gokcen International Airport · 39 mi from ISTFlights to SAW