IstanbultoCairoFlight Time
IST–CAI · Nonstop
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) to Cairo (Cairo International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Istanbul (IST) to Cairo (CAI) is about 2h 12m, covering 785 miles. Turkish Airlines and EgyptAir fly the route nonstop with 6-7/day departures, from 01:55 to 21:25 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 | 6-7/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Istanbul to Cairo
Turkish Airlines and EgyptAir operate 6-7/day flights from IST to CAI.
- First departure
- 01:55
- Last departure
- 21:25
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 9
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 4/day | Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Boeing 737 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
CAI to IST flights — 5-6/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for IST, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 44 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 Istanbul to Cairo?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul (IST) to Cairo (CAI) is about 2h 12m, based on the 785-mile flying distance.
How far is Istanbul from Cairo?
Istanbul (IST) to Cairo (CAI) is about 785 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Istanbul to Cairo?
Yes. Turkish Airlines and EgyptAir fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Cairo (CAI), with 6-7/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Cairo?
Turkish Airlines and EgyptAir fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Cairo (CAI).
What aircraft fly from Istanbul to Cairo?
The IST–CAI 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 from SAW