Cheap Flights from Cairo to Istanbul
Cheap Flights from Cairo to Istanbul
Looking for cheap flights from Cairo to Istanbul? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Cairo to Istanbul vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500–12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Cairo to Istanbul for specific travel dates.
2026-12-23
CAI - IST
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 7,500 Pts + $65.4
2026-12-24
CAI - IST
Economy | Non stop | 4 left
From 7,500 Pts + $65.4
2026-12-23
CAI - IST
Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 7,500 Pts + $69.5
2026-12-24
CAI - IST
Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 7,500 Pts + $69.5
2026-12-23
CAI - IST
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 12,500 Pts + $69.8
2026-12-24
CAI - IST
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 12,500 Pts + $69.8
Cairo to Istanbul flight facts
Distance
784 mi
1,262 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Cairo.
Airports in Cairo
CAI · Cairo Intl
Airports in Istanbul
IST · Istanbul
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Cairo - Istanbul · Istanbul is 39 mi from Istanbul
Premium cabin flights from Cairo to Istanbul
Premium cabin
2026-12-23
CAI - IST
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 40,540 Pts + $60.1
Premium cabin
2026-12-24
CAI - IST
Business | 1 Stop
From 42,500 Pts + $61.9
Premium cabin
2026-12-23
CAI - IST
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 45,000 Pts + $41.9
Selected hotels for your next stay
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy
From 12,000 Pts or $198
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas
From 25,000 Pts or $350
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus
From 58,000 Pts or $180
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Cairo to Istanbul depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Cairo to Istanbul.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Cairo to Istanbul.
Cairo and Istanbul are about 784 miles (1,262 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 784-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Cairo.
Departures from Cairo: Cairo Intl (CAI). Arrivals in Istanbul: Istanbul (IST).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Istanbul, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
Our mission is to provide
the simplest and best
points travel planning
experience. Yeah!
Our mission is to provide the simplest and best
points travel planning experience. Yeah!
