Flights Istanbul → Cairo
As of October 2026, economy flights from Istanbul to Cairo have a typical range USD 260–1330, median USD 519. Full range across all 101 offers: USD 149–3998. We analyzed 101 offers from 27 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Istanbul → Cairo
Based on 101 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Istanbul → Cairo
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egyptair | — | Included | — |
| Air Cairo | — | — | — |
| Royal Jordanian | — | Included | — |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | — | — |
| Saudia | Included | Included | — |
| MEA | Included | — | — |
| Aegean Airlines | — | USD 20 | — |
| Aegean | — | USD 22 | — |
| Air Arabia | Included | USD 80 | — |
| Gulf Air | — | Included | — |
| Oman Air | Included | Included | — |
| Royal Air Maroc | Included | Included | — |
| Emirates | Included | Included | — |
| Qatar Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Air France | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Ethiopian Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| LOT | Included | USD 25 | — |
| Air China | Included | Included | — |
| Flynas | Included | USD 150 | — |
| Etihad Airways | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Istanbul to Cairo cost?
Based on 101 offers · October 2026
Istanbul to Cairo flights ranged from USD 149 to USD 3998 across 101 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 101 offers.
These 101 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 368 and USD 919
What hidden fees do Istanbul to Cairo flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Istanbul to Cairo routes. The breakdown below is based on 101 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 8 | 1% |
| SM | 15 | 9% |
| RJ | 10 | 4% |
| TK | 8 | 1% |
| SV | 10 | 3% |
| ME | 0 | 0% |
| A3 | 24 | 4% |
| Aegean | 22 | 6% |
| G9 | 105 | 21% |
| GF | 10 | 2% |
| WY | 10 | 1% |
| AT | 10 | 1% |
| EK | 20 | 2% |
| QR | 20 | 2% |
| AF | 47 | 5% |
| ET | 10 | 1% |
| LO | 33 | 2% |
| CA | 30 | 1% |
| XY | 180 | 5% |
| EY | 15 | 0% |
Air Arabia: base ~USD 403 + fees USD 105 = ~USD 508 total. Turkish Airlines: base ~USD 695 + fees USD 8 = ~USD 703 total.
Air Arabia's USD 105 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Turkish Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 292 base difference shrinks to USD 195 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Istanbul to Cairo?
27 airlines flew Istanbul to Cairo in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 SM | 1 | — | 170 | 15 (9%) |
 Royal Jordanian | 2 | — | 238 | 10 (4%) |
 Royal Jordanian | 7 | 260–346 | 260 | n/a |
 Middle East Airlines | 1 | — | 340 | 0 (0%) |
 Saudia | 14 | 295–485 | 355 | 10 (3%) |
 Aegean | 2 | — | 395 | 22 (6%) |
 Saudia | 1 | — | 433 | n/a |
 Aegean Airlines | 8 | 374–724 | 479 | 24 (5%) |
 Sky Express | 1 | — | 480 | n/a |
 EgyptAir | 1 | — | 497 | n/a |
 EgyptAir | 11 | 155–844 | 508 | 8 (2%) |
 Air Arabia | 3 | 461–510 | 508 | 105 (21%) |
 Gulf Air | 5 | 521–527 | 524 | 10 (2%) |
 AH | 3 | 612–766 | 613 | n/a |
 Oman Air | 1 | — | 677 | 10 (1%) |
 Royal Air Maroc | 1 | — | 684 | 10 (1%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 15 | 287–1291 | 703 | 8 (1%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 3 | 682–1074 | 844 | n/a |
 Emirates | 6 | 900–1052 | 901 | 20 (2%) |
 Qatar Airways | 3 | 929–930 | 930 | 20 (2%) |
 Air France | 1 | — | 949 | 47 (5%) |
 3U | 1 | — | 1304 | n/a |
 Ethiopian Airlines | 1 | — | 1835 | 10 (1%) |
 LOT Polish Airlines | 1 | — | 1933 | 33 (2%) |
 Air China | 1 | — | 2143 | 30 (1%) |
 Etihad Airways | 4 | 3237–3704 | 3468 | 15 (0%) |
 flynas | 3 | 3253–3962 | 3816 | 180 (5%) |
Where do the best Istanbul → Cairo prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Istanbul to Cairo flights
- Istanbul–Cairo had 101 offers analyzed. Median price: USD 519.
- XY charges 900.0x more in ancillary fees than ME — USD 180 vs USD 0 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 332 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 352. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Istanbul to Cairo cost?
- Based on 101 offers analyzed, Istanbul to Cairo flights range from USD 149 to USD 3998, with a median price of USD 519. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Istanbul to Cairo flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 23 to the base fare on Istanbul to Cairo flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Istanbul to Cairo including all fees?
- SM has the lowest median fare on Istanbul to Cairo at USD 170 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Istanbul–Cairo flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 352. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Istanbul to Cairo routes?
- Istanbul to Cairo has 27 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 149 to USD 3998 across 101 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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