Cheap Flights from Istanbul (SAW) to Cairo (CAI)

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Flight deals from Istanbul Sabiha to Cairo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Cairo Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $345. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cairo.$292 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Cairo on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $292, select.

Cairo.$294 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Cairo on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $294, select.

Cairo.$302 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Cairo on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.

Cairo.$305 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Sat, 26 Sep.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Cairo on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $305, select.

Cairo.$306 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with Air Arabia Egypt.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Egypt departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Egypt departs from Cairo on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $306, select.

Cairo.$306 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Cairo on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $306, select.

Cairo.$307 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Cairo on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $307, select.

Cairo.$307 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Cairo on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $307, select.

Cairo.$316 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with Air Arabia Egypt.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Egypt departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Egypt departs from Cairo on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $316, select.

Cairo.$321 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Cairo on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $321, select.

Cairo.$328 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Cairo on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $328, select.

Cairo.$330 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Air Arabia Egypt.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Egypt departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Egypt departs from Cairo on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $330, select.

Cairo.$331 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Cairo on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $331, select.

Cairo.$334 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Cairo on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $334, select.

Cairo.$335 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Cairo on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.

Cairo.$335 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Cairo on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Sabiha to Cairo

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Istanbul Sabiha to Cairo: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul Sabiha to Cairo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cairo.

Cairo

15km from central Cairo

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Istanbul to Cairo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$292
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	2 hrs, 16 mins
Most popular airline	AJet
Average flights per week	28

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul Sabiha to Cairo: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Istanbul Sabiha to Cairo?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul Sabiha to Cairo is $292. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul Sabiha to Cairo?

2 hours and 16 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul Sabiha to Cairo.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Sabiha to Cairo?

AJet, Turkish Airlines and Nile Air fly direct from Istanbul Sabiha to Cairo.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul Sabiha to Cairo?

As of July 2026, there are 28 flights per week flying from Istanbul Sabiha to Cairo.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul Sabiha to Cairo?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Sabiha to Cairo is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Cairo Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Cairo Airport on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Cairo Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cairo?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Cairo?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Cairo with?

Currently, AJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairo.

Flying from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know

Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Cairo Airport.
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Istanbul.
Flights from SAW to CAI start from 06:10 — the first with Air Cairo. The last service of the day is at 23:55 with AJet. In total, there are 24 weekly Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Cairo Airport flights.
Your SAW to CAI flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Cairo Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Cairo (and then other parts of Egypt) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
AJet is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Nile Air is the most punctual carrier operating SAW to CAI flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Cairo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SAW and CAI include:
- Antalya Airport
- Amman Queen Alia Airport
- Sharm El Sheikh Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Cairo Airport (CAI)

$149 is currently the best price for a one-way Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Cairo Airport flight. A return flight starts from $292. These prices can change depending on demand.
To get cheap tickets from SAW to CAI, reserve your trip seven months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Cairo Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from SAW to CAI is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Cairo Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)

Of the flights that depart from Istanbul Sabiha Airport, 68% arrive on time at their destination.
Istanbul Sabiha Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SAW? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Cairo Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)

Consider booking a hotel near CAI if you're catching a late Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Cairo Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and see more of Cairo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Cairo Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo

From Cairo Airport, Cairo is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.

When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)

It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Cairo Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Cairo. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you'd like to explore Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAW to CAI in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.

Explore more of Egypt

You've seen Cairo, now it's time to discover more of Egypt. Journey around 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its top sights. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Egypt, consider Port Said, roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are highlights.