How to get fromCairo to Istanbul Airport (IST)by plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairo to Istanbul Airport (IST) by plane, bus, or train

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Fly Cairo International Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul (IST)plane CAI - IST
5h 25m
₺6,517–12,018
Fly Cairo International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane CAI - SAW
2. Take the bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul Airport Busbus
7h 53m
₺4,667–11,498
Train, bus to Borg El Arab, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Cairo to Alexandriatrain
2. Take the bus from Moharam Bek Bus Stn to Borg El Arab Airportbus
3. Fly from Borg El Arab (HBE) to Istanbul (IST)plane HBE - IST
10h 4m
₺7,100–18,547

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul (IST) flights

83Weekly Planes

3h 23mAverage Duration

₺6,545Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,297.2 km
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Egyptair, and three other airlines fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul (IST) every 2 hours.

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